Dahms Family: January 2014

My blog posts usually are inspired by music or meaningful phrase. This particular post was inspired by a song I was introduced to recently at the concert of christian artist Mark Schultz. Listening to his music in the car, Ryan started requesting his favorites which included the song "When You Come Home"- a song about the unconditional love between parents and their children. From getting hurt at recess to moving away from home, this song is a mother's reminder to her son that she will always be there. I want my children to know this in their hearts- their mom and dad love them more than words and will always be there "When They Come Home".

To my lovies, always know "Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You" and
"When you come home,
no matter how far
run through the door and into my arms
It's where you are loved,
where you belong
and I will be here- when you come home"

Fall/Winter Highlights

Ryan:

*1st Badger Football Game with Daddy

*Started 4K at Willow- an all 4K school- it's the cutest!

*Is a reader- absorbing words all around, loves learning new sight words and read his first book "Car Goes Far"

*Initiated and led a chain making project at school- when Joe asked his teacher if he was suppose to bring home this 100+ linked chain, she enthusiastically said yes. In fact she and another teacher had to sneak it into his backpack so the other kids didn't know. She said it led this project for a week, recruiting classmates to help.

*Started his first writing project- after reading a National Geographic book called "The First Big Book of Why", he wanted to create his own book called "The Second Big Book of Why" where he would ask questions that he has like "Why did I get a cavity even though I brush my teeth twice a day?"

*Ryan's first parent teacher conference brought Joe and I to tears. His teacher praised how he uses his words in conflict, is friends with everybody, is a great helper and a smart guy. She added that when all the kids come into school they are suppose to hang all their stuff in their lockers and unpack their backpacks. She said that, everyday, he peeks into the room and says "Good morning Mrs. Schulz!" Love him! We are so proud of this little man.

Kate:

*LOVES playing mom with her babies- Emmai and Nate (her two cousins' names) feeding them, rocking, patting them on the back, putting them in her room for naps with music and her ladybug light on- so sweet!

*she's a singer- she especially love Hey Diddle Diddle and the ABC's

*Whenever Joe and I have to give her a consequence or say "That's too bad. I'll have to take this away" or "You didn't nap, so now you'll have to go to bed early." Her response is usually "That's okay". It drives the two of us crazy, but we laugh at the same time.

*She's a scootin machine- she loved her scooter with 3 wheels now she scoots around the basement on her 2 wheel scooter like nobody's business.

The same strong will and desire for independence this little girl has that drives us crazy now, we know are attributes we will admire in her as she grows into her own. She truly amazes us everyday with her sweetness, compassion, attention to detail, strong will and toughness.