A little update

Whew! Where to start? Well, I'm happy to report that English is no longer an issue! Alexander is using sentences, Carter improper sentences, and Eli even now speaks a few words (up, mom, dad, bye, etc). With learning English has also come more freedoms for them around here, so the older boys now enjoy playing in our play room downstairs and more outside time. Also, Alexander and Alexis have begun to play together ALOT, but fight pretty good too :). Unfortunately with learning English comes forgetting their Russian - Alexander and Carter even speak solely English to each other now-a-days. Really, to meet them you wouldn't know that they didn't know English 3 months ago - not that they would talk to you much - maybe just Carter a bit (Alexander doesn't talk to people outside of our family for a good 10mins, and Eli mostly cries when someone outside of our family talks to him).

Kids have been pretty healthy too. We are still waiting for Alexander to get his dental work done. Am told to expect the appointment in June but haven't heard from them yet with a date. The sooner the better though because he does complain of pain when we are brushing his teeth. Just got back from Edmonton a week ago too from Eli's eye appointment. His eye alignment has improved with his glasses on since they are helping him focus, so he is now sort of borderline for the surgery. They now want us to come back in July to do a bunch more measurements and tests before deciding whether or not to do surgery.

Above is a shot Beth took because she thought it was hilarious. Eli was sick and therefore wanting to be glued to me, so into the ergo he went while I got started with supper. I think it is a good portrayal of being a mom.

So puppies have all just went home and the hundreds of emails (no exaggeration) have ceased! Now we are into chicks - 200 for now with 200 more coming in a month. Here are a few shots of life on the farm and the boys' first encounter with chicks.

Day to day life is still pretty busy in that there is always someone calling 'mom, mom', fighting, crying, needing something wiped, hungry, etc., but does feel much like 'normal'. I'm back to showering in the mornings (makes me feel human) and napping if needed (on the couch with many interuptions, but still getting the extra rest). The older 4 are now in soccer twice a week, bible study Tuesday nights, and kindergarten in the fall for Cameron and Alexander. He is a bit young but will likely go for two years to get him all caught up on English numbers, letters, and grammar, etc. I am not at all worried about him going in that it is only two days a week and I'm quite sure he will love the different atmosphere and activity since he gets bored often quickly.

Well that really brings you pretty much up to date - and I can't think of anything else at this late hour :)