Six and Four!

Early this month, we had a lot of birthday celebrations. In the same week, Koko turned six and Cheeky turned four.

I am so thankful that Cheeky has adjusted so well to having a baby brother. She likes to mother him with her quiet and gentle ways. I like that she still claims her baby/goma rights and clings on daddy's neck like a monkey and insists on sleeping right next to me. 

I am enjoying watching Koko grow up. I see her trying to make sense of what is going on the world around her. I feel honored that she shares many of her thoughts all throughout the day and before she sleeps. Though sometimes I wish I had more energy to keep up with her!

Right now, all the children are sick again. It's been a difficult winter healthwise. But even though they're ill, they still dance about, entertaining each other with silly songs. These days Eggy is initiating some of the music jams!

I thank God that they are growing so well, not because of me, but despite my parenting. It's truly God's grace.

* K wanted blueberry cheesecake (Pioneer women's recipe) and C cupcakes with pink frosting (I used banana cake with chocolate chips)

** K received as book gifts--The Strange Egg by Elsa Beskow, When You Were Six, and Mary and the Mouse; C--The Three Bears by Gerda Muller, Princess Sylvie by Elsa Beskow

*** C wanted baby Jesus so I made one inspired by these cuties here.