January 2010

I can't wait to see what this year holds for you, Jack!

You are a wonderful helper around the house and are working on listening and obeying me. You help put your shoes and coat away when we get home every day and put your dirty clothes in the hamper at night. You also do a pretty good job of cleaning up toys. We have a new little vacuum that is perfect for you to help me with all the cleaning!

The weather is getting a little better after a very cold December and early January. Its perfect for you to learn to ride your new bike you got for Christmas. At first you were not too happy with it and could go much faster on your trike. But you seem to have mastered it and are really enjoying how much easier it is and farther you can go with less effort.

You started Sunbeams and are in class with your friend and neighbor Brigham Hart. Your teachers are brother and sister Bland. You were really nervous and cried a bit when I left you the first Sunday but hopefully things will get easier each week. On the way home from church I asked how class was and you said, "My teacher talked about the Holy Ghost, Mom, just like you tell me!"

I loved that you paid attention for long enough to at least recognize some of the things we talk about at home. We are reading scriptures together every night and saying family prayers. You never let us go a night without remembering to say them. We also got some darling quiet church books for Christmas that have the prophet and apostles pictures in them and you are working hard to learn each of their names. We are also working on the first article of faith and you can say it pretty well with some assitance. You're well on your way to becoming a model sunbeam....and great future missionary!