Welcome Rosemary!

I haven't found much time or motivation to write a blog post in the past month and a half, but there is no way I can ignore it any longer. I feel pretty justified in not writing, with family out to visit and having a baby, but I am starting to feel a bit guilty about ignoring my blogging duties.

So, a really quick recap: On May 14th, my parents arrived in Fukuyama to spend 6 weeks with us. The plan was that they would arrive about 3 weeks before my due date so that we would have time to enjoy a bit of sightseeing around town, allow them to figure out the boy's routines, and a bit of leeway in case the baby came early.  That would leave us with 3 weeks after the birth of the baby, give or take.

The timing ended up being absolutely perfect, since our little bundle decided to make her appearance three days before her due date. Rosemary Blythe Reimer was born on June 5th,  weighing 3890 g (8 lbs. 9 oz.) and measuring 53 cm (21 in.). My labour was very fast and easy and we are both healthy and doing amazingly well. I will most definitely be writing a more detailed description of my birth experience in the near future, but will probably put it under a separate section of the blog for those of you who have absolutely no interest in reading the nitty gritty details :)

The boys are absolutely thrilled to have a little sister and baby in the house. Theo assumed the role of protective and doting big brother right away. William surprisingly doesn't seem too bummed out that he is no longer the baby but has been shifted to middle child status. He isn't as interested in her as Theo, but always gives a token "aaaaawwwwww!!!!" when he sees her. It really helps that grandma and grandpa are around to shower him with attention and bicycle rides when I have my hands full, so he is not feeling too neglected.

For now I am just trying to survive the demands of a newborn while enjoying the last week and a half of my parents help and company. I sure will miss them when they are gone!

William Turns Two!

Two years ago today we welcomed William into the world.

It took countless hours of love and attention, pounds of food, tears, smiles, bumps, bruises, kisses, and hugs to bring you the William we know and love today.

He is a non-stop ball of energy who love animals, trains, flowers, food, and most of all his family and friends.

Like a good little brother, he thinks that everything Theo does is brilliant. Whenever he hears his brother saying his name or sees him watching and laughing at his crazy antics, his whole face lights up. They are inseparable and Theo couldn't have wished for a more doting or attentive younger brother.

Almost every night we find William tucked into Theo's bed with him. We put them in their separate bunk beds and inevitably William waits until I leave the room to work his way up the ladder to snuggle with his brother. The funny part is that Theo is usually scrunched into a corner of the bed obviously allowing William to take the lion's share of pillow and blankets.

So what have we learned about this little human in his two years of existence? He plays hard, crashes hard, and is extremely loving. He craves attention and is never shy with strangers. He can't stand playing alone and always wants to be a part of what everyone else is doing. He can be an explosive ball of emotion, but unlike his brother he is not extremely stubborn. As long as you hold firm he will sooner than later cave and bend to your will.

He is not easily offended or angered, usually thinking that other children are playing some kind of fun game with him if he gets pushed or has his toys stolen. He is extremely giving, always thinking it is more fun to share his food and toys with someone else, even if they are his favourites. 

He is really becoming a little individual and we can't wait to get to know him better.

Ever wonder who William takes after? Well, here is a glimpse back in time to Dustin and my 2 year old selves. I suppose he looks like both of us in a way, but I think there is a shocking resemblance between William and little Dustin. 

Happy birthday to my littlest boy! We love you so much!