Summer Thunderstorms

Last Thursday we finally had rain and thunderstorms (it feels like it has been months since it has rained). Of course, it came on a day the weatherman says will be dry with no rain, but we'll take what we can get. Even though we were pleased with the rain, Morgan was not pleased with the thunder. Somewhere along the way she picked up this fear and really is unsure of the noise thunder makes. Brian and I try making it fun for her (cheering when we hear it or practicing counting when we see the lightning until we hear the thunder) but it really doesn't work. You can see the very unsure expression in her face below. However, a little loving and tickling by her Daddy solved the problem and her beautiful smiling face returned!

Yesterday we went to visit the newly expanded Norris family (BTW, the twins came home yesterday!). Morgan absolutely loved the babies and is very interested in holding them, kissing them, and loving them. This is something I am very happy about and hoping she still enjoys when our baby comes. However, we realize we will really have to watch her as she is very curious and very hands on. The twins are doing great though - they are just tiny!

I really enjoy watching the little mother in Morgan come out with her dolls and other kids. Her teachers at school take her next door to the younger toddler class and they say she has a favorite little girl she loves to play with and help take care of. The little mothering instinct is just awesome to watch. Before we left, I caught Morgan playing with Jackson's twin baby dolls in Jackson's room. Her conversations with the dolls are so cute. Halfway into the video Jackson comes in and they have a very interesting interaction themselves - they love each other dearly but there is almost some sibling-like rivalry there!

Morgan, Jackson, and the dolls. Click here if it doesn't appear below.


Morgan is doing great in her new school. Brian said he dropped Morgan off this morning and there were no tears (yeah!). Hopefully, the major adjustment period is over. We are looking forward to MaMa and Papa's visit this week (Morgan will receive all sorts of attention and hopefully Brian and I can FINALLY watch the new Bourne movie). Morgan also turns 2 on Saturday - where has the time gone?