Maevy "I am your father"

Maevy,
Well, your mom mentioned the Star Wars.  You have taken to it like a fish to water; and it makes me very happy.  As with most of the movies and theater shows you see, there are plenty of questions.  And since your questions seem to have no end, Mommy seems to be learning as much as you are.

So like every good father, you were started on the Stars Wars episodes in the order of their release.  Now, you've only seen the first two - A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back - but you are anxious to see number three - Return of the Jedi.

I like the structure of these films because we started talking about Act breakdowns and this movie is an easy way to show you them.  We get introduced and a problem is stated; the characters get into the worst of the predicament; and then the resolution.  You caught on quite well, and I do love when you ask me questions that reference the act that something happens in. And you carry it over to all the stuff you see.  Brava, Maevy.  Brava!

Love, 

Your buddy

Happy 5th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Maevy-girl! I can't believe you are 5 years old. Your baby-fat is officially gone, and you are just a tall and boney little girl.

Your birthday fell on a Tuesday this year; so we brought strawberry yogurt pops to school as a special treat, and you got to pick what you had for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Breakfast: Strawberry Frosted Mini Wheat & Honey Chex mix
Lunch: Strawberries, Yogurt, Waffle with syrup dip, and raisins
Dinner: Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Craisins, Raisins, Applesauce, and Goldfish
Dessert: Birthday cupcake (You only ate the frosting.)

Your brother thanks you for the meal. He also loves all those things.

Some other fun facts: (in no particular order)

Things you love:
1. TV & Movies - If you could, you would probably want to watch some variation of a show for the most of the day. This never happens, but you especially love a sick day when you go to work with Mom/Dad which usually means you get to watch a few shows. Thanks to Disney you are also very good at picking who is going to marry who. Just last weekend, we rented Enchanted. You have the reader book Enchanted, and told me at the very beginning who was going to marry who. Then said, "You know how I knew that? I read the book!"

2. Singing & Dancing - You and everyone else in the world is currently obsessed with the music from Disney's Frozen. You've seen the movie twice and we watch or listen to Let It Go or Do you Want to Build a Snowman almost daily. You've also started putting on some performances where you make up songs and dances, which usually require some audience participation. My favorite is when you are reading a book and then decide halfway to sing all the words.

3. Plays, Musicals, Museums - This past year, you saw a lot of shows. You are so attentive and ask great questions. You understand act progression and even notice musical montages. This last year you saw- Peter Pan, Pinkalicous, Oklahoma, Go Dog Go, Alice and Wonderland, Into the Woods, School House Rocks, The Wizard of Oz, Lily and the Purple Plastic Purse, Oddly Puddle is from Outer Space, and multiple puppet shows, including Cinderella and Many Moons.

4. Star Wars - I'll let Daddy comment on this one. I've learned more about Star Wars this past year than I ever knew before.

Things you are good at:
1. Reading - I've mentioned it several times before, but you are a great reader. You aren't really interested in chapter books yet, but you have mastered the Level 2 readers. A common conversation:
Maevy: "Mom, did you know that I can read this whole book?"
Me: "No, way!"
Maevy: "What are you going to do when I read the whole book?:
Me: "I'll say- Shut the front the door!"
You then read the whole book. Announce how many pages it has, and then I say, "SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!" You laugh hysterically. 


2. Puzzles & Games- Last Sunday, as a family (without Carter) we tackled our first 100 piece puzzle. Daddy did a lot of it, but whenever I gave you a task to find a certain piece, you usually found it in 5 seconds. Our favorite games to play right now are Uno, Sequence, and Scrabble. You a good sport, but are also good at strategizing. You love "blocking" people in Sequence and "skipping" people in Uno.

3. Writing - Your penmanship has really improved this last year, and we love all the notes we get from you that include "I love you!".

4. Climbing - You love climbing trees and mastered the monkey bars months ago, way before some your boy classmates.

Things you don't like-
1. Corn, beans, avaocado, and grapes
2. Getting your hair brushed
3. Running errands
4. And sometimes going to Sunday school - last weekend, you asked if we could quit church. Sorry, I said no.

Maevy-girl, you are growing into one sweet, smart, and caring little girl. As a fellow oldest child, I'll always foster and support your creative interests, desire to be in charge, love of all things silly. Looking forward to another momentous year and learning lots more from you.

Love always,

Mommy

1st Date

Carmen & Maevy

Valentine's Day - 2014

Over the weekend, you, Carm, Daddy, and Carmen's Daddy went to see the Lego movie together. I'm not quite sure this was a date, but you had a great time!

Throwback Monday

Hey Maevy-

Daddy recently found this adorable picture on his phone. You are in Memphis for a few days this week, hanging with Cousin Lily, M, Pop, Grandma, and Grandpa. I called this morning to check in, and you seem to be having a good time. And then quickly ended the conversation by asking, "Can we end the call?"

Regardless, I miss those curls and you.

Love you,

Mommy

5th Growth Stats

Hey Maevy-

I think we might have skipped your 4 year old well visit. Whoops! Well, yesterday you had your 5 year old well visit, and got 2 shots- which means you were able to get 3 rather than the normal 1 sticker. And shocker, you got all Frozen. We are all currently obsessed with the movie and music from Disney's Frozen.

Dr. M said you are doing great. Here are the stats-
Weight: 39lbs (50%)
Height: 44 inches (80%)
BMI: 14.18 (20%)

You passed your vision test. We just need keep an eye on your ecezma and the birth mark/mole on your back. It seems to be growing relative to you; so unless things change, we'll wait to remove it when you are older.

(ready to watch Lily's Purple Plastic Purse at NCT, next to your boyfriend, Carmen) I recently asked what boyfriend and girlfriends do, and you said, "Play together." Nice.

 

Love you, 

Mom

Sound of Music and other stories

Hey Maevy-

Here are some recent, fun stories-

1. We went to see The Sound of Music in a movie theater last weekend. You loved all 4 hours of our time together, but Mom was kind of tired afterwards. You had a million questions during the 2nd half that you asked me mulitple times! Here are a few-
Why did Maria leave?
Why did Maria go back to the nums (she kept calling the nuns, nums)?
Why did the Captain need to break-up with the Baroness?
How did the Baroness know that the Captain liked Maria?
How did Maria know she loved the Captain?
Why did Rolph join the bad army?
Why did the bad army want the Captain?
Why did the bad army need more people?
Why did Louisia say "Rolph!" when she saw Rolph at the end?

2. Recently we were in the car, and you asked me about the numbers on houses. So we started talking about addresses and I brought up phone numbers. I told you Mom's phone number, and you immediately responded- "Three Zeroes!"- which was correct! Then I told you Dad's phone number, you immediately responded- "Three Sixes!"- which was also correct! Pretty impressive...

3. Note to self: We need to be more careful about letting you watch somewhat random things on tv. We recently let you watch the end of Tim Burton's Alice and Wonderland. I barely understand any Tim Burton film; so it's been a little difficult answering all of your questions this week regarding the very strange and confusing ending. Sorry!

Love you lots,

Mommy

2014 Wishes

Hi Maevy-

Happy New Year! Your PK teacher just posted your wishes for the new year. They are all pretty hiliarious and range from "all the money in the world" to "making monster trucks come alive." You went with the very important - "fireworks". I think I can make that wish come true!

 From New Year eve with Henry Patton, Monty, and Cash. I think you all had fun!

 

Happy New Year! 

Love you, 

Mommy