We've now lived in Iwakuni for 16 months! The time has flown. I've been meaning to keep a record of our time here but I want the record to be perfect so until now I haven't started. I'm accepting that that is a joke. I just need to get started. So--this is where we are right now.
Pepper. She's the sweetest thing ever. I still can't believe I got a girl! 4 months old now. She's rolling over and likes playing with her hands and some toys. She loves her mama. And her daddy. She ADORES her big brothers. They all kiss and hug on her non-stop. And she loves it. Most of the time. She's a drool monster. She used to sleep through the night, but has decided that's not cool anymore. Why sleep when you can eat throughout the night, right? She greets me every morning with the biggest smile ever. She's a very bright spot in my life.
Grey. Oh boy! This boy. In the picture he's wearing legwarmers because we are in the middle of potty training. He's a rock star about it. This kid keeps me busy. He gets into things he shouldn't but when caught he's so quick to say sorry and clean it up that it's hard to get mad at him. He's entirely cuter than he should be. He's also smarter than he should be. Yesterday he was commenting on my "triangle" shirt. And apparently on Sunday in nursery he was spelling his name. Who taught him these things? It wasn't me! This kid is crazy and goofy and so much fun.
Grover. Oh how I love this boy! He's my "spirited" child. He was so, so hard in his early years. He's mellowed out significantly in the last few months. I think his favorite thing in the world is Pepper. He takes care of her for me and loves on her constantly. He is the sweetest boy. During quiet time, sometimes he's bring me his blanket and stuffed animals for me to snuggle with. He gives his Dream Lite to Pepper for her naps. He is thoughtful and kind. We are in the middle of our reading lessons and he is doing so good. I can't believe the contrary baby/toddler has blossomed into this wonderful, fun-to-be-around boy!
Ollie. What to say about Ollie? This is a picture of his first day of Kindergarten. He loves school. Loves it! The only part he doesn't like is the "putting my head down" part while other kids get drinks. The rest of school is fun for him. I'm so glad it's been a good experience for him. He's all about fun and to him, that is what school is. He just finished his second year of soccer and it was hilarious. He sort of chased the ball around. And twirled. And talked. As a parent it was hysterical to watch. We love this random, funny boy.
Stone. He's our little soccer star. This year he scored his first two goals during a soccer game. He played offensive positions the whole season and was in the fray during all of his games. It was so fun to watch him be competitive and play hard. He'd come home exhausted. He started third grade and continues to enjoy school. School this year is harder than it has been in the past. He's actually having to work and study and I think it's been really good for him. He's so helpful when he wants to be and is a sweet, sensitive boy.
That's the crew. We love our crazy life!
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