November Fun

The other morning during breakfast, Lily coughed up some phlegm and Nate asked her if she was going to spit it out.  Lily responded with "no, I use it to clean my teeth."   Paul's talking seems to have rocketed overnight.  Now I hear him saying "Elise, where are you?" and responding to Lily or Elise when they call for him with "what is it?"  I had to catch myself the other day when I realized how silly I sound when I try to figure out a way to get Elise up on the changing table these days.  Saying "Elise, would you like to wear the potty on your head while I change your diaper" sounds so bizarre but it works from time to time.    Elise also requests to wear a backpack for naps now and Paul likes to hold a motorcyle when he sleeps.

It's been a productive November so far.  We're spending our time enjoying as much of Munich as we can as well as working on all the work that goes into moving.  Big highlight was our overnight getaway for my birthday near Garmisch. It was perfect, even better than I could dream it.

Took Lily to the Munich Opera House to check out Romeo and Juliet Ballet.  Didn't think she'd last 30 minutes with high up standing seats only with 1/4 view of stage. She lasted the whole 2.5 hours.  I have a serious ballet fan here.

 St. Martin Lantern Parade with Lily's Kindergarten.

Turnen (gymnastics) class with Paul and Elise.

 Ice skating rink across the street from us is open for the season.

 Lily had her friend Johanna over for a sleepover.  Of course had to build a fort for them to sleep in.

 Feet up at our getaway hotel

 Morning hike near Garmisch

Time, as usual, is moving too fast.  Glad we're livin' it up.  I'll end this post with the perfect picture to display the kinds of moments we have in our house.....silly, sweet, messy, loud, frustrating, and hilarious.