Happy 2 1/2 year birthday, Andrin!

Andrin woke up this morning to Mami telling him that he has his 2 1/2 year birthday today! Clever boy he is, he asked about his present right away. But what a day it was! We applied for Bigna's American passport this morning and everything went smoothly. Andrin was a doll and handled having to wait for one hour. Back home, he wanted to play outside in the dirt and dig and rake some grass. We both had a great time. But after his nap, he really showed Mami what it means to be 2 1/2 years old ... pushing limits, drawing demonstratively on furniture, and giving his sister a little bit too much love (she even cried her first real tears today, it broke my heart). And then he gave Mami the scare of her life: He went into the office and locked himself in. Totally understandable because you just have to try it out and see what happens if you turn that nob. Mami and Papi did not realize that you can lock the office door from inside. Mami had to coax Andrin into turning the nob again. He stood inside, asking Mami to come in and Mami was trying to stay calm and cool ... He ended the day with his music lesson with his friend Madelyn. We will see what Papi will report from that outing ...

We are all desperate for spring ...

Entertaining his sister with his imaginative play.

Why are Mami's things always the most interesting?

Playing with Mami's new Playmobile toys...

Playing with the train with Mami. (Papi had to document Mami's perfect use of train tracks ...)

Relaxing in Bigna's bouncer. His feet are resting on his "happy appetite/step stool."

Waking up after his nap.

Sitting in his rocking chair outside and enjoying some nicer weather.

Andrin just enjoys resting his feet on something.