很多肉

Michael always says that he has 很多肉. He also believes that because of this he won't get cold. Went to the store today and he was the only one who didn't put on a jacket. He refused, saying 我的肉很多，我不会冷

snakes

The belt on the air conditioning is loose or old. The car makes a very loud screeching sound whenever it is turned on if the AC is also on. It only lasts a few seconds. I always think it's cute because whenever it happens the kids think that there are snakes in the car.

reading in bed

We've played a nice trick on the kids. We've convinced them that reading to each other in bed before bedtime is the funnest thing ever. Sometimes they use flashlights, which really does seem fun. But usually it's just with the lights on and the door closed and they read books together before I turn the lights off. It doesn't happen every day, but when it does it's a treat. I can even bribe them with it.

Don't get me wrong, we do read to you kids at night and you've always had a nice bedtime routine. But it just amazes me that now I can send you to be extra early to read books, and you're all excited for it :-)

我就想要玩儿

Michael will periodically wake up around 11:00 and start crying. Today, when I went in to comfort him, he said, "我就想要玩儿!". He was, of course, half sleeping, and I gave him a hug and put him back centered on his pillow. It made me laugh. Even in his dreams, Michael is full of spirit.

Scooter, bike, chinese

Michael is a little speed demon on his scooter and bicycle. He doesn't have the best technique yet our balance, but he is fearless. Hard to believe sometimes he is only 3 years old.

Been teaching him some pinyin the past couple of days. He gets overwhelmed and doesn't have a lot of confidence. When we ask in any sort of question at all. It's been fun to see him gain a little bit of confidence in his skills at remembering the sounds the letters make and how pin yin works

Stickers in car

Great poop michael