Restful Day With Children

Today John Mark slept until 9am, however Olivia Ann did not. She was up at 7am. Since we all went to bed so late Greg and I were hoping they would sleep in and John Mark did. Olivia Ann did not have a good night at all, so we are hoping for better tonight.

We just played at the apartment this morning. John Mark is eating anything we give him and Olivia Ann is not. She barely eats much at all. We are praying that will get better soon.
Nap time was challenging today for Olivia Ann. She was exhausted but did not want to be laid down. Finally after an hour of working, she was asleep enough for me to lay her down. John Mark went to sleep fairly quickly and slept three hours. Olivia Ann slept an hour in her bed and and hour on me.

After nap we called Tucker and Granny to video chat and Tucker was glued to the computer. He was so happy that both Olivia Ann and John Mark would say his name. It sounds like Tucky when they say his name, it is so cute and Tucker loved it. He and Granny seemed to be doing well and we had a nice chat with them. We called Nana and Papa next and let them talk to the kids. Renee was there too and it was great for all of them to see John Mark and Olivia Ann and for us to see then as well.

Both Olivia Ann and John Mark are learning their names quickly. Remember we kept their Russian names but are not calling them Polina or Baytimir. They both are very responsive to being called John Mark and Olivia Ann. They have been learning our names too. If you ask either one where is Mama or Daddy they point appropriately. Today after our video chat with Tucker, Greg asked John Mark where is Tucker and he pointed to the iPad. They have both been fascinated with the family photo album and Olivia Ann gets upset when John Mark is looking at it or carrying it around.

In between phone calls we went out and found an expensive grocery store. It was nice just get out a little and walk around. The double stroller Lora gave us is wonderful. The children love riding side by side in it and it is easy to move around.

Bedtime went much smoother tonight than last night, probably helped that we had a normal schedule today. Olivia Ann seems to be sleeping better tonight already so maybe she will have a good night.

Looking at a book

Looking at the iPad with Daddy

Ready for bed