Monday, May 18, 2009

Where in the World ...?

I know, I know, it's been a really long time since we've added anything to this blog. The one-year anniversary of our return from Ukraine passed in mid-February, without a lot of fanfare. We just sent off the first report to the Ukrainian Consulate in New York, documenting the boys' progress. They also had their annual physicals last week. They've each grown 4 to 4.5 inches in the past year, and gained about 10 lbs., so that's good. As the growth charts go, they are on the short side, but very solidly built.
Here's Matthew in a couple of pre-game shots. He plays A-ball in our town league. Unlike in T-ball, the kids get pitched to. Matthew is showing really good promise in his baseball skills, and is passionate about the game. His team is even called the Red Sox. It doesn't get any better than that!


Matthew clowning around at our neighbor Connor's birthday party.

Tommy and Papa take a break at the Mystic Aquarium during April vacation. Later that day, these two took a power nap in the hotel room, while Mommy and Matthew swam in the pool. Babushka (aka Grandma) met up with us for dinner. It was a nice getaway, but a short one.
Tonight we watched the boys perform in the Spring Concert at St. Brigid School. They did great and we were very proud. The school year is rapidly coming to a close. Though we will miss seeing all our friends at school, this year has not been without challenges. A good day is when Thomas is merely sent to the principal's office, rather than made to go home. Fortunately, he's managed to charm most of the teachers, administrators and older kids in the school. And, of course, he's so darn cute. One of these days, though, he's going to pick on the wrong kid and learn a very hard lesson. We secretly can't wait for that to happen. In the meantime, we supplement his preschool education with activities and special services that we hope will get him over this hump.