Allyson loses a tooth

Sweet Allyson lost a tooth this afternoon. She's been very anxious about it hurting. But she was very brave and let Mommy pull it. (It was practically falling out.)

She was so excited getting ready for the tooth fairy. Nicole wanted to leave a note on Allyson's behalf. 

They told me they left the Tooth Fairy some money because "she works so hard." How precious is that?! Such good hearts!!

As I went to kiss them good night Nicole began asking some questions. She said she believes in the Tooth Fairy but was obviously having some doubts. (It's kind of sad to see happening in her heart. I love the pure trust and joy of unquestioned faith.) She asked, "What if I'm a mom one day and I believe and the Tooth Fairy doesn't come?"

Allyson is laying right next to her as she talked. 

I told Nicole if the Tooth Fairy didn't come for Allyson I would give Allyson some money. 

Nicole is growing up. But not too fast. And for that I am thankful. 

Mallory's new dinosaur ball popping toy

I know it's going to drive me crazy. But she loves it!

Bedtime battles

We had a rough night last night and a rough day today. Mallory isn't wanting to sleep. (Nicole is the one who noticed she's getting a new molar so maybe that has something to do with it.)

This afternoon I felt forced to let her cry it out. And, boy, did she ever. I occasionally went in to reassure her but insisted she stay in her bed. It just made her more and more mad!

I think she fell asleep for 20 minutes in the two hours we battled. When it was all over I recorded a little talk about nap time. Look at her poor red eyes and the tear still falling down the side of her face. Such a tough day!

Mallory loves yogurt!

Bible stories by Allyson: John the Baptist

I am so behind on blogging. My computer wasn't working during the entire trip to California and then it was being worked on for several weeks. New hard drive and a bunch of other new parts. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get everything back to normal from a backup. (Nothing is in the right place!) Add this to back to school and... well, you just have my promise that I'll do the best I can!

We were on the way to "Meet the Teacher" the other day and Allyson insisted on bringing her bible and "reading" John the Baptist. I held the camera/phone up while I was driving. The girls could see themselves and... well, Nicole's faces are hilarious. So is Allyson's take on "John the Baptist." Did you know they held their nose before getting dunked?

Bible stories by Allyson: Jesus heals blind man

Bible stories by Allyson: "The Last Supper"

Wine or grape juice? How about neither! Find out what they were REALLY drinking at The Last Supper. (She says it rather quickly at :56 in case you miss it.)

(There is a lot on this one I just can't follow. Maybe you can! Not completely sure which story she was reading... )