Sophie, so fun! And so grown up. First year of preschool flew right by!

A few months ago we were all gathered around the bathroom, getting ready for bed. I'm helping Mia brush her teeth when Sophie speaks up, "Mom? Will you please wipe my bum?"
Me, 😒"sure"
Followed by Sophie singing, "you're gonna miss me when I'm gone." 😂😂😂 Thank you Anna Kendrick.

This little lady has the best comedic timing. Mia in particular thinks she's hysterical. We all love her sense of humor. Especially her made up words. "Pine-go Shine-go means you are a stinker," says Soph. Not that we hear it all that often... ;) Deceptable is another classic. There's a game involved. But apparently I never let her play it.... But we love her secret language. She does crazy dances that entertain us, and she's a great help to me all the time. She loves to help me in the kitchen. She's great at getting Mia down for a nap. She folded a load of little girl laundry the other day and I appreciate that she's so willing and cheerful as she works.

I love reading with her. The other day I was reading Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth to her. We were discussing what stars are made of and then Soph started teaching me, "the sun is made out of a fireball. And the moon is made out of blue water." I love finding out what goes on in that beautiful little mind of hers!

Sophie gave her first primary talk on February 11th 2017. Her topic was "Disciples are blessed for Choosing the Right"

She showed Gospel Art #209 "Calling of the Fisherman" and read the summary on the back. Which states, "One day, Jesus taught from Peter's boat on the Sea of Galilee. Afterward He told Peter to take the boat to deep water and let out the nets to catch fish. Peter explained that he and others had been fishing all night without catching anything, but he said he would do as Jesus commanded. Peter and his brother Andrew caught so many fish that their net began to break. James and John came in another boat to help. The fishermen were all amazed. Jesus called Peter and Andrew to follow Him and become fishers of men. He also called James and John. They all left their boats and nets and followed Jesus."

Then she continued with the part she wrote (with a little help from her parents), "Peter and Andrew and James and John were blessed for following Jesus. They saw many miracles. They got to know Jesus and learned from His teachings. They received the Priesthood. I  know we can be blessed when we follow Jesus and choose the right. I feel good when I help my parents make my bed and clean up and put clothes away. I love to choose the right. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen."

She spoke so well and clear when she gave her talk. It was awesome! And then she volunteered to speak again in March!

Her first year of preschool was awesome. She didn't ever need me to walk her inside Ms Lisa's classroom. She was so excited about school the moment she realized that she'd be going to her own class one day that when the day finally arrived she didn't hesitate a bit! She made some great friends. Some of her closest friends are Kyrie, Sadie and Hallie. She, along with three others, dressed up as Minnie Mouse for Halloween. I volunteered to read a few stories at their Halloween party. Bella and Boris, The Spider and the Fly and The Little Old Lady Who was not Afraid of Anything.

She loved her teacher, and she would tell us about trouble makers in her class who were not obedient. She is a ruler follower and a great student. Ms Lisa evaluated Soph three times throughout the year. Halfway through the year she wrote, "Sophie is such a sweet girl. She knows a lot. I can tell you work with her at home." And in her final evaluation, "Sophie is such a calm sweet girl! I've really enjoyed having her in class."

She is so excited to read! She's been working on it for the past few months and is improving daily. Her handwriting is getting better too. She told me "that she'll never be nervous to go to school. Not any school. Not even to college!" And I have no doubt she's right! Love this girl!!

Also, I should mention that she's become quite the party planner. Yesterday she decided that she wanted to have a tea party at 2:00 and invite her sisters and me to it. Jon would totally be invited but since it was during work hours we'll have to get him another time. Anyway, she planned what blanket we'd use, what tray for the refreshments (slices of provolone, Pringles and apples) and that we'd all be drinking raspberry lemonade. It was well planned and wonderful. I definitely think she has a future in party planning! 😉