Since I last wrote, my language classes have been going much better! The main reason for this change is that Abigail is now firmly on a regular 4-hour eating schedule, which means that she can stay home and get her afternoon nap instead of going with me to class. Woohoo! She is a much happier baby when she gets her sleep, and I am a much happier mama when I have some concentrated study time. 

Toby had some trouble when I first started going to class. He wasn't used to being away from me so frequently. I really wouldn't have picked up on his feelings except that his favorite book for several weeks was "Llama Llama Misses Mama." Jonathan said he had to read that book several times in a row one afternoon! He's gotten used to the routine now and sometimes likes to pretend that he's going off to school.

All set for class, just like Mama

He's got my school bag, my sandals, and my umbrella. I love it that he already knows outings here must include an umbrella in case of rain. (His mis-matched outfit? I have no idea. Maybe he picked out his clothes that day.)

He still loves to arrange things in creative and interesting shapes. One afternoon we discovered him happily creating this piece of artwork. Yes, he really did arrange those letters all by himself! I have no idea what made him think of that.

So proud of his artwork!

Our next-door neighbors have a little boy in elementary school. He loves to play with Toby, and Toby thinks this little guy is the coolest! The boys go back and forth to each other's houses, and R watches out for Toby as most older kids do with the younger ones. Toby thinks it's great fun to watch R play and sing with his drum.

 Abbie is a little sweetheart. She's full of smiles and giggles. She adores her papa and older brother and has a hard time concentrating on eating if they are doing fun things nearby. She has started to notice music and gets a big grin on her face when I sing to her. She's also a very wiggly baby! I have a hard time changing her diaper because she twists and turns so much.