Monsthers!

You love monsters. You love stories about monsters. You love dragons. "Cary dragons"

Everything is scary to you. Monsters and dragons are the main two things you'll say are in your room, then you'll run out to me to cuddle. You'll do it a lot of the time just for cuddles... but, lately you have genuinely become scared of monsters or dragons in your closet.

You are having a hard time sleeping through the night. You are up a few times most nights (once in awhile you sleep through the night). You get up, turn on your room light (we do have a bright night light in your room), and then just knock on the door until someone comes to get you. It usually turns into pounding on the door. Sometimes you climb back into bed and fall asleep... other times, you just don't give up and it will turn into tears... and we will come and tuck you back into bed.

We love you so much that we have a hard time not coming when you call us. But, it sure is getting rough on us getting woken up throughout the night by you and your sisters. In fact, they are sleeping better than you lately. Even though they are only 2.5 months old!

It made me so sad tonight when you started crying, I rushed in (we were still up feeding babies). You pointed at the closet and said "Happy dragons, there." So, even though we tell you "happy dragon" stories, they are still, nonetheless scary. You were so scared and started saying "Monthers (monsters) and dragons."

We looked in the closet together and made sure there were no dragons or monsters. I finally got you into bed and taught you how your blanket protects you and keeps you safe. Your doggy keeps you safe and your bunny keeps you safe. Then, I asked if you wanted to say a prayer... and you folded your arms immediately.

I asked Heavenly Father to keep you safe through the night and help you feel His love and His spirit so that you could sleep peacefully and happily. I know you felt the spirit because you were calm after and went to sleep. You were even calm through the prayer and said, "Amen" at the end. You are never calm through prayers... maybe 1 out of 30 prayers. I know you felt the spirit and I know that Heavenly Father comforted you in that moment when you needed His comfort in your room all by yourself.

I hope that you can soon understand that you can pray anytime you need comfort. I will continue to show you how and hope that you will learn by example. I love you so much and I'm so grateful for moments like these when we have Heavenly Father watching over us and showing us His love. I'm grateful for this reminder, that He loves us all, big and small.

26.5 Months Old

Wow, where did the last couple months go? Oh, that's right, your two adorable and sweet little sisters were born on August 7th in Salt Lake City. You absolutely love Sylvie and Axie. It is just so fun to watch you with them. I've gotten a little behind on your updates since taking care of you three pretty much takes all of our time! It's so worth it and fun, I just wish I had more of it documented. Oh well.

You are a little chatterbox and I wanted to write down a few of my favorite phrases of yours.

Everything crashes. "Crash!" - always followed by a giggle.
"Mommy cuggle" - when you want to cuddle with mommy. I love it!
"Yong" - when you want us to sing you a song.
"Tory" - when you want a story.
"Ahhh! Monters!" - you think there are monsters in your closet.

I wish I could capture your facials in words. You are so expressive and act out everything you think is happening.

"Cary Monters" - Scary monsters, then you run into my lap so I can protect you.
"Big crash"
"Gickle" - tickle mommy or sylvie or axie, etc.
"Wub you" - Love you
"Miss mommy"

You are Mr. Opposite. No matter what we say, the answer is "no." If we say up, you say down. Literally. You answer "no" on accident to a lot of things you actually want to do, so then you'll rethink and say "ya."

"Mommy, come" - you have become very shy and want mommy or daddy to come with you everywhere. Even down all the slides at the park.

You know all the animals by name. You love animals more than anything.

You still love your cars and especially trains.

You love giving your sisters kisses. "Kith Akie"

"Fwake" - if someone is awake
"Sleep"
"Mommy yone?" - can I play with your phone?
"Coon" - cartoon
"Daddy, see?" - Daddy, come look at what I made.

You've put up to 6 words together in a sentence. You are learning new words every day. You seem anxious to learn and love naming everything you see. Right now you are sitting on the floor behind me naming every animal in "My Big Animal Book." It's so cute! I wish I had my video camera right here.

You love music. You're a little shy with dancing and usually tell me and daddy to stop dancing... haha... other times you'll giggle and dance with us.