The Kid's Accomplishments

Today we were at my parent's house for a little while so Chuck and I could visit the eye doctor.  After a wonderful dinner that my mom made (burritos..yum!), the kids went out to play.  Papa had gotten a bike for the grandsons so Gabe got to practice riding a bit.  He is so big.  I can't believe he is going to be five in a couple of months.  It seems like just yesterday he was cuddled in my arms (oh, wait...he was.  He's my snuggle bug!)  I was so proud watching him try to manage that bike.  And then, riding like a complete pro was Calah.  She was riding my old bike and doing it so well.  It made me think of all the things the kids have learned how to do.

I am amazed every day by the new accomplishments that the kids can do.  Calah has always been my little independent one who could do everything quickly. Before she went to preschool she could zip her coat and at four she could buckle her own seatbelt.  One of my fondest memories was just before Calah started kindergarten.  She really wanted tennis shoes that tied and I told her she couldn't wear them to school until she knew how to tie them.  So, the very next morning she sat down with her shoes and said, "ok mom, how do I tie them?"  And she did.  I think she was one of the only kindergarteners that could.  Then it was on to reading, of which she is amazing.  Like 4th-5th grade level.  Pretty good foe a second grader.  Then it was math and spelling...she is a great speller.  And now she is doing well on the piano, the girl has real skills!  I think she gets it from her Aunt Emily...

And Gabe has his own accomplishments.  I swear every day his speech gets better.  We are constantly impressed with what comes out of his mouth.  And he is such a boy!  He runs and jumps and climbs at 4 like Calah does at 8!  He is quite a little charmer and has such personality.  I think about how confident he is and, quite frankly, I'm a little jealous!  This kid juggles two different preschools and three different bus schedules and never flinches.  He doesn't mix up what goes on in the different schools, he just does what he is supposed to do when he is supposed to do it.  He can now buckle himself in in the car (quite an accomplishment and time saver!  Yippee for mom and dad!), get his coat zipped, and for the most part he gets his shoes on the right feet.

I am just so proud of my kids.  And it's my blog...so I'll brag about them if I want!