We're not even a week into 2016, and Kai and Sora have both decided that it's time to move forward in life. In Kai's corner, with Kai's two week daycare closure, Nik and I decided that it was time to potty train. We were encouraged by Jeff and Gloria's assurance that M&M's were the key and the next day, we went to Target to buy big boy underwear and M&M's. The first two days, we questioned our judgement and Kai's readiness, and had a number of accidents. But apparently, M&M's are a great motivator and since then, it's been surprisingly smooth. We still have him wearing a diaper while sleeping, but so far, so good.
In Sora's corner, we're calling it: Sora is now a walker. She's been working on it for at least the past month, taking lunging and unsteady steps forward, but she's now walking halfway across the room. She literally started doing this on New Year's Day. Perhaps this was a New Year's resolution for her? :)
Harsha and Sagar were both in town over the New Year's holiday and we took the opportunity to go on a mini-roadtrip to Davenport with Matthew and our out-of-town friends. Even though it was all gray skies and rain at home, it was surprisingly beautiful at the coast and we enjoyed the clear (but cold) weather and blue skies. Even though the logistics of getting two young children out of the house can be daunting, it was worth it. As exhausted and worn out parents, when we got to the beach, we felt rejuvenated just by enjoying the gorgeous vistas and listening to the sound of the surf. Kai had a blast exploring, playing in the surf, chasing birds and building sand castles. Sora walked on the sand in bare feet for the first time (not sure if she was a fan).
Nik and Kai watching the surf
Chasing birds
As the sun set, we walked up to the cliff overlooking the beach. Although it was a bit nerve-wracking for me to have Kai even remotely close to the edge, there was a beautiful sunset and all in all, it was an awesome day and a great way to cap of 2015.
We took self-portraits before they were called "selfies" :P
Kristin and Rich visited on NYE and although Kai was a bit overwhelmed with Benji and Willy at first, he warmed up to them by the end of the visit. That evening, Nik and I put the kids to bed at their usual time and then stayed up to watch the NYE fireworks livestreaming from SF on our computer. I know, lame.. but as parents, I count it as an achievement that we at least we stayed up until midnight!
On New Year's day we entertained a number of visitors. Jeff and Gloria visited, along with some of my old high school friends. Ethan and Jared loved the chins.
On Saturday, the Shaws came over for a playdate and although it took Kai and Evelyn a little while to warm up to each other initially, eventually they were back at it.
Frenemies
Our little collection of bookworms
Our social calendar has calmed down in recent days and now it's just back to the daily grind/joy. Although it's been fun to have Kai at home, since we're potty training him, we've been home bound with the kids for the past few days. That can be a bit rough.. there's been a lot of fighting. Sora loves Kai and will always try to give him toys, either Kai will say, (on rare occasions) "thank you, Sora," or (more frequently) "I don't want it," and then toss the toy to the wayside. Poor Sora!
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