So the family is home now and life has returned to normal (chaos). The kids took a few days to adjust to the time zone and there were some very, very long nights with Kai screaming because he wanted someone to come play with him in his bed or rock him back to sleep. Thankfully he's back to his normal, happy, playful self now. It didn't help that he cut a new tooth AND got a nasty viral rash a couple of days after getting home.

Kira adjusted fairly easily; she was woken up a number of times by Kai but otherwise didn't seem affected by the time change. She's started back to her gymnastics again, we've moved her to a new place that is closer to our house and she seems to really love it there. This weekend we are starting them both in swimming lessons; it will be interesting to see how Kira does in them as she really doesn't seem to like the water...

Now that Jon's game is completed and in stores he is back to working normal hours. It's nice to have him home before the kids go to bed - especially now that Kira doesn't nap anymore as bedtime can be quite "entertaining".  Kai has been practising saying "daddy" and now greets Daddy when he walks in the door. I guess you could say it's his first actual word that he can use at appropriate times. He also says things like 'what are you doing?' and "that way" but he understands A LOT more than I remember Kira understanding at this age.

Rocking out in the car at the playground

Yep, she still dresses herself --- this was a particularly bright combination

Watching Kira on the slide

Pirate Bunny! Yar

Kai went and sat with Kira on the couch. She was so excited to have him sitting on her lap. They were there for a good 5 minutes or so before I took this picture. Too cute.