Good Things

Sorry it's been so long since I last updated. I was pretty negative for a couple weeks, but things are much better now. I have been able to do a few things successfully, so that definitely boosts the spirits. Not to mention the wonderful family, ward family, and friends that have been such a huge help. There are tons of things that I already love about this place. Unfortunately, I don't have much time so I'm not going to list them right now. One new discovery a couple days ago was that there's a walking path that goes right past the store I go to for groceries that cuts the walking time and is a whole lot safer than walking right next to the busy street. Things are going well. Still definitely working on the language, and finding time to study it while chasing that crazy toddler of ours around, but it's slowly coming.

Nico has amazed me each day with all the funny and cute things he does. Yesterday he gave me kisses for the first time. It is so sweet, and I love it!...even if it is super wet and straight on the lips. :) Sadly he's been sick the last couple days. This time it's been hard because it's the first time he's developed a cough with this cold. It almost breaks my heart hearing him trying to cough out the congestion, but he's quickly getting better. Today he was obsessed with carrying Glenn's hiking boot around. I don't know why, but that is what kept him happy. He's also started trying to spit into the sink after we brush his teeth, which is super cute as well. One other thing that really cracks me up is when I catch him touching/holding/carrying something he knows he shouldn't have. First, he gets this very mischievious grin and giggles quietly to himself, and then when he notices that I've caught him he starts walking as fast as he can away from whatever it was he was touching, or trying to run away from me, but at the same time nonchalantly, trying to act like he wasn't doing anything wrong. I didn't describe it well, but just imagine a toddler running away from Mommy because he somehow got a hold of the baking powder, and the lid falls off as he running away from getting caught, leaving a trail of baking powder down the hall. While it's frustrating in the moment, it's just too cute to stay mad at him for long. Anyways, it is time for me to hit the sack, so stay tuned next time for a post filled with my thoughts on this huge adjustment I'm trying to make.