Growing up is hard to do

Jasmine has always been our little helper. We are trying to find something for her to do that is just for her! In trying to do so I think we've found her another situation to help! She brought home her paperwork last night as a mini cloverbud (not a rosebud like we thought.) She is very excited to start 4H! Her primary function at the shows she cannot participate in will be to help the other girls by grooming, cleaning stalls and holding horses. It may not sound too exciting but she couldn't be more excited to have time with her Papa and the horses!

Uncle Jake has come home and is teaching Hailey how to be responsible! She came to me yesterday with a list of reasons that she should have a cell phone. She also had ideas of what she could do to earn the money to pay the bill and consequences for not completing her work. I was shocked to say the least. Paul and I were already discussing getting her a cell phone for her birthday but she may be getting it sooner thanks to her well thought out presentation!

Preslyn learned how to roll over on 6/12! She's now rolling over like a pro! She gets very frustrated when she gets over and tries to eat whatever is under her. Her new found hobby of rolling over is making her a bit cranky. She starts to roll the second you put her down no matter where she's at. Rolling over in the swing is not working out too well!

Layla has entered the "leave me lone" stage. She wants to do everything herself. Finally after having to deal with this stage with my third toddler I have learned to start getting her ready first. I'm not going to fight it and just try to help her along when she needs it. She spent a day in inside out and backwards Dora panties because she wanted me to go away. I'm also no longer allowed in the bathroom unless she asks. So she has her little stool in there so she can get on the potty and she's actually doing quite well!

Summer Fun

The school year is almost over and we'll be getting ready to plan our summer out! The planning is probably more to keep me going so we don't sit at home. I have a feeling we will be using our zoo pass almost weekly. Thank goodness we also have a park close.

Hailey has decided once again that she wants to cheer! I'm excited to watch her cheer again but not looking forward to having Layla sit still in a stadium. At least Paul will be able to attend with me instead of coaching this year but there goes Thanksgiving again :(

Jasmine is going to be joining 4H as a rosebud. She is not old enough to show horses in a 4H setting until she is in third grade but is working towards showing at a Halloween show with my father in October. She was thrown several months ago and still hasn't been back on the horse. She wasn't injured because my Dad caught her but she is still very nervous.

We are still trying to decide if Layla will be going to school this summer. She is doing so well there but I'm sure she would enjoy staying home with her sisters. We'll probably try to find a sports or dance class that Layla can attend to get some energy out.

Poor little Preslyn is just along for the ride this summer. She is so laid back that I'm sure she'll be happy to do whatever her sisters are doing. Maybe we'll get her something so she can float around in the pool with the girls!

I'm really trying to make it my goal to keep the kids busy this summer so that they don't get bored. Hopefully we'll be able to spend a lot of time with Mimi (Aunt Brandy), Elliot and Uncle Jake!

New Blog

I'm not the most interesting person in the world but have enough friends that blog that I figured I would give it a try! The girls are changing so much every day the blog will make it a little easier to keep up with my girls and our lives!