The Picker Family: Lately with Luke

Our sweet, sweet boy is also growing up before our eyes. We’re quite sure of this since he’s been complaining of growing pains in his knees and ankles regularly. I’ve also had to carry him while sleeping a few times recently and, let me tell you, that boy is heavy! I think my days of lifting him are coming to an end.

Lately with Luke:

To say he is a great big brother is the understatement of the century. He adores Nora and loves all of her new words, antics, and abilities just as much as Brent and I do. The other day, we were working on something in the kitchen with Luke so Brent turned some cartoons on for Nora in our bedroom. We did this so we could have some focused time with Luke while Nora was awake. But, after about 10 minutes, Luke stops what he’s doing and says “I’m going to check on Nora.” I’m telling you, he simply adores herJ He also loves to be the one to get her out of her crib when she wakes up in the morning or after nap. It’s so sweet.
He’s really coming along with his writing. We were reviewing his spelling words and I kept thinking he must still be writing and then he’d say impatiently, “I’m ready”. He certainly has “boy handwriting”: he writes fast, not very nicely, but you get the gistJ I was just impressed by how adept he’s getting with it.
He has always enjoyed math, but this year he’s in an advanced math group. He gets to meet in a small group with a different teacher once a week for this “special” group (I don’t know what it’s call or if it even has a nameJ)
He loves time with his family: grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, everyone! He has such an amiable personality that he gets along with most everyone so he seems to have a special connection with each of his extended family. He’s very excited for Christmas and the chance to spend time with everyone.
This fall, he started playing Scrabble. His very first game was with Papa Kerry. Brent and I were only there for the end of their game, but Luke seemed to be holding his own pretty well. He even ended up beating Papa in points at the end:)
He loves the Xbox, computer games, reading and snuggling with Nora, watching football or basketball with Daddy, playing football, basketball or wrestling with Daddy, and baking and projects with Mommy. We all love every minute with him!