And it unfolds

So I haven't really posted much because I feel like there isn't much to post. The good news is things are getting better. In fact, things are great. We still have the continuing struggles of getting around this city, but I guess its just become part of how things work. Kyle is still working at Staples and is looking into switching over to becoming a substitute teacher. We are hoping that will be better as he begins getting his teaching certification so he can be a high school teacher in a couple years. We will see how that works out, but we're hoping it will get him home a little more. Kyle is doing well in the BMI workshop. He is learning a lot and we remind ourselves all the time that that is the reason we are here, which makes it all worth it. So as far as the update on our lives, that is really it. We are doing great and feeling happy and grateful and blessed. We are learning about keeping a bigger perspective on life, which has made everything easier.

So updates with the kids now. William started crawling about a month ago! He is at full speed now and is getting into everything. He loves to be into everything and part of everything. Sometimes I can't even get him to eat because he is afraid he is going to miss out on something! As soon as he started crawling he stopped wanting to be held all the time and went back to his pleasant and happy self. All I have to do is set him down with toys and he is happy for a long time! His favorite thing EVER is taking a bath. If he hears the water running there is nothing stopping that kid from diving in head first (except a very nervous mommy)! He will laugh and splash for as long as I leave him in there, which is never that long because I am quickly covered in water and he slips all over the place!! He also just adores James. James can make him laugh any time of the day--even mid cry. William is getting old enough to play a little more with James, which makes them both happy!

James is getting bigger and bigger and I can hardly believe it. He is finally potty trained! Although, he still has some occasional accidents. It was funny how it finally worked out. I tried everything I could to get him potty trained, but it was like as soon as he decided he wanted to I didn't have to do a thing. He tells me when he has to go and all I have to do is help him get there. Nice. He also has an increasingly interesting vocabulary like, "awful", and "terrific," but my favorite is, "uhhh..... sure!" when responding to a question, or, "no problem," when I tell him thanks for something. He is so fun...most of the time :)

So here are some pictures and videos!

James loves to help will everything I do. He actually did a pretty good job feeding William!

This is from Staten Island looking at Manhattan.  We came here on a drive to look around and were suprised at how pretty it is there. 

William is really ticklish!

William in the bath...they both have fun.

I caught this video of James without him knowing. I don't know where he gets his moves. Some of them are all his own! He has also and a very fast growth spurt lately, which explains why is jammies are too small. Please ignore the plumber :)