Livin' with the Loud Lairseys

Friday, June 27, 2014

Reading and Writing

As I mentioned in a previous post, Eve has learned to read -- and it is so much fun to witness. She is so proud of herself when she sounds something out, or can read a scripture from the lesson at church. She has also become much more independent at reading to the other kids. They enjoy it just as much as she does.

One of Eve's favorite things to do is to make books. She is constantly asking me if we can take a "book" she has created to the library so other boys and girls can buy it. Her creativity has blossomed. Here are a few of her "masterpieces"!

Swimming Fun

This year, Eric and I joined a neighborhood pool. It has been the BEST investment we've made. I was debating back and forth between a pool membership or an outdoor playground/playhouse for the kids in the backyard. This was definitely the right choice.

On Wednesday, June 11, we had a horrific accident happen at the pool.

Here is the recap I put out on Facebook:

Facebook Friends: Our 2 year old son, Coleman, had a near-death accident yesterday that resulted in a helpless, blue-lipped boy needing CPR by my mom, the prying open of a locked jaw by a dear friend, and another friend calling 911; all while I was incapacitated by fear. The details of the accident are unclear, but we believe that Coleman was choking on a grape and fell, unconscious into a swimming pool. By the time I noticed and jumped in to get him, his feet and head were completely submerged; the only thing floating was his belly. After an ER visit and an overnight stay at MCG, I am finally able to come to the following conclusion: Jesus has saved my precious boy from death. For a reason. The way I see it, I have two options ... live in fear of what others think of me and my parenting ability and hide from this testimony; OR I let it be used to tell everyone I know that Jesus is real, He lives, and He still performs miracles today. Coleman should not be alive. And yet, he is. I do not believe in happenstance, coincidence, or luck. I believe in blessings and miracles. Coleman is both. Thank you, JESUS.

Here is a picture proving just how perfect he was in the hospital room that night... Such a doll. Such a treasure. Such a gift. So beyond thankful for our miracle!!

On Thursday, June 12, we were discharged from the hospital. We immediately went back to the pool to try again. I needed it. He (and the other kids) did awesome. Jumped right in without a mention of what had happened the previous day. Going under, holding his breath, giggling, smiling, playing. He loves it. We all do.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

End of the School Year

Eve is finished with Kindergarten (insert tear here) ... I can hardly believe she is going to BIG SCHOOL in a few months. She has grown and learned so much this year at school. She began in August, not being able to read at all ... and now, she can practically read anything she wants. She has an awesome vocabulary (but that is nothing new for Eve), and she continues to LOVE story telling and direction-giving.

Ms. Ashley has been awesome for her, and we will definitely miss her next year. It will be a tough adjustment for all of us as Eve goes to 1st grade, but I think she will miss Ms. Ashley the most.

Eve with Georgia and Isi

The end of the year program for Mother's Day Out was a ton of fun ... I loved seeing all of my babies up on stage performing their sweet little songs. Precious.