As far as things that have been going on in our lives recently, we've actually spent a fair amount of time updating our adoption websites with new pictures and information. It's amazing to see how quickly the boys are growing up, especially as we've been looking at, and posting, some pictures of them when they were younger. Here's some of the most interesting things we've all been doing lately, starting from youngest to oldest:
Bear: This kid is walking and running faster every day! The past few weeks he's been in to spinning. He's also learning fun new words all the time and he's getting better at letting us know what he wants. He really likes playing with his brother and he is obsessed with trucks. He also loves to help and when he finishes a task (like putting something in the garbage or in the dishwasher) he always claps for himself, which is adorable. We've also noticed lately how good he is at doing puzzles. He's very thoughtful about doing things and he likes to watch us do something and then try to copy us. He's a smart little guy.
K-man: He continues to charm everyone with his friendly personality. He is never shy and he likes to say hi to everyone. Lately he has been taking swimming lessons three times a week which he really enjoys. It's been good because he's become less anxious about being in water. He's also recently been obsessed with wearing his pajamas, especially his green dinosaur pajamas. He wants to wear them all the time and for a while it was a challenge to get him to change into normal clothes to go to the store or to church. He's now okay with only wearing pajamas at home, so when he gets home he immediately goes upstairs and changes into pajamas. Crazy kid. Then again, maybe he's on to something...
Dad: Dad is still getting used to his job (he's had this job for about 7 months now) so sometimes he has some long days at the office. He really looks forward to his time at home and makes sure to focus on the family when he's not at work. This last weekend was a lot of fun for him because he got to take the boys out all Saturday morning. First they went to help clean the church. Both boys were pretty good helpers for a while, but then they snuck off to play with a friend. After the church they went to play at the local bounce house with friends, and they finished the morning with some food and ice cream at Dairy Queen. It was a great day!
Mom: Mom has been a little under the weather lately, but fortunately she's doing much better now. It seems like we get sick a lot more frequently now that we have these kids. She's been keeping busy with the boys and has been dedicating time to help teach them new things. She's also been having fun decorating the house with the boys for Halloween and now Thanksgiving.
