The Many Adventures Of William & Charlotte

I am desperately trying to keep up with the blog - but trying to fit it in while caring for three little ones is somewhat challenging ! And blogger has NOT been very co-operative lately - it rarely allows me to load photos, and never videos ! Anyway... it's nearly midnight & I can't sleep, so I thought I would blog a bit from home while I have the time :)

It really hit me today that my time with the dynamic duo (Will & Charlotte) is going to be coming to an end very soon :(

Don't get me wrong, I am extremely happy for the Young/Fowler family, & I do believe that there is always a time when moving forward & change are inevitable, but I am definitely going to miss Charlotte SO very much .... over the past few years I have grown to know & love her. She has such a zest for life & a spirit unlike any other child I have ever met !! I have loved caring for her & Will & seeing their bond & friendship grow. They were the perfect pair. Just thinking about it brings a tear to my eye (or several...) I am so grateful for the time I have had with Charlotte, & I will cherish the last few days with her ! (although I am SURE that we will meet up for play dates as often as possible !! - & Jen ... remember my offer still stands if you EVER need a day off hehe)

But enough of the sappy sadness ! I wanted to document a few milestones - I think it will be nice to be able to look back at these in the years to come :) These are some of the AMAZING things that Will & Charlotte are up to these days :

- "WHY" ??? is their FAVOURITE thing to say / ask right now !! I can't count how many times I hear this in a day haha ! I am glad that they are inquisitive & ready to learn - although sometimes I swear they just say it to drive me bonkers ! (oh, & I must mention that it is always said in a very whiiiiiiny tone :)

- Their imaginations are incredible ! They are always making up stories & they engage in fantasy play / make believe pretty much constantly. I LOVE THIS !!!!

- They play together a lot now. They used to play by themselves more often, but they really engage one another during play time now. They sometimes bicker, but they are actually really good at sharing and communicating with one another. It makes me so proud !!

- They are on the mark or above in terms of development. Every once in a while I do developmental checklists (which include specific skills in different cognitive areas) & they are always up to par, if not ahead of the game !!

- We are learning rhyming words, time, days of the week, months, counting higher, matching, opposites, etc. I really enjoy working on these skills with them & seeing them learn !

- Neither Will or Charlotte have been potty trained yet. I am trying not to rush / put pressure on this. They have been acting it out with their toys, & talking more & more about it, so I think they will be ready to take the leap very soon :)

- Something I have really noticed is a recognition of how the things they do / say effects others. They are showing compassion as well as remorse, & apologize to one another without being prompted.

- They think that toilet humour is hilarious

I am sure there are soooo many more - but these are the ones I can think of for now (beginning to get sleepy!)

I am not sure where this blog will go after "The Many Adventures Of William & Charlotte" come to an end ... (do you guys have any suggestions ? Should I write about Will & Cam ? Should I keep this blog for memory purposes & update it after play dates ? I'm not sure !) Either way... stay posted. I plan to blog as much as possible this upcoming week !!

Good night all!