Livy has really fallen into the role of big sister wonderfully. She loves Jane so much and wants to cuddle with her often (sometimes draping herself over her) and kisses her everytime she walks past her. And probably the most amazing thing, she gives her "silky" to Jane when she gets too upset, all the while saying, "It's ok", over and over. Which is exactly what Peter and I say to her too. Now those of you who don't know just how attached Livy is to her silky, this is incredible for her to hand it over. Livy is getting so grown up, she's talking more and more, which is so wonderful for us. She loves reading books, but only the ones that she picks out. A couple months ago she started sleeping in her twin bed and she loves it. The last two Sundays I've been able to walk her to nursery and only have to sit with her for a couple minutes before sneaking out, but the leader informed me she didn't even cry (I think the transition was almost harder on me).
All tuckered out.
Helping Daddy plow the driveway.
Not wanting to stop helping Daddy =)
Getting so big!
Jane is growing fast! She is getting so tall, and I think she looks like a Benson more and more. She definitely developing her own look and is just such a joy to have. She started smiling a few weeks ago and just the other day she giggled for me while playing "Pat-a-cake." Of course I haven't gotten her to do it since. =) She's been such a sweet baby and has gotten into a pretty steady schedule already and goes to bed around 9 and sleeps until 6. She loves Livy. She will follow her around the room and whenever Livy talks to her she just smiles, unless she's too upset. Having two sweet girls in our home reminds me daily of the tender mercies of our Heavenly Father.
Smiles!
Lovin her jammies
Blessing day.
So cute!
Peter has senioritis =) but is powering through it and is excited for the next chapter of our lives. Graduation is just about four weeks away and I am so proud of him. I know he puts his all in everything that he does. He's been getting to know the Teachers better in our ward and he may not feel like he's making much of a difference but I know he is. He is such a wonderful man. I know you all know that of course =). He never complains about unexciting dinners or lack there of, and he's always willing to help out with the girls as soon as he walks in the door. Every time he comes home I feel like I'm complete again, he's like a breath of fresh air to me and I love him for it.
Such a great helper! =)
Bonding time
As for me, I continue to learn the tricks of having more than one child in the house and trying to keep the house in order. I think I'm finally getting the hang of it. I'm pretty excited to be moving to Provo. I'm anxious for Livy and Jane to get to know their other grandparents better, I too am excited to build my relationship with the Bensons. My best friend lives in Provo as well and I'm glad to be closer to her. I truly love my family and I'm so happy we are entering this new stage of our lives. I know I'll miss my family deeply and it'll take me a little while to get over not having my mom close (yes I am a mama's girl =)). Lyman's as far from my family as I've been so I know it'll be an adjustment but I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow, because I know that happens when we're pushed out of our comfort zones.
So I was reading this and Emyli was looking at the pictures with me and she said "She looks like a sparkly ballerina" when we saw the pic of Jane in her blessing dress and then when we saw Pete with both the girls she said "It looks like a cute Pete!" Pretty funny, had to share that with you.
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