keeping a list of anecdotes (5/2018)

While Dad remains the undisputed photog of the family, Mom tries diligently to remember the anecdotes. Here is a few from her list - in random order:

Kindin's school conferences are always a joy (particularly after the emotionally draining year she had last year): "a 7th grade high schooler", "I'd want my 7th gear to hang out with her", "I sit the new girl next to her", "never catty, socially mature", "I don't know what you did with her","Smart", "Self starter", "Reliable"

Jack's initiation and efficiency shines in the morning. He gets ready with so much time to spare - and finds creative outlets while he waits for everyone else to be ready. For a while, he went on a steady streak of sending us morning messages via the computer:

Dalia continues to thrive in the spotlight. She performed a tap solo and has plans to sing a solo in sacrament meeting. She has very little nerves and says that she 'enjoys making people smile'.

Kindin has begun adopting occasional use of 'Kay' as her first name to avoid confusion.  Tired of restating her name for dressing room attendants or fast food cashiers, she reports her name as Kay.

Jack burns through the most books in the house - reading a Harry Potter book in just a day and a half.  And comprehension and recall is kept fully intact! In fact, when reading scriptures, Jack shines as the one to reiterate the applicable message.

Mom loves shopping for Dalia as she's comfortable wearing almost anything. I often wonder how much my (and her sister's) conservatism holds her back.

Jack dislikes being alone and often waits on a willing sister participant. Outside of the house, he is an inclusive friend to all neighbor kids and rarely argues about the activity of choice. Needless to say, he often hears the phrase "find something to do on your own".

Kindin's attention to detail has earned her occasional compensation for grocery shopping. Mom takes her along when in a time crunch to get the shopping done quickly. (Mom prefers her abilities to Dad's.)