Dear Olivia,
After church and lunch, we all went outside to play in the fresh foot and a half of snow that had fallen over the weekend. You played with Autumn, Maddox, and Kamryn. You played well over an hour. You all came in for hot cocoa and cookies at Jana's (Kamryn's house) and then off you went to play for another 45 minutes in the snow. Your face was red, your snow clothes soaked, but you were happy.
I am so pleased that you enjoy the snow! I can't wait to get you on skis!
Love,
Your mama
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Water wings
Dear Olivia,
In July and August we had the opportunity to swim often. I decided that I would start working with you in the water minus your floaties (water wings). We were at Grandma Linda's pool swimming. I explained the process to you after recognizing that you had the ability to swim a short distance under water, so that is how we started. I would let you go just a couple feet away from the steps. You kicked and rowed your arms while you were underwater. You did not sink. You did not panic. The first time you made it to the steps you came out of the water with a big smile and said, "I want to do that again!" And again you did, over and over until you were going longer underwater and further away from the stairs.
We are planning on obtaining a membership to the recreation center, so you can practice your skills this winter. I am so excited for you and this new skill you have learned!
Love,
Your mama
In July and August we had the opportunity to swim often. I decided that I would start working with you in the water minus your floaties (water wings). We were at Grandma Linda's pool swimming. I explained the process to you after recognizing that you had the ability to swim a short distance under water, so that is how we started. I would let you go just a couple feet away from the steps. You kicked and rowed your arms while you were underwater. You did not sink. You did not panic. The first time you made it to the steps you came out of the water with a big smile and said, "I want to do that again!" And again you did, over and over until you were going longer underwater and further away from the stairs.
We are planning on obtaining a membership to the recreation center, so you can practice your skills this winter. I am so excited for you and this new skill you have learned!
Love,
Your mama
Am I serving?
Dear Olivia,
A couple weeks ago, you and Maddox were outside in the back raking up leaves. I was watching you out of the window making little piles here and there chatting happily away to your brother. I opened the door to call you both in for lunch and you said, "Hey, Mom! We're raking up leaves. Are we serving? We're serving!"
You are continually thinking of ways to serve. I love you.
Love,
Your mama
A couple weeks ago, you and Maddox were outside in the back raking up leaves. I was watching you out of the window making little piles here and there chatting happily away to your brother. I opened the door to call you both in for lunch and you said, "Hey, Mom! We're raking up leaves. Are we serving? We're serving!"
You are continually thinking of ways to serve. I love you.
Love,
Your mama
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