We are in the middle of COVID-19 quarantine, which means we are stuck in the house, homeschooling Xavier, and any social activities/camps/shopping are not happening. Luckily, the kids' nanny is still available to come over every day and work her normal hours. Most people I know don't have daycare at the moment and are juggling kids being home and working at the same time. For the first time ever, state of Ohio employees are working from home. So you know this is serious! I bought a piano, painted it, and have started teaching Xavier to play. We will pick that up in full swing once things are more back to normal. I've also created a reading nook in Audra's room and thought about updating the kitchen with a more current backsplash and countertops. Pretty much every drawer in the house has been organized and sorted through at this point!
Here's some tidbits on the kids...
Audra
We have enjoyed listening to Audra talk like a pre-schooler. The things she says are amazing. She can quote entire scenes from Trolls, whether it be while she's sitting on the bottom step in the foyer, rocking back and forth, or in the middle of the night in her crib at 4 am (yes, this has happened!). She loves jumping on the trampoline with Xavier, brushes her doggy's hair with her Wet brush (so cute!), thinks nothing of pulling on my shirt and telling me to "get out of the way" when she wants my spot lounging on pillows on my bed, and loves to talk to people and ask how they are and say "See you later". I was just reading the update from about 6 mo. ago and her talking has skyrocketed. She is not speaking in complete sentences and paragraphs. She still is an avid book reader - most activities she does, like playing in her room with blocks with Xavier, usually ends in her reading her books. Her favorites right now are Xavier's books he brings home from Kindergarten to read, Elmo Pops In (with the push buttons that make sounds), Baby Einstein's Amazing Animals (more push buttons and sounds), and Room On a Broom (her favorite page is the one where the witch rides on the broom through a cloud). We enjoyed listening to her talk about Curious George at the Museum because when George is on the dinos neck she talked like he was sliding down the slide. She loved this book and telling us all about the slide! She loves to color and paint. Audra's signature move is when we walk away from her and she wants us to stay, she will say "Wait, I need something for you." haha. She's in 3-4T clothes, hates all green food, and is still a super picky eater, mainly only eating peanut butter/crackers, Daddy's meatballs, oranges, veggie pouches, and lollipops. She's been through her first and only haircut (which was extremely tramatic), hates the vacuum ("I don't wike duh vacuum.") and goes into full panic if she sees someone carrying the leafblower. She's a doll and we can't wait to see what the next year brings as she learns even more words and becomes more independent.
Xavier
Xavier is still the most social kid we know, always knowing the right thing to say in all situations. He seems to be very popular at school and is such a sweet boy, always considering other's feelings. He's very smart in school and other kids' parents tell me they can't believe how well he can already read words. He's such a star in math and it's his favorite subject. He's really into Star Wars and just watched the 9th movie with Steve. He participates in school, stays active jumping on the trampoline, always gets excited for the next holiday, and has quite an imagination. We usually find him acting out his Granny game or humming the tune to the Ice Cream game. He created a Rod Stevenson helmet out of a diaper box and wear it outside pretending to be Rod! It's hilarious. Xavier is protective of his sister and always looks out for his best interest. If she's in danger of getting hurt, and taking something away will make her cry, he will say "take it away even though she will cry." Xavier loves family outings, such as hikes in the woods, bike rides to see the tulips at his school, or walks around the block. His favorite foods are Nutella and pretzels, Daddy's meatloaf, McDonald's pancakes, and yogurt. He learned his first piano song, Hot Cross Buns. Sports have all taken a break, but he recently was involved in basketball, t-ball, and we hope the the pools open soon so he can swim this summer.
We love watching these two grow up together! It seems from each update to the next on here, they have grown so much. We love watching the two play together in the bath, outside, and under the fort in the basement.
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