the Jevne's: 2009-10-18

The highlight of last week was the arrival of the box grandma sent us. We got Samuel excited, especially to get all the mercy from the customs guy so that wouldnt charge us too much.. and it worked! Just charged us a US$0.75... when to other people even with smaller boxes is like $10-150.. yes, random. We all enjoy getting the stuff out, including Benjamin.. such funny picture. Although, it was the things we requested, Grandma spoiled us by putting some goodies in it. Sad part, Samuel never new there was candy in it cuz we kept it hid.. by the time I figure to give him some.. we had already ate most of it.. it is ok, he still got his gummies..

After all the excitement, and play time on campus, Samuel was obedient enough to carry the box.. it also made him fall asleep! But of course, Benjamin was sooo awake and happy that I took advantage of the situation to take few cute shots!

Once at home.. we distributed all the things.. including the letter fridge magnets which Benjamin thought they were candy at first but got disappointed when felt the hard plastic. Funny story though, Samuel's first little word with the letters was... yes, what a cougar brain washed kid...

Thank you again grandma.. I personally have enjoyed the childproof locks for the kitchen cabinets! Finally the trash is secure of tinny hands, besides the gas tank!

Anyway, back in Omaha, NE we used to go to playgroup on thursdays, which in fact was the day I asked to be off from work so that I could take my kids to these activities.. Well, we are few here too with children the same age. So the wonderfull ladies decided to do it twice a week after lunch. This is especially great for Benjamin since he needs little buddies his age, instead of bigger like Samuel or even older like in Joy school. Of course, Benjamin has learned the not nice ways from having an older brother, of not really sharing when really interested in a toy or using his force to get any toy of his interest. So, I feel bad for the other three cuties that dont have older brothers and look very new to the concept. However, he is the skinniest by far.. taking the same weight path as his brother.. skinny but big appetite.. I wonder how they will be when they grow.. The great thing now is that they sort of share some of the clothes! Sad I know. what looks big on Benjamin is a little tight on Samuel, but still works for both.

The funny part about play date is since we meet at the activities room, half of the time Benjamin wonders off towards the ping pong tables to watch.. or take his own little soft ball and tries to put it on top of the tables as there are people playing... yes, my kid.. something Samuel actually did when his was that age.. well, he still does.

We love play date.. even Samuel looks foward to it, especially if Lucy is there.. Talking with Paige, (Lucy's mom) we agreed they shouldnt sit by each other at Church, because they wont stop talking.. sometimes dont even really talk about the same thing but act like they understand each other and were having a conversation.. so wont let the other people around them hear the speakers.. I wanted to laugh when it first happen.. but got to set an example... right? And take some measures..