Spotlight on our Big Kids

Since our baby seems to get the spotlight at least once a month, I decided to do a quick spotlight on our oldest two. They are just as fun and exciting as well and keep our world spinning. Yesterday, I gave a few fun facts about the baby so I thought I'd give some of the big kids as well.

1. You are dressing yourselves and dress so grown up.

 I love watching children pick their own clothes. These 2 typically dress pretty formally. Riley picks polos and dress pants and shorts most of the time. Payton loves dresses (especially formal ones). The above picture is an outfit of their own choosing to demonstrate.

2. Payton started gymnastics and has changed so much since day 1 of class, a few years ago.

 Words can not even express how sad this picture makes me. The time has gone so quickly but we are loving every second we are given.

Riley has learned so much gymnastics from his big sister, without even setting a foot in class himself. He is definitely keeping up with what she is learning.

3. Outings are much more challenging but we are making them happen.

 Baby season can be hard with older siblings. It's more challenging to get outdoors and takes a lot of work to leave the house. We are making it happen though, sometimes on my own with all 3 and plenty of times after dad comes home and can watch the baby.

4. Visits from family are the best.

We have had a ton of visits from various family members and are just loving that! The big kids help me clean the house for guests and make so many plans to keep company entertained.

5. We are back into the school routine
This is always a work in progress (for me), but the kids LOVE learning and school. I can't even skip a day without one of them asking for their school stuff. It's crazier teaching 2 kids preschool and having a baby as well but we have quickly found a rhythm that works for us.

Payton and Riley, you are so much fun and have been so good to us. We are honored to be blessed with the opportunity to be your parents. May you continue to spread your wings as you learn to fly.