Paint

Before Jack started school I was really struggling to find things to keep him entertained so one day we decided to do a little painting. In the end we got more paint on his body then we did on the paper. I think he was in shock that I let him get so messy. He was laughing hysterically each time he got paint on himself and looking at me like "am I going to get in trouble for this?"

It was fun while it lasted but being messy is just not my thing so I immediately threw him and the baby in the bath to clean up.

{ALL CLEAN}

Dinner

Our menu tonight was....

Pork and Beans
a slice of deli ham cut up and added to the Pork and Beans
One apple sliced and shared
a couple slices of bread {for dipping of course}
A PB and Honey Sandwich {Jack+Me}
A PB and Jelly Sandwich {Dan}
One can of Diet Coke {Shared by Dan+Me}
One Juice box {Jack}
Oh and Fruitloops and Mentos for dessert

I could really go for a Subway {as in sandwich} about now. Weird I know, but it has always been my "go-to" fast food joint when there is nothing to eat for dinner.

6" Turkey Sandwich on wheat, spinach, pickles, ranch, Salt+Pepper and don't forget the chocolate chip cookie. HEAVEN!

School is cool

Jack has entered the very prestigious world of PRESCHOOL...

I am completely thrilled that Jack is in school and LOVES it! He walked right in and said "bye bye momma" and then when I came to pick him up he said "bye bye momma" {so much for separation anxiety} I had imagined this day going down with lots of tears on both sides and biting my nails until the moment came to go pick him up, but turns out we both really enjoyed a little time apart...HA!

Here is my little school boy on the steps outside the apartment. He was so excited to finally use his dinosaur backpack!

Burning off a little of that excitement while we waited for the car. This is his new bike and it is pretty hilarious to watch him tow Jane around.

After his first day he was hot, sweaty, and smiling from ear to ear. Nothings better then a little boy that is happy and worn out.

{I'm thinking he was a tiger for part of the day}

Here are a few pictures of the school. It is called The Giving Tree and we fell in love with it from the first day we visited. At first they had told us that there were no openings and I was so sad but lucky for us they called back and we could not be happier! On top of a regular preschool curriculum they also teach swimming, yoga, gardening, and french.

The pool

Music Room

Library

Classroom

They also have a great outdoor playground.

So there you have it our Jack is growing up fast and becoming such a good boy. He has a heart of gold and has done so well with his transition here. We are so proud of him and think he is the coolest 2 year old around!

Scooter Muffin II

{scoot \ˈsküt\: to slide especially while seated.}

I am passing down my childhood nickname to my daughter.

Jane will now be known as...

SCOOTER MUFFIN

This girl has mastered the walker and is all over the apartment now. She loves to be part of the action and could not be happier when she is chasing Jack around.

This face just screams SCOOTER MUFFIN!

We have tile floors everywhere in our apartment which makes it difficult to learn to crawl. But I say who needs to crawl when you can scoot!

Dan's quote of the day

"Jack you are cute and handsome, you could be really endearing if you weren't so naughty."

{This girl was thinking Jack was really cute, handsome, AND endearing. I guess he wasn't being naughty! By the way is this not the CUTEST girl you have ever seen!}

Brown eyed girls

Heaven on Earth

We finally went to a park...

and it was GOOD!

This girl is...

BanAnaS

Dino Love

Jack's obsession with Dinosaurs is rubbing off on the baby. She loves sitting on the couch with her own dino and watching Elmo Dinosaur with her brother (and for those of you that knew about my endless search for that DVD, YES I found it here!)

View

Our {view}

Most of the homes around our apartment are these beautiful villas owned mostly by generals in the military here. They are huge and some are a little ridiculous and others are gorgeous!

There are also homes like this where at least 20 people live in it. I sometimes stand out on the deck and watch in total awe at how these people live. They are very resourceful and they are tough!

And there is also the construction. It is a little annoying but really only during the day so not too bad.