Within a month so much changes for little ones. Eowyn now has 6 full on teeth (and a very amusing smile to go along with them), and is pulling up, cruising and walking a whole lot more. She has even just recently come up to standing on me, and then let go and stood on her own for a few seconds. So much happens in one short year for babies.
In amidst all this we had a lovely visit with Shirin. The down side was that we were all sick as can be while she was here, so she was forced to wear a face mask just to hang out with us. But better that than getting the flu we all suffered through. I guess it has been a few years since I was last that sick, and being sick with 2 small ones, who are also sick, is just no fun. We all had high fevers, coughs, sore throats, and whole body aches. Generally all the unpleasantness you can imagine.
Shirin graciously came and helped cook and entertain the kids as I lolled about on the couch. Still, despite all illness, we loved having her here. I don't have a lot of photos of her trip, but they are amusing enough to keep for posterity.
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| Shirin greets Liam on her arrival |
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| Story time with the kids |
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| Eowyn standing up and trying to open the computer - also wearing her Birthday outfit from Nass and co. |
Liam and Eowyn have such a sweet connection. Of course there are little issues that spring up all the time when Eowyn breaks up his game or something, but there are so many precious moments where Liam is looking out for Eowyn or helping her in some way, and Eowyn, she just loves her big brother and wants to do whatever he is doing! The other day Liam helped Eowyn get around with the push toy because she kept bumping into walls. Each time he would steer her around and allow her to get going again. Another time he took her hands at the dining hall and walked backwards while she walked forwards. Sometimes, completely unasked, I'll see him just hand bits of food to her that we know she really likes, like berries or something.
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| My little music makers! |
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| Protective big brother |
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| A rare meal on campus - checking out what's happening outside |
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| A photo actually showing Eowyn's teeth! |
A few weeks ago we had friends over for brunch, and managed to get almost all the kids (except Jamison) to sit at the table and eat. It was really cute to see them all and Eowyn is always thrilled to get to be with the big kids!
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| Oliver, Cassidy, Eowyn, Calvin and Liam |
When we found out Shirin was passing through Zurich on her way home and had a long layover it happened to coincide perfectly with an idea we had to do a day trip up to Zurich anyway. Except for the fact that I get motion sick, it's quite an easy trip to do by train, and if you leave early enough (8am) you get a good few hours in and can still get back by the kids' bed time. It was a pretty freezing day, but we had a great time. We all had lunch together at Hiltl (just the best vegetarian buffet you'll find!), and then walked around popping into shops here and there. Our only main mission was a trip to the big toy store to look for some Ayyam'i'Ha gifts. Mission accomplished! Time spent with Shirin was a fabulous bonus, and all in all we had a great day.
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| James and Liam eating at Hiltl - No children's menu for us thank you! |
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| Shi and Eowyn at lunch - Both kids just loved all the yummy food choices |
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Liam in the mouth of the slide in the toy store
In other news, Liam has become really good at puzzles. So good that he recently was found doing a puzzle upside down so he couldn't see the picture! (see the puzzle below, and imagine it upside down!) He has a 36 piece puzzle recommended for 4 years up that he was given for his birthday. He now does the whole thing on his own in a few minutes. It's crazy! He has also gotten really into the letters in the bath tub, and so we spend time each night spelling out words. So he is slowly learning what letters are what, and if you ask him to find an E for Eowyn he can. I wish I had a recording device for all the amusing things we've heard him say lately, but yesterday Sarah and I cracked up at lunch because I was talking to her about how expensive it is to feed my children. Then I looked at Liam and I said "do you know how much you cost?" and his reply was: "You didn't buy me!" Where does he get this stuff from?
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| Puzzle time - sometimes he mixes all 4 puzzles up to add extra challenge! |
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| Reading on the pot |
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| Liam's art work turned into Ayyam'i'ha cards for his friends |
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