Nebraska

This week Erik and I spent a few days in Nebraska visiting my cousins. We stayed with Julie but also spent a day with the Trucke's. Erik and Elliana are 6 weeks apart in age. They played together very well. It was fun to watch. I was also struck by the difference between boys and girls. During playgroup (4 boys 1 girl) there is always someone pulling hair, hitting, pushing, etc. Erik spent many hours with Elliana and I don't think we had to seperate them once. No ones hair got pulled, no one was hit on the head with a hammer, no one got a time out for bad behavior, etc. Erik is pretty gentle in general (although he has his moments) and it seemed like when not surrounded by testosterone the interactions between the kids was generally kind and gentle. Interesting!

Julie and I are both pregnant again -- 6 weeks apart. It is fun to experience pregnancy and raising kids together. Here are some photos from our trip.....

Erik loved the doll stroller, kitchen, and baby dolls. It was cute.








Alexa, Elliana, Erik, and Sydney after swimming.