Fears

A couple of nights ago Aaron ran out of his room screaming and calling for mama. In the morning I asked him, why he was screaming, and he said: "Because mannequins wanted to take me and throw me in a trash can" He saw a nightmare. Every now and then when we put him down he says that there are mannequins in the room and he's scared. On another occasion, we told him we'd be going to Indianapolis to see Grandmommy and Granddaddy, and then Cliff and I were discussing the sleeping arrangements. Aaron overheard us and said: "I am not going to sleep there!" I asked why and he said: "Because there is Spumony (a doll that sits on a chair in the corner outside Cliff's room)" And I remembered that he was afraid of it in the past too, he still remembers it!

I wonder how long my headbandmania will go on (and Cliff probably wonders too:)) but meanwhile here is another one on my sweetest Rolly Pearly that is Kira:

Rolly Pearly on etsy

Etsy RollyPearly

Kira is starring in my etsy ad for my newly opened shop Rolly Pearly. She is the best model:)

Spring 2011

[Why didn't I buy Ergo for Aaron when he was a baby? Nonetheless, he likes it now:)]

[Kira in her new springy outfit from Grandmommy and a matching hairpiece from mama]

I started a new album for the kids-Spring 2011. And though the weather hasn't been that springy yet, we've enjoyed a few warm days, and are so looking forward to our upcoming trip to Indianapolis for Easter. I am hoping, Jamie the photographer (my nursing school classmate) will be able to take some family shots while we're there, but meanwhile...it's me chasing the kiddos with the camera.

Life has been the busiest ever with Kira getting into some sort of routine, and that everexploring mind of Aaron. Kira is by most part an easy going sweet baby (though, you don't want to make her mad:)) She falls asleep easily in my arms, but doesn't stay asleep for longer than 40 minutes, unless I pick her up as she's waking up and rock her back to sleep. She is very observant and likes to look at small prints and bright colors. She likes her fabric dolls, a Sassy mirror, rattles, and her crib mobile. And she's all smiles, which is the first thing I see in the morning as she opens her eyes. She's also inspirational to me. I've enjoyed making her outfits and hairpieces (a couple more of those and I might as well open an etsy shop:)) which has also been a great way to relax for me in the evening when the kids are tuckered in their beds.


Aaron continues to like books and be interested in medicine. He likes watching a CPR video and then practice it on me or Cliff. Every day he says or does something that makes us laugh. Such a blessing to have him!


House hunting is still going on.

Kira is 3 months old

Our little princess is 3 months old today. As I look at her sleeping in my arms I can't help but wonder how I ever lived without this beautiful smile, this cute-as-a-button nose, these blue eyes, this soft hair, these chubby cheeks. She brings mountains of joy and happiness into our lives every day.
Kira and Aaron have been enjoying their babushka's visit for the past couple weeks. This morning babushka left for Pittsburgh to spend some time with her other grandsons. And though we already miss her a lot, we hope they all have fun time and we're looking forward to the cousins' visit in about 2 weeks.
Kira's biometrics are a rough estimate as I weighed and measured her myself. She will see her pediatrician at 4 months for a routine check up.

Weight 13.5 lb
Height 25"
Head circum. 16 " (65%)

Last month she started turning both directions (at 2 month from tummy to back, and 2.5 months from back to tummy). She tracks well with her eyes and she recognizes me as her mother. It surely makes me feel special when she stops crying the moment I take her in my arms and she hears my voice.

Aaron's prayer

As I was putting Aaron down tonight I asked him to say a prayer. He was holding his Hand Skeleton book in his hands and said: "I am praying that Nikolai doesn't get sick, that Vitaliy doesn't get sick...that my hand grows as big as this one (he pointed at the cover of his book). Also, I want a ball...and thank you for the bed. Amen."

Living her dream

Babushka arrived last Sunday to help us watch the kids while we're house hunting. She's a busy bee now with Kira in her arms and Aaron on her lap with a book all the time. Babushka makes them laugh and squeak with joy. Babushka always has a story to tell, a song to sing and a cookie to share.

For the past couple of months Aaron has been using "because...?" as a way to ask why about everything. Stuff like: "The sky is blue because...?" And it's just getting better and better:)

Whatever you answer will be followed by another "because...?"

The other day I overheard Cliff's and Aaron's conversation. After awhile Cliff answered:"Because I said so!" to which Aaron replied: "You said so because...?":)

More videos

Aaron has been having good days lately, obeying, helping me, and behaving himself. Today is the 4th day in a row that he most likely won't take a nap. He happily stays in his room for 1-1.5 hours until I let him out because he's not tired at all. That moved his bedtime closer too. We put him down right after dinner, at around 7-7.30 pm, and he sleeps till 6.30-7 am

7 am. I am making breakfast, Cliff is getting ready for work, Aaron is entertaining his sister-everybody's busy.


Our little smiley girl