We have been dealing with some heavy topics around here lately. Nathan has had a lot of questions about death (What happens when we die? Are mommy and daddy ever going to die? Why do we die?) and things of that nature. This is happening sooner than I expected it to and caught me fairly off guard. I am answering as best and honestly as I can in a way that instills in him a sense of faith, peace, love, and the appropriate level of developmental understanding. I find the more comfortable and at peace I am, the better I am able to answer him. But it’s hard to see him get very sad over the fact that at some point (hopefully not for a very long time!) we will all pass away. He gets emotional about it and tells me he never wants to get older so that I won’t get older and that way he can “save me” so I don’t die. It’s a delicate territory to navigate but I think we are doing it well so far.

William is as goofy and strong-willed as ever. He really wants to do everything himself… everything. And if I help him in any way whatsoever then he feels it necessary to start all over again. It’s infuriating and adorable all at the same time and is bringing me to the realization that toddlerhood does not bring out the best in me!

Colin is just as sweet as can be and is getting bigger every day. I really didn’t think it was possible to have a baby that is this easy. He is, however, very loud. He makes a screeching pterodactyl type sound that allows me to easily locate David in Costco whenever we get separated. He’s a long and lean baby and seems to be pleased with whatever we are doing, whenever we are doing it. 🙂

I have 4 weeks left to this semester with 2 very large projects due and 5 smaller ones. But even with all that hanging over my head, I feel like the end is near and the relief associated with that is blooming! David is in the middle of his FINAL quarter of business school. We have sacrificed so much for this degree for so long that the mere fact we are almost done is almost too much to comprehend. I can’t imagine how much easier things are going to get when David is done. And then when I am done. Just imagine – parenting and living life without being in school at the same time! It’s a very exciting concept!

In other news, we have acquired three pet snails that are still going strong after a week and one lizard we caught but then set free. Let the critter collecting begin!