Mariah

Top Ten things that Mariah wants (and mom too) to remember:
1. Potty Trained----finally after lots of battles and lots of laundry, Mariah is trained. The key for her was telling her about school and that she wouldn't be able to go unless she was trained. Then sticking to that.
2. Starting preschool. Thank you to the Headstart program and calling me about my 4 yr old. They have been wonderful for Mariah and helping me get her going down the right road.
3. Her Birthday. She had a whirl wind weekend that week. She had her birthday, the next day had shots at the doctor's for school and then the next started school. Whew.
4. She too loved the wedding dresses (thanks Becky for that).
5. Camping in Lander. The whole family enjoyed that and hopefully we can work in a camping trip this summer.
6. Amanda's Make-up. For Amanda's 13th birthday she got some makeup and Mariah decided to try it out. Got some cute pictures there too.
7. 1st Snow without the older kids there. Mariah and Jacob managed to be outside for a matter of moments (not long enough for the effort it took to get them dressed up for it).
8. Independence Rock. She liked the fact that she could go all the way to the top and explore (as long as someone was right there with her).
9. Swing Set. What more can I say.
10. Laying with Daddy......see Bethany's post for the story there.

Mariah is loving school and I am hoping that she will be ready for Kindergarten next year, otherwise I am at a loss what to do with her (Bethany's teacher is encouraging me to make her wait as her birthday is really close to the cut off date--the rest is a whole other story). She is a sweet child and really eager to please. We are thankful for her spirit in our home. She is our lover---she loves everyone in the family.