Teething...nothing more than teething...

Today we were awakened early by Kaia. She's going through something, and I think we'll use my go-to diagnosis: teething. So it was a weird day of being always a little bit sleepy and a little bit quiet for those who were sleeping and a little bit awake when asleep.
KAIA TOOK HER FIRST STEPS TODAY!! Daddy witnessed this milestone while I was at the gym. Multiple steps, apparently, and a few times. She showed me her newfound talents when I returned, and I was so glad.

Another day, another IKEA wardrobe assembled. We're thinking of applying for jobs. We would have preferred to have them assemble, but it takes WAY longer for them to arrive, so we bought a few things and put them together ourselves. Our house is becoming ever so slightly less echo-y. Yodelayheehoo!

I fought my nerves and went to the gym. It felt like my first day of school. I had a trainer show me the machines and set up an exercise program for me (all included, just like childcare!!). So I'm excited that some normal parts of life are returning. Plus I needed something to offset the chocolate and cheese and beer and cheese and sausage and bread and cheese and chocolate...

Our neighbours were going to the park this afternoon and we tagged along. Lots of fun, and really good conversation. Then back to their place for coffee and chocolate. It's so amazing to have them - it makes all the difference. We prayed for community here, and voila. And they were praying for neighbours. I'm not sure what kind of neighbours they were praying for, so hopefully we are also that. Neighbours we are for sure...

Please enjoy the new gadgets on my blog - the webcam helps you keep your eye on places pretty much anywhere around the world, and you can translate words into German and back again. I had a German joke of the day, but until I can read the jokes, I thought maybe I should delay that one. You never know! :)

We're hoping for a better sleep tonight. How much sleep can one toddler lose?