Sarah Beth is such a sweet little friend.  She had two birthday parties yesterday, and it made me really happy to see how kind and gentle she is with her friends who are younger than her.  She loves to be with her friends, but she is also confident enough to do her own thing--as long as I am right there beside her. :)

When I got home last night with Sarah Beth, Emma wanted to curl up in my lap.  So did Maggie and Sarah Beth. They all had a turn, but I love that after all this time, Emma is still a little snuggle bunny.

Annie has made her periodic table of whatever for my class.  She chose presidents and has the last four presidents and their cabinets as her topic.  I was really impressed.  I have loved having her in class.  She does such a good job answering questions--often making observations about the content that no one makes the rest of the day.

Maggie got so excited when we put up our Christmas tree tonight.  She loved it!  When we turned out the lights, she was even more excited just dancing through the room.  Yesterday she was with Tim at a football game.  They were in the club level, and while he was talking, she walked right up to a coach, stuck out her hand, and said, "I'm Maggie.  What's your name?"  He did the only thing he could do.  He laughed and answered her.  Tim went over to her, and she told him, "I didn't hug him, and I didn't tell him I love him."  She's learning.  Haha.