Life!

Life has been super busy to say the least.  I've been feeling really bad for EV because she's being forced to adjust to a lot of difference circumstances and for a kid that doesn't do well with change, it's asking a whole lot of her.  In addition to just craziness around us, we haven't had a whole lot of quality family time.  I am all about making memories, family traditions, and taking a whole lot of pictures.  It feels like none of that has been happening (although I guess you can say this whole renovation process is making a memory).

The other day we went on our daily visit to the renovation house and I hear EV say, "What happened to our living room?!?"  We had knocked down the walls to open up the house but in EV's eyes the living room has been destroyed.  Earlier in the process, she would get really anxious to see things get demolished so I thought it would be better not to take her to see the whole process.  But she asks to go see it everyday and I think it is actually helping her process to understand what is being done and why.  This time has also brought out EV's personality more and seeing how she deals with different things has been enlightening.

As for the renovation, it has been going really well and I can't wait until it is all done.  I daydream about living in our home, having bbqs in our backyard, and hosting family and church gatherings.  I have to say, in the end, it was totally worth it!  I feel super blessed to be able to renovate our home the way we want it and very thankful for those around us that has been supporting us through this whole process.  I want our home to be a place where people can gather and enjoy each other's company and feel welcomed.  I want it to be a place where EV will have cherished memories of her childhood. 

Since turning 3 years old, EV has been growing leaps and bounds.  She is very articulate and says the funniest things.  She's intuitive and empathetic.  She has an amazing sense of direction and a great memory.  She says things like, "are you kidding me?" and "check this out!" and "oh my!"  She's a complete goofball and loves to climb, jump, and dance.  The first thing she asks when she wakes up is, "Can I listen to music?" and the last things she asks before she goes to sleep is, "Can you please sing me a song?"  She likes to push her limits and see how far she can get without getting in trouble.  She thinks she's outsmarting us but we are onto her!  She's very animated, has a very vivid imagination, and loves stories and pretend play.  She can write her name "EV" and loves to tell us the time.  She is obsessed with her ballet class and everyday is ballet time with EV.  Sometimes I feel like I'm talking to a teenager when we have conversations, especially when she tells me about how certain things make her feel.  I am thankful each day for this precious gift.  I love you, my sweet EV!