Not to be left out...

		Ben Bunker - Feb 22, 2009 Tatum has received several blessings recently: a Father's blessing before she began the school year, and several blessings when she was sick. Each time, we explained to her what was going to happen and why I would be holding my hands on her head. It seemed as though she grasped onto the idea with relative ease. Today after church, Tricia was to be set apart as a primary leader. We went to the Bishop's office and the Bishop and I laid our hands on Tricia's head to set her apart as such. We explained that Tricia would be getting a blessing just like Tatum got a blessing recently. She understood. Shortly after the blessing began, it seems as though Tatum was feeling like she wasn't helping much...not to be left out, she came over and whispered, "I helping mommy" and placed her hand on mommy's chest in order to help give the blessing. She kept her hand there for the duration of the blessing.

Isn't it 'sweet'!

Tatum's Valentines for her class, she worked really hard signing her name on all 20 cards!

Lincoln was thrilled he got to celebrate!

The kids always sing, "Yo ho Yo ho a pirate's life for me," when they are on this 'boat.' I love that some of the girls commandeered it today.

She really was in a good mood this day, maybe the crown was too tight!?!

Examining her loot, she really loved the giving and RECEIVING of this whole Valentine thing!

Dali, Picasso or Bunker you choose

Pre-school Art February 2009

Pre-school Art January 2009

" I don't want to go to bed..."

1. Bath (6:30 ish), jammies
2. Books and/or puzzles ( Lincoln goes to bed)
3. Snack and milk
4. Watch show (1/2 hour)
5. Use potty
6. Brush teeth
7. Say prayers
8. Hug and kisses for dad and mom
9.Tiptoe in room (shared room), climb up ladder
10. Tuck her in with white blanket, snuggle ducky
11. Make sure all friends are there
Friends include: Ducky, new duck, Peanut, baby Peanut, pink elephant, Dumbo, Pluto, baby Panda
12. Drink milk, then takes one more "Last drink"
13. Slap high-five
14. Knuckles
15. Hug
16. Kiss
17. Mommy, " Good night, I love you, sleep good, see you in the morning"
18. Tatum, "Good night"

Planetarium

Tatum's pre-school had a field trip here. It was a relaxing morning that took me back to my Astronomy class at BYU, can anyone say naptime? Lights dimmed. Faint stars. Perfect temperature.

She is a big girl...

Today I left Tatum at pre-school. Yep, that's right I just dropped her off and I think it is going to be a long 3 hours. It is parent participation pre-school but I am only required to be there one day, and my work day is Tuesday, I think it is time for her to be without me. We talked about it yesterday and the drive to school this morning but as soon as I was leaving she said, " No mommy, play with me." I told her I had to go and she went off to play with friends. She made it through the day with only one small 'meltdown' is what I was told, she's growing up and we are so proud of her.

Isn't she cute!