Report Card

I tell so many little stories about the boys and rarely do I just talk about what's going on with them in their little world. I decided I wanted to just write about them a little and tell you how they are doing. It amazes me daily how very different they are from each other. Perhaps an obvious statement, but it's just so fun to see their little personalities emerge. It has become so clear to me that while I am here to shape their ethics and morals and guide their education, their unique selves are definitely built right and waiting to show themselves. I just think when I look at Fynn how I can't wait to get to know him. I think, "Who are you? Who will you be?" And Ewan's more sophisticated individual interests are becoming so clear.

For example, did you know he is very into space right now, and I think he's becoming a Trekkie? There was a Star Trek insert in a magazine, and he became quite interested in the pictures. Grandma Mary Ann babysat him and they looked at it together, and he's been asking to watch it ever since. Bryce pulled him out of bed the other night when he found an episode playing, and Ewan stayed up until 11:00 utterly hypnotized. Mary Ann the closet Trekkie will be very proud. He is also learning a lot about animals, thanks to a kid's meal prize from Chick-fil-A. It's called Animal Adventures, and he's learned so much. It takes me aback when my three-year-old says, "Mommy, when the white-tailed deer is trying to take the other deer's territory, they fight and their antlers will get knocked off. But they grow back. It's called regeneration." Or when he discusses echolocation with me. There are mock music videos revolving around different animals terms, and his favorite is the one about the regeneration of crab's legs. It's a rock tune, and he sings it constantly. ("If you get in my face, I might have to be rude, cuz this is my place and you can't take my food. You think you're so tough but I don't care at all. When the battle gets rough and you rip of my claw. Regen - Regneration. If you rip off my limb I will grow it back again...") And he wants to be a crab for Halloween. (I need help finding a crab costume for under $50.) Another new thing is his obsession with cars and trains. For those of you who know us well, Ewan has never been a "typical" boy. Balls hold minor interest, and his tons of cars that I bought over his first year of life have sat gathering dust in his toy basket. But I recently organized their toys a little better with small bins rather than one big basket. His trains and cars are now well-used and enjoyed. And that little problem getting him to play in his room alone? A thing of the past. As is most of his apprehension around other children. He's learning to interact and play along with others much better. We've been going to a pre-school type setting at a fellow ward-member's house (Elisa), and he participates and really enjoys it. It really gives me joy to watch him.

Now my little Fynn, where Ewan was always very laid back, Fynn is constantly moving. He wants to be held a lot, which is difficult because while in my arms, he's constantly diving for whatever I pass or whatever he sees on the floor. I've just recently started to put him in the grocery cart seat for kids, but have to keep one hand on him at all times because if I look away for one second, he'll grip the back of it and stand up. In the blink of an eye he scales the length of the house. I could sit and read to Ewan at this age, and he would gaze transfixed by the pictures, while Fynn wants to see how far he can throw the book. He's also starting to interact more like a big boy now, and he has a very clear sense of humor already. Right now, he's a big imitator. The other day I found him standing at Ewan's easel, holding a marker while he reached way, way up and swiped it across the surface in a writing motion. He pushes cars back and forth after watching Ewan do it. He also says a very clear "kee" when he sees the cats, and a "oggee" when he sees the dog. He is now the proud owner of two top teeth, which has not been an easy journey.

I am so excited these two boys were given to me. I just hope I can give them as much happiness as they give me. They are far too good for me.