First the joyous occasions: The first Sunday of the month was the blessing of our little Avery. Unfortunatley there was too much noise around for me to hear the whole prayer but I did hear that she is to live a very charitable life.
In January we also celebrated Three Kings Day with the rest of Spain. This is the biggest gift giving holiday in Spain in which the Wise Men come on their camels and leave gifts for all the girls and boys. We have started to celebrate this holiday as well, but Santa still leaves most of the gifts at our house.
Avery turned 1 month and is growing very quickly. She is a very good baby and the boys have been adjusting very well to the new addition although Clark seems to get a little jealous sometimes. However, he loves to cuddle next to her and say "Mi nene" although he should say "mi nena" since she is a girl.
Clark is saying more words in both Spanish and English and understands both languages. He can almost say 1-10 in both languages by himself. We are working on his colors but for now yellow is the color of everything. He is also a superheroe expert and can identify all the Marvel Superheroes and he can tell you their real last name.
Charlie has been learning to read in Spanish and is doing very well. He is also a Superheroe expert and he and Clark still love to dress up as Superheroes.
Not so joyous occasion: The hardest thing about the month of January was that we were all sick, even Avery. The fact that I just gave birth, was not sleeping very much at night, hormones going crazy and sick with a cold that lasted a month, made for few crying sessions on the phone with my mom and on the shoulder of Leo. All this, I think, made the transition of 3 kids harder than I expected.
Let´s hope for a healthier and happier February.
Avery on her blessing day.
For Three Kings Day each boy received a new Superheroe costume.
Avery at 1 month old.
Clark helping to iron with a beater.
The boys playing cowboys and superheroes and Star Wars all at once. Even they like to multi-task.
