One Landes Place

Sarabeth, You have grown up so fast, some times I wonder just who are you??  You LOVE to laugh and make others laugh-especially Nathan.  You have adjusted amazingly to having a little brother around.  It melts my heart to see you reach over in the car and hold his hand, or calm him when he is upset.  You are certainly the little mother. This week we have started a Chore Chart for you and you have responded ok.  It has made you more aware of the few things we'd like to see you do on your own, which was our intention as well as to add in some positive reinforcement to your day.  You thrive on structure and I have struggled with providing that lately, however you are such a well adjusted child that you do well either way.  You have gotten up every morning this week and brushed your teeth and dressed yourself without prompting or help.  Last night you even went to bed without a word-that's a first!!  Your strong will has made for som...

Things are starting to feel a little less like a long vacation and more like...well not quite normal yet but we're working on that.  Last weekend we made our last trip to Houston to get a few things from Matt's work storage.  Sarabeth and Nathan had a chance to visit with a few friends on Saturday before we headed back. Addy, SB, Ellie, Solly and Latham The weather here is still pretty chilly so we have been spending a lot of time inside.  Our days consist of staying in our PJ's for way too long, playing with lots of play-do, lunch, nap, computer time, more playing with toys, dinner, bath, bedtime and then Matt and his mom and I stay up playing dominoes.  I can play a mean game of Moon now! This week the sun has been peeking out so we have taken a couple of walks in the woods and ventured out to the swing set a few times.  This land is beautiful and full of opportunities for adventures for Sarabeth and Nathan soon enough! My weekly outing has...

Silly Face Contest with Mommy "Not really sure how that snowball got in your face." Chillin' (literally) Frosty, Sarabeth was very concerned that we did not have a corn cob pipe for him The past few weeks have certainly been an adjustment for our family.  I am just now realizing how different life is going to be from now on.  We have been enjoying the snow and Matt being home with us.  He goes for his 2nd interview on Tuesday in Little Rock and we are all hopeful he gets the job and can start soon. The kids are having a blast, although Sarabeth asks about her friends and her "house" frequently.  I know it is just a matter of time before she makes this her home.  I am trying to help with that but I know I must make that choice for our family before she is going to buy into it. Life has defintely taken on a slower speed for us.  We spend a lot of time at home, especially since the snow last week.  Matt's mom took me a...