Beck Family Blog: October 2010

Sluggard or Ant?

The girls clean their room each day and usually one takes a little longer than the other. We are trying to teach them to work like ants and not be a sluggard. Tonight Bailee came out of the room while sweet little Annika finished up her part. A little while later Annika came out and was so proud of her work that she wanted me to see the room. I went in and knew if I waited long enough she would tell me where she stashed the stuff she was supposed to be cleaning. I watched her eyes and sure enough she looked toward the dresser. She then said "I put a few things under there, but it's OK since I didn't know where the go." I could not help but laugh as we pulled the toys out from under the dresser. Oh Annika, how I Love who you are!

Safe Keeping

Today we turned the house upside down looking for Ricky's belt. It was nowhere to be found so he had to change clothes before leaving for school and work. We could not understand how it could be lost since yesterday. Well, this evening Annika walks out of her room with it in her hands. She said it was in her Polly Pocket bag, and that she had put it there so she would know where it was. Good thing she did...right?

Watercolor Painting

Mimi's Blanket

When we moved to California Mimi sent us her favorite blanket in the mail. Around our house we call it "The Mimi" and it has been well loved. Sometimes it is used to play cars so that a path(or road) can be left for other cars. Not long ago Julia was having a really tough day and the only thing that would calm her down for some reason was....you guessed it "The Mimi" Hope this makes you smile Mimi!

Bailee is a Pro

The girls absolutely love Julia. Bailee will hold her every chance she gets, and when we are out Annika proudly tells anyone we meet about her little sister. This picture was taken a few months ago but it shows how sweet Bailee cares for Julia and I wanted to share it with you.