I was busy in the kitchen today, and when I looked up there was Kai walking 3 steps to the table in his play area. Shock and awe came over me. I wish I could replay the original scene, but after a few trials (using bagel insides as bait) I was able to recreate a poor version of the original. Stay tuned: updates coming soon.
So we had a last minute change of heart to renew Chika’s US Greencard, which is not a big deal until you have to travel with 11-month Kai. Amidst all the anxiety of travelling, getting around, dealing with daily routines, etc., it turned out to be a really nice trip. We didn’t plan any major activities, so it was just Kai all day (which started at 1:30am the first night) for 5 days. I think we need to have these more often (but will be happy if the Greencard app goes through without needing to return for an interview).
Yes, it’s been a long time and a lot has happened, but we will come back to that later. Today Kai turned 9 months. And the changes are happening faster every day now. Lots of crawling, a few new syllables, and our little Magellan has left no stone (or anything else for that matter) of our apartment unturned. Thanks for a wonderful 9 months Kai.
Some scenes captured today from some of Kai’s local partners in crime.
I found myself going through all the photos, and in tribute made a collage of papa & Kai. So many adventures (Japan, France, Austria, Germany, USA) and so many moments, including some “b-sides” that didn’t make the cut the first time around, and some candid moments as well.
Kai is beginning to cross-over into the world of self-consumption. Bananas beware!
After taking nap for a few hours, Kai finally woke up for lunch. We’ll see lions today after this!
While Chika was having massage, Kai and papa took some time to quick a few snaps on the couch.