Friday, September 26, 2008

My BIG helper is growing up

 


 



 


My sweet baby is growing up. Yesterday she came out of the bathroom and said, "Mama, my tooth is loose." Since last year, she has been wanting to loose a tooth. Apparently EVERYBODY in her class but her was loosing teeth. So I said, "Let me see." Sure enough, the big tooth is wiggling just a tad. She had the biggest smile on her face- just beaming. It was so cute. She went down a list a mile long of who she needed to tell...so if you get a phone call sometime soon family, act suprised!

A lot of people say, "Man, you have your hands full..." I seriously wouldn't know what I would do without Isabel and Gabe's help. Isabel is such a mother hen. I was trying to get ready to go somewhere...who knows where. But Kate was crying. So Isabel came and got her and ROCKED HER TO SLEEP! After I was done I went to go find them and she was sitting in the rocking chair singing to Kate. Kate was out cold and just as comfortable with her as she is with me.

I know I am harder on her than the others...the oldest curse. I do beat myself up over that quite often. She can do so much and is such a good help. I really wouldn't know what to do it I didn't have her.

 


 

10 comments:

klonghall said...

I understand the curse of being the oldest. I'm sure Dana does, too! On the flip side, I probably still worry about my brothers more than a regular sister would. I still feel like their mother hen! Thank heavens they all grew up to be these amazing men who married well!

Isabel is growing up so much. That loose tooth is just the beginning. I am antsy to see you guys. Hopefully, we can get together in October. :-)

Samantha said...

So very sweet. You get some of the best pictures of the kiddos. I always love your black and whites!

The Peters Family said...

Hope my Anna turns out to be as big a help as Isabel is!

Carla said...

I LOVE the pic of her with Kate. I'm totally with you on the oldest curse. I find myself automatically blaming her when Everett's upset even though he's every bit as culpable! It's maddening! But she's super helpful too. I think they're a lot alike - really good girls.

Wendy said...

How sweet... She is a wonderful BIG sister and everyone see's it! Don't worry about being hard on her it's just tough love... all kids need it! You are doing wonderful with all of your kids...keep up the good work!!!

Dana said...

You know what,(coming from the oldest) Yes all moms are harder on the oldest ones and for me it has always been my place in the family. I was meant to come first. I just have that bossiness to me. I love that place in the family even though I might have had it a tad bit harder than the others.

Dawn said...

A loose tooth! Yay! We are still waiting for Kyle. He's tried to fake it a time or two.

What a good girl. It's sure nice to have a built in helper.

herb said...

She sure is a cuty and sounds like a very responsible girl!

A sister who's a mother of 6 one time gave a talk at Chruch and said if parents manage to set the oldest on the right course, the younger ones will pretty much follow. So it is important to make sure the oldest sets the standard.

I know what you mean, though. I feel the same way about our Sophie!

Beccarigg said...

What a blessing to have such a good helper! I can't believe she rocked the baby to sleep! That is seriously the sweetest thing I've ever heard! It will be neat to see Teya doing things like that as she gets older.

The Duke Family said...

Too cute!!!

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