Things Are Going Swimmingly

Skyler turned five last week. I can't believe my little baby boy is a five year old Kindergartener. He was SO excited about his birthday. In the past he could care less, but not this time. Thursday was a very big day for him. Thanks to everyone who called and wished him Happy Birthday, it meant a lot to him (and to me).

The kids are doing great in school, no troubles or tears, which I know a lot people having issues with. Skyler is so thrilled to spy Archer sometimes on campus and he has made a handful of friends. So cute! Today we started homework and boy is it going to be harder with two of them! Apparently 2nd Graders are expected to do about 30 minutes minimum each night and Skyler mostly has to write his name several times! He hates it! "I WANT to write the "E" capital, so Im going too!!!" Soooo that will be a struggle. His cuteness quotient equals his stubborn quotient. And he's a pretty cute kid, so wish me luck.

Im really debating making them do homework directly after school, before Wii and playtime, but it seems too much after a full day of school. So I have to figure that out. I'd love to hear your opinions on that, so comment below.

Along with school starting and Skyler turning five, there was fire at our neighbors house. It was all very exciting and I was the lucky person who got to call them to tell them. I woke her up on vacation at 2am in London to say "Has anyone told you about the fire at your house today?". Its a long story, but I learned that I would word it differently next time.


And finally, we are really starting to feel at home here. Its taken eight full months, but the kids and I have real friends and people I think we will know for a life time. I have coffee with girlfriends and go for walks with them. I started a book club that will meet soon. And life goes on...

I got a new waterproof camera and wanted to share with you some video and photos we took with it.