Kids Korner

Our kids are continuing to grow physically, spiritually, mentally and I hope emotionally. Their growth occasionally results in conflict for us, but we are mostly enjoying their new skills and abilities.

Aris is now 6 1/2 years old and in grade one. Thankfully she was put in a class with her closest friends and continues to build friendships among her class.  Aris is apparently very quiet and a good listener at school. French is one of her favorite subjects, although I can't think of a subject she doesn't like.  Aris really likes to learn. She has taken to using French often at home. She likes to pretend that Grace is a francophone and Aris is teaching her English. Steve is greatly amused by this game, as Grace purposely pronounces English words with a strong Quebecois accent.  Aris has also taken a keen interest in her personal appearance. She has started doing her own hair. Yesterday while doing her hair, she decided to give herself bangs. Since this was in defiance of the rule "no cutting hair" Grace had to give her a lecture, but did agree that Aris did a very good job. :) Please pray that Aris will sleep well and for healing of a perpetual sore throat.

Zane is four years old and in junior kindergarten. He has the same teacher that Aris had. Mrs. Gilbert is very kind and patient.  Zane has made at least two good friends and enjoys going to school. Zane is becoming much more independent and can do up his coat without help. He loves to play videogames with his dad and likes watching and playing with transformers. He’s also become a little entrepreneur — collecting empty bottles in the woods by our house and returning them for deposit. Please pray for Zane, and ourselves as we seek to teach him balance in life, self control, and submission.

Kian is now 20 months old. He is finally walking and talking. Although Kian showed signs of doing both before 12 months, he refused to walk or speak until he was 14 and 15 months old. His first consistent word was tickle. :) Kian loves to be ticked and will try to tickle himself. Although Kian is quite spirited and has a temper, he is also very funny and sweet. He loves to give kisses and zerberts.  Unlike Aris and Zane, Kian got rid of his soother before he was a year old and instead carries around a blanket that Grace's mother made for him. He also likes playing with transformers, superheroes, cars and blocks. We are very impressed that he builds with them, instead of knocking towers down like his siblings did at that age. Please pray for endurance and patience for us as we teach Kian obedience and for Kian that he will have an obedient heart.