Parent Stuff

We have entered into the embarrassing parents arena. It's actually not as bad of a place as I once imagined.

I can totally understand why we are embarrassing. We don't speak German all that well, and the German I speak is pretty elementary.

It's kind of like being asking to be dropped off down the street so that you're not seen in that ugly blue van. Except for us it's being asked to not go to the Christmas party.

Which we went to anyway and were on our BEST behavior. Here is the picture to prove it.

(Here is the translation)

Naomi's Dad

No German

Thanks

Family Pic

Every few years Martin sketches our family.

We've got a lot going on with the kids, as you can see in the picture.

Sketchbook Class

Martin's boot.

He is amazing.

And I love him.

BBQ

When Martin returned from Poland we planned a BBQ and I got his favorite, Hamburgers! He decided to man the grill and this is what we got! (He did change a diaper mid-grill, but I don't think there was hope for us anyway) Thankfully I had some chicken on hand and I grilled it, and haven't let him near the grill since.

Martin's World

Martin's World

(He did give me input, but wanted me to write)

It's been one interesting journey so far. Martin's been moved around several times, but is now settling into his new position as a Platoon Sergeant. The Battery has recently done some rearranging and this is a new Platoon. He is leading 18 other Soldiers and is doing well. There is a lot of paper work involved to begin with, but Martin is getting things organized. He is going to a Leaders Course in March to help sharpen his skills and will be gone for a few weeks. Then in April will be taking part of a training in Poland. (all subject to change)

During the week we don't see each other much, the kids are in bed by the time he gets home. But, Martin has had weekends free and we have been trying to get in some good family time and a few naps here and there. We have not traveled much since it is cold, but we have found other stuff to do, like Roller Skating. Martin is such a good sport, he can barley skate, but does it because he loves us. We still enjoy reading books and try to have a nice quiet reading time before bed.