Bowling

We had a great time two weekends ago bowling. In my defense, the kids had bumpers and a ramp:)

Life as We Know it has Ended

X realized he can climb out of his crib. Although taking away his Daphne book, Wild teddy bear and hat are effective, he has also discovered a loophole. “I need to potty.” He has also decided he doesn’t need a nap, wakes a 6 am and he doesn’t fall asleep until 9-11 pm. He is so overtired, he can’t sleep.
















So to recap, he has decided to be potty trained, started preschool, climbs out of his crib and quit napping, all in two weeks. Oh, do I need some STA moms right now. “I hear, H telling me don’t give up, in two weeks or so he may start napping again.”

No Better Time

Just a quick note. The current exchange rate for the pound is $1.40 to buy 1 pound. When we came to England, it cost $2 to buy 1 pound. In other words, it is great time to come and get value for your dollar. We mean it when we say come visit.

I am a Big Boy.

"Look Ma, no diaper!” Well after coming back things fell into place and no more daytime diapers.

Sob…both my babies are in school now

X started preschool today. He was such a big boy. “See you in a bit mom.” He only cried a little in the middle they said, when he lost his buddy. I must need another one:)

He is there for 1 hour 50 minutes and timing it with picking up S gives me 80 whole minutes to myself! What will I ever do with myself? Ok, so the first day I bought groceries.

Never to Old

As an adult, I always wished I had taken ballet when I was child, even if it had just been to be a better gymnast. (I should have listen to my mother.) It is so beautiful to watch. So, recently I got a mailing for a ballet fusion class. Using the basics of ballet as an exercise class. It is really fun and I get to fulfill a bit of a dream. No Pictures will be added to this entry:)

Back in the Saddle Again

Travelling home was uneventful. The kids did well, as usual, X didn’t really sleep on the plane. It was 16 hours from door to door. We took the train from London to Leicester. I think we decided we will drive next time, because of the luggage. The train is easy, but tough with all the bags and two kids.

Sunday, V and the kids slept until 12:30, which was followed by the kids staying up to 2:30 (S) and 3:30 am (X). V had to work on Monday. S had school Tuesday and we overslept. S, X and I didn’t wake before 8:25 when we normally leave for school. We overslept again on Thursday, but made the bell. I literally fed her cheerios in the car. Poor girl. I never and I mean never oversleep. I haven’t set an alarm in years.

I thought I would be so homesick when we got back to England, but it is nice to have a routine again. X and I had our every other Tuesday play date and playgroup on Thursday and I cleaned and unpacked. So, it hasn’t been too bad. I am happy here.

We spent this weekend very low key. S tried a new dance class. S and I shopped and V and X shopped. We went for a walk and played at the park. V got on a role and fixed several things while I cleaned and organized. The kids played really well.

Cheers.

Some Other Pictures

Surviving the cold, eating snow and sitting with grandpa.

New Years Eve

Waterpark of America

You can see the girls playing, the boys making silly faces and the family pictures.

MOA

H Family

Brady Gang at Buca's

iPhone mania! Boy have times changed!

GJ's House

Thanks for being such a superhero in the snow V!