For years McKenna has been known to be quite the Mommy's girl, which some might chuckle and think it an understatement. We were told when she was little she would outgrow it and it had something to do with nursing, but at 3 yrs old things haven't changed too drastically. She has warmed up quite and loves to go for rides in the truck with her Dad and have him chase after her and such. Tyler on the otherhand lately has become quite the Daddy's girl. It's been fabulous! She wants her Dad almost constantly (Unless she's sick or teething, but it's nice to be needed sometimes...) She wakes up asking for him, talks to him on the phone, yells for him across the chapel during the sacrament when he's blessing it, and will even stand at the window looking out calling, "Daddy where are You?" He's learning there is a certain amount of responsibility that comes with it...a lot of time and patience of playing with her and holding her when he's antsy to be doing other things. But overall he's stepped up to the plate rather nicely. It's really fun to see both of their faces light up when he gets home, and I think McKenna is starting to notice too and starting to make her claim as well.
I've also found that I have my own lil Children's Museum right here at home. The girls have found a new love for playing in the car. McKenna loves to pretend like she's driving and Tyler will actually just sit in her car seat, after being instructed to sit there, while McKenna looks in the mirror to see her and chats with her. McKenna has even been belting her toy bear in the car seat, "seatbelt safe" (see picture below). Maybe not the safest past time in the world, but as long as they don't have the keys I think it's pry ok.
Being a holiday weekend John had Monday off and then another Therapist at work owed John a day for when he had filled in for him earlier and so John decided to take Tuesday off and he has Thursday off and will be gone to a class on Friday. What a great week!!! My sweet husband who originally had plans to work in the garage and build himself a "work" table surprised me with a set of Planter Boxes for the front door. Fancy ne planters for our fancy new entry.
Last but not least I had to post these pictures because she cracks me up! Grandma H sent McKenna a new dress to which of course had to put on immediately. It is very cute but the thought comes to mind: "Move over June Cleaver there's a new gal in town."
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Great pictures. I really like your planter boxes...I'm gealous! Oh, and to have your husband home that much would be nice too.
Brigden, our third child, has the same adoring love towards his father and I absolutely love to watch it for many reasons. It's great to see their strong relationship and it's also great to get a break from being the "needed one." I love reading about your life and what beautiful planter boxes! John is so good to you with his handyman skills!
Wow - you guys have been busy. I love how creative you are with your kids and that they both have such different personalities to make both parents so happy!
Sometimes I wish my boys would be more of Daddys boys. They are both all about their Mama and it seems to get worse the older they get. It makes me feel bad and I am sure it makes Greg feel bad. His day will come though I'm sure.
I used to love to play in the car when I was little too. I think as long as Mckenna doesn't figure out how to get the keys and turn it on it's fine, but she does seem like a pretty smart and mischievious girl :)
LOVELY planter boxes. I want to find something like that. You are so lucky that Jon obviously has good taste and is very talented!
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