Adryan's Birthday

This past week was Adryan's birthday.  My baby turned four years old.  Like many parents I wonder, where did the time go?  Four years ago I was rushing to the hospital (Ryan driving of course) at 7:30 pm to ensure we made it time.  With Seth coming with only an hour and forty three minutes of labor, we wanted to make sure Adryan was delivered at the hospital.  We made it in time, with only a four hour labor she barely made it on August 9, 2007 sharing her Aunt Tara's birthday.  She was born at 11:23 pm, and was 7 lbs. 8 oz. and very alert.  Although I miss her infant years, I am enjoying her preschool years as well.  Now she spends her days playing with Barbie Dolls, and princess toys.  If we didn't have her I wouldn't get to enjoy all the "girly" perks of having a daughter.  She has blessed our lives in many ways.  Now she's going to preschool this fall.  Tears, but I know she will enjoy the time learning and meeting new friends. 

Kids and Chores

Ok the boys were complaining today that they were bored and so I put them to work.  A little manual labor never hurt anyone.  Plus I was thinking they need to learn how to sort laundry and fold before heading off to college (I know it's a long ways away, but still).  What are your thoughts on kids and chores?  Is nine years old and five years old too young to start asking for a little help around the house?  Rylee sorted by color instead of person which I thought was interesting.  Seth folded maybe two things and then he gave up.  He was not into the laundry at all.  He is not good about trying new things though, so I kind of expected his reaction.  Adyran even helped me put some of her clothing away.  Anyone have an ideas on what chores are appropriate for what ages?  Rylee has done chores in the past, but currently doesn't have any specific chores.  I remember learning how to use the washing machine and dryer in fifth grade.  He is going into fourth grade.  Let me know your thoughts.

Hi all!

Hello All this is my new blog.  I'm still navigating this page so it might take me awhile to figure this whole blog thing out.  I look forward to writing as soon as I figure it all out!