Hi Ho Hi Ho it's off to school we go.....

Ok, so maybe not OFF to school...but you get my point. As of yesterday, Ali is officially a 6th grader. Please tell my how that happened? I don't know how my baby girl got to be 10 years old and in the 6th grade! Anyway, enough about that...but school is definitely going to be more of a challenge with a little one around. Russie wants my attention also. Understandable, but a little difficult when I am trying to teach oh say a math lesson. I know we will all settle into a routine eventually. He plays well by himself...but he also likes to say "Mama" a million and one times! :) (not that I am complaining...I waited a long time to be able to hear that)

Since my last post, Russie Clark had his first hair cut since being home. He was SO good. He just sat there as still as could be the entire time. The gal couldn't believe it. Then on Sat. Jay, Paula, and Abby (my brother and his family)were able to meet the little man for the first time. Russie was able to meet his cousin, Abby! She wanted to hold him so badly but he was having NONE of that. Though Paula did manage to get in some snuggle time. He also had his first donut this weekend...but to my disappointment he wasn't all that excited about it. Ha! I thought "you just have to love donuts...who doesn't LOVE donuts!!!"

Sunday was our baby shower. It was held at a friends house from church...they live in our neighborhood. We received quite a few clothes, pj's, books, truck and cars, and you gotta love it....his first drum set. Ummmm, thanks gals!! Maybe they don't love us very much...hahaha...all joking aside I am sure Russie Clark will love it. They told me after I opened it (2 ladies went in together) "you may never speak to us again, but we will be his best friend"...you got that right. Heehee...

My time is limited (surprise, surprise)...so I best cut this short. Oh yes, we are anxiously awaiting a visit from T.C.'s parents this weekend. This will be there first trip down here to see us and first time to see their new grandson. We are all excited. Though we aren't sure how to handle the name thing...you all know that Russie calls T.C. Papa...and well, that is what Ali calls his dad. We will see how that goes....major confusion! A couple of people suggested Grandpapa...that is pretty cute.

Another funny story...we were in the van on Sat. and out of the blue Russie called us all "coocoo". Yep....coocoo....and boy did he think it was the funniest thing ever. He also called T.C. "tato" (which is Ukrainian for Dad)for the first time. He has since called him that several times. He seems to switch between Papa and Tato. See, he had caregivers that spoke Ukrainian and others that spoke Russian...he seems to know some of each. Anyway, he would say "Mama, Tato, y Ali...coocoo"...then followed by laugh, giggle, laugh!!! Guess the truth comes out....even from the mouth of a toddler. Ha!

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