Emmanuel Loves Taking a Bath

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Boys

NO! I am not jealous! I am really happy to have a little brother. I love giving kisses to my new little brother. When I wake up I worry about where he might be. When he is lying down on his bed I want to lie down with him. When he is eating I want to cuddle with mommy too. When he is in the stroller I like to pat his belly and even tried to climb in with him (and fell down as the stroller tipped over). No I am not jealous! But I really would like more time with mommy, specially when he starts crying. I also need my diaper changed, or I need to go potty, often when baby needs to be changed.

I am a big boy now! I help mommy cook. I can water the plants. I am able to put my coat on by myself! I am so proud.

I am a big boy now! I am able to climb into my bed by myself. I don't need a nap most days, now. I want to stay up later to play with mommy and abba, and I wake up earlier to get a maximum amount of time with them.

I am a big boy now! I go to school every day, and I have many friends there. I love to go to school but sometimes I would like mommy to come and play with me there. And I hate when my abba goes traveling for several days in a row.

I am a big boy now. I try hard, but walking far is hard. Waiting for a meal is hard. I am a big boy now and I can say what I want and what I don't want. But at times, I am not always sure to know what I want, it is really hard to have to make choices. But I am sure I want TV, my stuffed Elmo, my doudou, my trains... I don't always know what to do but it is easier to collapse in tears on the floor and wait for mommy or daddy to help. It seams to work so far.

Yeah, I am now big enough to get in bed by myself, and soon to get out of there also. I am really looking forward. I will then be a really big boy and party all night!

Back To Beijing

Our tour in and out of DC was faster than we could have possibly imagined it. Returning to Beijing was a long - in fact a very very long - trip, but it was a pleasure to see Noam enjoying again his little world - toys, friends, kindergarten - while we were all happy to settle back into some kind of routine.

Avi, a friend from Israel arrived a few days after us. He enjoyed with us this wonderful first snow of year. Our garden was transformed, and it was fun to enjoy the crisp air and the wonderful view. Avi was proof to us that parenting is fun. Noam was delighted by the entertainment; Emmanuel fell asleep countless amount of time in his arms... Now we are hoping he comes back soon to visit us...