Summer recap #2: Symantha

When I think back on this summer, there are certain things that stand out about each of our girls. Things I want to remember. Things that were uniquely THEM. That’s what my next few posts will be about, small but important details about each of these girls. Starting with Symantha …

♥ She is one social girl. Sometimes I think she may die if I say she cannot play with a friend. At least she acts that way. She asks constantly, and is not happy being alone. Unless she grabs a book, which could keep her occupied for hours.

♥Her summer was filled with camps and activities. Some through church and some she was invited to by friends, but she is at the age where she is able to do anything, and she really wants to do everything. We have to reign it in a bit for her.

Living history Day Camp

Junior camp at Pleasant Valley Christian Camp – she was gone for a week! (she loved every second)

♥She turned 10 in July. She wants to know when she can wear make-up and dye her hair. I have not decided times for these things yet! Are you kidding me?

♥She continues to be very dramatic and full of personality

♥She loves babies. LOVES them. Especially “Baby Molly”. I think Molly may be called “Baby Molly” for the rest of her life:) She is actually really good with babies and little kids. She can’t wait to babysit.

♥She loves to dance, sing, or perform. She always has. Both her and Hailey are still very into their group “The Girly Girls”, and they love to plan things for the group. With the Olympics this summer, she has also gotten back into loving gymnastics.

♥She loves to scheme and plan adventures, but she can also be very nervous about carrying them out. She scares easily, still hates anything slightly scary on tv, and is not a big fan of rides. She wants to be brave, but she admits she is usually not. It took her a bit to be comfortable on the new zipline.

♥We continue to explore all new territory with our oldest girl. It’s a constant process of figuring out when she can do what and what is appropriate for her age. But we continue to be so proud of the big kid she is becoming and her loving heart.