Fun Facts About Our Children

10 Fun Facts about each of my children.

Let's start with the most recent Benjamin, Oliver Owen.

1) He has the sweetest personality ever. He lights up everyone he meets with his adorable smile.
2) He is afraid of his brother and sister. He loves to watch them play and is fascinated by them but does not like them playing with him. (They "love" him too much!)
3) He does not like it when I look at him while he is nursing. He likes his privacy.
4) He laughs so hard at anything. He is easy to please. He'll put both his arms around your neck and give you the best kisses ever.
5) He is almost sitting up and scoots around everywhere by rolling.
6) Mark got to deliver him
7) He rarely cries. When he wants to be put to sleep he let's you know and you have to put a blanket over one side of his face. He gets angry if you don't cover his face a bit. (Don't worry, Icheck on him constantly and as soon as he is asleep I pull it down)
8) He now sleeps through the night now thanks to Mark!
9) His nicknames include: Olli, Olli O, oo7, Oh Oh, Olli-pop, Olli Bawli.
10) He sings in the morning. I lay and listen to him for a while. I go and get him and he squeals with delight. I love waking up to Oliver's singing.

The middle child, Levi James

1) He loves sports. Any sport. We start the day by playing catch every morning. He loves to watch football on TV. He has called it Gumbone ever since he was 1 year old. If a commercial comes on he brings you the remote and asks you to put the football game back on.
2) He is talented in all sports. He will be a lot of fun to watch when he plays hockey. He already looks like a pro.
3) He is a snuggle bunny. He has the best snuggles ever. Levi is always ready to give out a hug. He does not like anyone to be upset.
4) No one can throw a fit like Levi. He is a pro. Sweet as an angel one moment and than the next......
It's hard for me to discipline him sometimes because of that sugar sweet smile. You know the one where they know they are doing wrong but they also know they are cute and could probably get away with anything.
5) He may love sports and batman but he is not too proud to play dress up with Marki.
6) He makes sure everyone is kneeling when we pray.
7) His daddy delivered him too.
8) Levi is a comedian just like his dad. He loves to make everyone laugh.
9) His nicknames include: Levers, LJ, Lee,
10) He loves motorcycles. He can spot a motorcycle miles away when we are driving. He let's me know if someone is not wearing a helmet.

My only daughter, Marki Lyn

1) She is a Daddy's girl to the max and I love it.
2) She is terrified of Dogs. I mean terrified! She had some bad experiences when she was little that she just hasn't gotten over.
3) She sets goals for herself on her own. I have never met a more determined 4 year old. I believe she can do anything she sets her mind to and she is incredibly independent. You couldn't make her do anything if your life depended on it.
4) She blames her brother for everything. She can have the incriminating evidence in her hands and still tries to pin it on her brother.
5) She wants everyone in her world to be happy. She gave away her most prized possession, a jewelry box that her daddy gave her for her 3rd birthday, to her best friend, Malia. "Malia really liked it mommy and I wanted her to have it because she loved it so much!"
6) She could write a book when she says her prayers. She includes everyone.
7) When she gets a gift she makes sure she writes a thank you. When someone is sick, she makes them a get well card. (She was very upset when her teacher Miss Arisa was sick last year. The ambulance came to the school and Marki was so concerned. She made her a get well card that she just knew would make her feel better.)
8) Whenever she draws a picture of me she always has me holding Oliver. She draws pictures of her and her dad dancing.
9) She tells very bad jokes. One might go like this. MARKI: "Knock Knock" MOM: "Who's there?" MARKI: "Marki" MOM: "Marki who?" MARKI: "How did this get here and how did that get there"
I never get them but I laugh like it was the greatest joke ever:)
10) Her nicknames include Miss Mark, Junior, Bo, Ki-Ki.

I love you all with every fiber of my being. You make me so proud just by being the unique, sweet, fun, caring little people you are.