Daisy Girl!

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do. I'm half crazy all for the love of you...........

She has grown up hearing that song! Daisy is 4 years old and finishing up her first year of preschool. She is such a cool kid. She has this incredible sense of who she is. I don't think I've seen anything or anyone intimidate her. In large groups, she sometimes comes across as shy and reserved. The real Daisy is anything but!

Daisy is our middle child. She is slim and petite. She is about to dance in her first ballet recital. As it turns out, she is quite an amazing tiny dancer! She really seems to love it. She is quite athletic and has a great sense of balance. She also sings very well.

One of the fun things about Daisy is how she likes to "tuck in" all of her dolls. Not just her dolls, she'll put little pieces of fabric on the cat too - and on her brothers or anything that apears to be sleeping around her. Her room is filled with various dolls, toys and stuffed animals in make-shift beds with blankets. Very precious!

Daisy is also notorious for mispronouncing words. I really think she does it on purpose. Noah is a stickler for doing everything right, and she seems to delight in driving him crazy with her Daisyisms. For example, instead of saying "all gone" for years she would say "all gonk." That's one of her famous ones.

Daisy seems to resent my job at church more than the boys. She is very demanding of time alone with me - just the girls. She wills herself to wake up around 6 am on Sundays so that she can come with me to church to be my helper. I never wake her up - but she never misses a Sunday! I try to do all I can to meet her need for my time. It isn't easy!

Daisy got her name because while she was in the womb she seemed carefree and happy. She seemed to be so content and at ease. I wanted to pick a name that captured that spirit. She reminded me of a field filled with flowers. Hence the name, Daisy. It has been a perfect fit!

Short and Sweet

Well, Gabe and I have been sick with a cold this week. He'll probably have to stay with me at the Welcome Desk today at church. Each time I get this cold it is less severe and I get over it more quickly. I must finally be building some immunity!

Everyone else is doing well. I plan to post about Daisy next, and then Noah. That is, unless I learn some profound life lesson between now and then that I feel compelled to share with the world.

My Baby Gabe-y

I have to admit, my youngest son Gabe is quite an adorable child. He has this way of being so darn cute all the time, I sometimes have a hard time disciplining him like I should. Just look at this face. The bowl cut is gone now and replaced with a "surfer cut." I'll have to take a new picture soon.

When I was pregnant with Gabe I knew he would be a big strong boy. He kicked harder and more frequently than the other two. The last trimester was very painful because of the force of his kicks. When we were thinking of names, I searched for a name that meant strength. We chose Gabriel because it means, "strong in the Lord." We call him Gabe because we like the sound of it. Isn't it funny how you can already tell what your kids are going to be like even before they are born?

Gabe has a way of making everyone feel special. He gets very excited to see people. He is an affectionate child and loves to give hugs and kisses. He loves having books read to him. I think his very favorite thing all week long is being an "only child" for a few hours each Tuesday and Thursday when the other kids are both in school. He will go back to his room and play independently for hours. As much of a people person as he seems to be, he also seems to cherish this time alone.

Gabe's full name is Gabriel Neslon Terrell. He got saddled with Nelson because of Todd's love for Willie Nelson. That's right. Willie Nelson. Gabe does seem very musically inclined, who knows?

Gabe is a great kid. We love him dearly. Stay tuned to read about Noah and Daisy!