This week...

It's amazing how two kids from the same family can be so different. As Annika has been walking the last couple of months, I find myself literally having to keep an eye on her. Not because she's destructive, but because she'll take off walkin and not even look behind her to see if I'm following. I never had to worry about this with Nolan. If he was outside playing and I had to go inside for half a minute, all I would need to tell him would be to stay right by the house, or whatever, and I'll be back in a minute. I just didn't have to worry about it, really. Just this week, I can think of 3 times where I've done the same with Annika, I come out, and she's VANISHED! The first place I look is over where the car is parked, since that's usually where she goes before she makes her way out to all the landlords property. So far, that's where I find her and only one time she's gotten passed the car area. :P She's getting faster! I guess I can't leave her outside alone anymore even if it's for 30 seconds.

Annika loves shoes!!! She HAS to always be wearing them. From the second she wakes up, she goes straight to her shoe pile and gets her shoes to put on. If I try and take them off at any time, she throws a fit! I'm not sure exactly why she has to have shoes on all the time...but it sure reminds me of someone... :P

Today, Nolan got down some of my Precious Moments baby dolls and gave them to Annika to play with. She's been loving them all day. Carrying them around with her wherever she goes. She'll give them little snuggles and kisses. They are so real to her.

The past couple of weeks on Saturdays, Nolan's been working more on Kids Dream. We'll sit and sell during Annika's nap. It's perfect. People are so sweet and supportive around here. Nolan got several tips today for being a good salesmen. :) I think he earned almost $19 just today in a short time. He loves doing this, so I am supporting him. It keeps him busy for a couple of hours.

Tomorrow it's our ward's Primary Program. They had a practice yesterday. There's a lot more kids in this ward than our other ward and they all sounded great. I can't wait for tomorrow!