This and That

Well, we didn't make it to IKEA last weekend. I don't think we had any big outing at all, actually, which is somewhat surprising. Here is what everyone is up to this week:

Will - his grating finally arrived! He got it aligned yesterday and is slowly running data today. Will also did all of the meal planning and grocery shopping this week. That's right - that is the next most exciting thing going on!

Annika - I know I keep repeating this, but I am really enjoying Annika these days. I have really found the whole 4-years-old experience to be delightful, and it keeps getting better and better as she gets closer to 5. I think it is because she is now independent enough that hanging out with her is often fun. She is really enjoying school - yesterday they had a whole day on volcanos and she was bubbling with excitement about all that they learned. Annika also has been asking if it is "kindergarten yet" because in kindergarten, "you learn lots of things."

Daniel - he can now clap his hands on command, without gestures! Who needs to be progressing in solid food when you can do a cool trick like that? He is also pulling up to standing on everything. I also think that watching Daniel and Annika interact now that he is older is just the most joy-filled experience, ever. Remind of that once sibling rivalry has truly reared its ugly head!

Okay, I almost deleted all of this because it all sounds so sappy and pompous. But I need to get back to work and don't want to leave the grandparents hanging! So I would say - even with all of the stress of school/work and deadlines, working too much, and worrying non-stop, I just feel filled with so much joy when I think about our family.