Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Things you don't want to forget...

So my main purpose in keeping this blog is to be sure I don't forget the little things. I do this since I'm no journaler, or scrapbooker, or other person to record the little things about us that I know we're likely to forget. So here's a few things I want to remember....

1. The way Erin says 'Child' when she's playing make believe that she's the mom and we're her kids. It's more like 'Chiiiiile....' with a southern twang that cracks us up every time.
2. How often Erin says "I love you" -- she says it all the time. In the middle of swimming class, when we're in the car, when I'm mad at her, any time it crosses her mind. Sometimes she'll say it spontaneously and others it seems like she considers it after I've done something for her (like help her on with her dress-up clothes) and then it hits her how much she loves me (or Pat, or Sean, or her grandparents, aunts, cats, stuffed animals....). She's also taken to saying "I love you towards your heart." I know there will come a day when I'll have to bribe her to say it, so I'm enjoying it now.
3. Sean's smile. He literally smiles all the time. How does he do that?? He's the happiest kid I've ever seen. Thankyouthankyouthankyou to the powers that be on that one!!
4. Erin in the swimming pool. I have to get this on film, but she absolutely comes alive as soon as she hits the water. Gets that from me!

I know I'll think of more.....but until then....