I keep getting asked how I am liking Germany so far. So far it is not too much different than anywhere else. We just go through the week doing normal, routine things. We have been getting caught up on appointments. Ben is just now starting to go to work. A typical day for Natalie and I is to wake up at 7:30, get ready and eat breakfast, maybe take the bus somewhere (appt, library, store), play at the park, eat lunch, nap from about 2-4, play, go for a walk, play on the playground, eat dinner, then get ready for bed. I usually catch up on cleaning while she is down for a nap. Between picking up after her and sweeping and mopping all of these floors, it keeps me pretty busy.
Naptime has been a source of frustration for all of us. She started wanting to nap in my bed, then wanting me to lay down with her, and then wanting to get up and "go potty." It seemed that I would try to lay her down shortly after noon, and then we would battle for about two hours until she finally gave in after two. A few days of this, and I decided that maybe she wasn't ready for a nap that early in the day, that perhaps her little body is somewhat off schedule. I switched to laying her down a little later in the afternoons and that seems to be working. We are also fighting smaller battles, such as potty-training and sleeping through the night (she is waking and wanting to come into our bed). Perhaps the move was a little harder on her than I thought it would be. I feel like things will be a bit easier when she has "her" things and "her" room. Until then, we are praying for patience and guidance, and welcome any advice on "raising a 2 year old!"
We try to take advantage of the weekends and at least go downtown. This weekend, we went to the lighting of the castle. Three times a year they re-enact the castle burning, in memory of the three times that the castle has caught on fire. It was followed by a 15 min. firework display over the river. We are anxious to get out and drive about.
Praying for patience,
Take care & God bless!
Aw, I'm so glad you're getting into a routine. I'm not perhaps the one to give advice, but I think you said it best. When dealing with any two year old, patience is required. And Nat is so good tempered- imagine if she wasn't. I feel like I keep missing you guys on skype. This month is ridiculous for us. I have a workshop Wednesday and Thursday, then summer school starts on Monday. I'll do that for two and a half weeks, then it should slow down some. July is going to be my calm month. June is hectic, especially with Syd playing t-ball. Well, I've got to go finish doing some cleaning and see about getting some homework done. We love you guys!
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