The Parnell Family: Sweet Lila

12.04.2008

Sweet Lila

Yesterday I had a sweet surprise when I went to pick up Lila and Bennett from Mother's Day Out. When I walked up to the door I could see Lila sitting on the floor with one of her classmates laying down with his head resting near her leg. He was hugging his little "lovey" and she was "reading" a book to him (no matter that the book was upside down!). It was sooo cute. It was even cuter when the teachers told me the back story. Apparently the little one was upset and so Lila went and got his lovey and handed it to him on the ground where he was laying. Then she sat down and scooted herself up to him with the book and started to read. They said she is definitely the care-taker of the class! I just had to tell this story, because I know I give my feisty "middle" child a hard time for how rough and tough she can be...deep down she is just a little sweetheart! She such a special little one!

1 comment:

Susan said...: I have noticed how she cares for Bennett and thought that was a "twin thing." But not surprised that she (like the other two) is caring and sensitive to others....they have a great teacher and role model. Love you, Mom; December 5, 2008 at 8:53 AM

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Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.