All About Ty
Ty Ties His Shoes
We’ve always bought sandals for the children’s feet. It’s hot down here, living below latitude 30. When it does get cold, the children wear socks in their sandals. Besides, we try to live by a barefooted philosophy, and adjustable velcro straps in sandals are the closest thing to “liberated toes” when one must wear footgear (like in hospitals or grocery stores).
About three days ago, Dad was inspired to teach Ty to tie his shoes. Dad says that he remembers learning to tie his shoes and that it took him a while. I remember learning to tie my shoes, and it took me forever – mainly because I was four and my older brother, who was 5, was teaching me. But Ty is five and two-thirds. His fine motor skills are, er, finer. And his teacher is articulate.
It took Ty ten minutes to learn to tie his shoes. Well, okay. That’s that. NEXT!
Ty Looses a Tooth
This morning, I was lazy, half awake, laying in bed. I heard from the children’s room, “I lost my tooth!” That got me moving. Dad and I met Ty in the hallway. Ty gave the tooth to Dad. After Dad showed the tooth to me, he put it in a plastic bag and stuck it on the refrigerator.
Welcome Home, Babies
When I was still in the hospital when Dad told the children about the new babies. He reminded Ty that we will need his help when the babies come home. Ty agreed to keep the house quiet and his siblings happy (some feat!) And he made a card for them.
“This is a good day for the two babies. Ty and Kyle will be good for the babies,” along with a portrait of the twins.
