In our family...

We are always challenged to find clever and age appropriate ways to discipline Jacob. Recently, I've been using the phrase, "In our family, we do/don't..." As a parent, you hope you are doing the right thing and that somehow they get the message. Well today, when I was drinking some root beer, Jake asked for some and I said no. Guess what his response was??? "Mom, we share in our family." I was a bit shocked. That was pretty smart on his part. At least I'm glad he understands certain things...I guess.

On a another note, Taylor has been surprising us with things that he has learned how to do. He can say, dog, dad, mama, baby, bubble bath (buh bah), cat, tiger. He can also clap his hands, wave, put his arms up, pat his belly, pat his head, point to his nose, do hand gestures for "if you a appy and you know it," wink, stick out his tongue when we say "lizard," and wave. Those are the things we've just asked him to do. I am sure he knows more. On top of this, he mimics Jacob. He does everything he does. It's cute, but sometimes frustrating.

Emma is to be delivered soon. Jeremiah gave me a priesthood blessing tonight and I feel so much better.