That's what it feels like sometimes having 2 kids under 4. Nolan and Kiersten are getting along great. He grins like a Cheshire cat every time he sees her. I love watching his dimples deepen when we peek in her room after he wakes. He's sitting up, eating solids, and scooting backward. Kiersten is such a great big sister & is growing up to be a smart little girl. She's learning to count to 100 and is slooooowly learning to read by sounding out words. She gets frustrated and impatient, so gives up easily. She likes putting on plays & dancing around the house. She has learned quite a few songs from my iPod, and knows the words to Beatles songs. I started singing "I am the Walrus", and she started in with "I am the egg man" and made my jaw drop. And she chose to wear her Beatles shirt yesterday, when she had the choice of wearing that or a brand new halter-style shirt she just got last week. My little fan!
Richard & I are still looking for jobs & hope to stay as close to Asheville as possible. We still feel like there's so much of this city yet to explore, and would love more time to spend here. It's quite frustrating sending out applications and emails without receiving any word from anyone. My one interview ended in a rejection. Not exactly doing anything for my faith in my career choice!
On a positive note, Richard & I have our 6th anniversary coming up next weekend. We're taking a staycation, making the most of our limited budget. We're going to be tourists for a weekend, even taking a trolley tour of downtown. We cannot wait. A big thank you to my mom (and Elsa, though she's not been informed yet) for taking care of the kids so we can have our romantic weekend. It's been WAY too long!!
