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Клифф собрался сегодня мыть машину и позвал Аарона помочь ему. Аарон говорит: "Папа, я буду мыть машину сам, но ты можешь мне помочь"
Cliff was going to wash the car today and he called Aaron to help him out. Aaron said: "Papa, I am going to wash the car by myself but you can help me".

In the hood...

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How bizzare is that?

We both lost our cell phones yesterday, on separate occasions. We got new cell phones but no contacts whatsoever. Please, forward me your phone number by e-mail. Thank you!

These days..

We're enjoying our new home, our neighborhood and nice weather. Our days are filled with trips to the library, to the park where Aaron hangs out with his girlfriends (two Anyas), playing in the sandbox in the backyard, among other things. Aaron made friends with our neighor girls, Nikki (2 y.o) and her sister Missy (6 y.o.) He especially likes Missy, who likes taking care of younger children. They're two very sweet girls and I am happy they're our neighbors. Aaron gets very excited when he's allowed to play in their backyard with lots of tots equipment there. Their mother, Alex, is a very nice lady.
I am trying my best to spend more time with Aaron these days, or do something special with him or for him. I am more atuned to that now that I realized that sibling rivalry and jealousy is partially to blame for his bad behavior. It helps. But there is still only so much I can do as a mother of two.
Cliff has been busy around the house, painting and fixing it up. I planted some herbs and flowers.
We visited Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn and liked it. We attended their welcoming new visitors lunch and got to learn more about the church, so we're most likely to stay there. Their Sunday school will make grade switch in June and we're considering to starting Aaron there then.

Brother and Sister

I snapped these pictures the other day when Aaron got a new book at the library and that was the book of the day.
The pictures depict so well how Kira feels about Aaron. She's smitten by him. He makes her smile and laugh and wiggle her legs and arms when she sees him. Aaron, on the other hand, is a mystery wrapped in a riddle for me. Sometimes he's so good with her and other times I don't recognize him. We're pretty sure it's that sibling adjustment that's hitting him right now, 5 months later, when all the grandparents are gone, Cliff is at work, and it's just me dividing my time and attention between the two of them. Hopefully, our patience and love will steer him in the right direction.
Today at the library Aaron picked some robot books. He seems to be getting interested in robots and spaceships right now. In September Aaron will be starting a pre-school. Two days a week, two hours a day. The pre-school is right around the corner. I hoping he does well there. As of now he says he wants to go to school....but only with mama.

My Mother's Day Present

Cliff and Aaron bought me flowers. I was preparing to put the flowers in the vase and Aaron was sitting at the counter watching me. Then he goes: "I gave mama the flowers because she's the best girl in the world and because I love her very much". Cliff overheard it and said that it was completely impromptu.

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers!

What a wonderful way to celebrate motherhood! Happy Mother's day to every woman who poured her life into others. It's the hardest labor on earth, and may our Lord reward you for all your sacrifices, sleepless nights, love and care.

Мамулечка, с Днем Матери тебя! Спасибо за твою жертвенность, любовь и заботу. Пусть Господь воздаст тебе сполна за твой труд!