Yes, lots of posts of Kai, so time for a quick Teo spread. Although not yet the outdoorsman Kai is, Teo is working out in his own way.
Teo Too
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New Zoo Adventure
Kai didn’t take a nap again Sunday (a scary trend), so instead of just heading to the playground we jumped on the bike and cruised across town to the zoo. In the past, I wouldn’t go solo to the zoo with Kai. Too far to travel without a stroller, and too difficult control both an energized Kai and a stroller at the same time. But in principle, the bike could work. And it did (although Kai did decide opening my backpack on the way home and threw out my German coursebook twice — unfortunately, I only caught him the first time.) The thanks you get as a parent, even after a chocolate ice cream cone.
Kai’s 1st Solo Bike
Another perfect day in Berlin, so took the initiative and headed out to the old Templehof Airport (now a park) so Kai could try out his wheels. It was good for a first day, but this seems like something that is repetition driven so will spend some practice time closer to home (it didn’t help that our bag got stolen while we were out cruising).
Kai’s 1st Dog
While our McDonald’s experiment failed miserably, the 1st May (Labor/Workers Day here in Germany) hot dog was well received. Kai is definitely right — I am done with fast food too.
Gleisdreieck Park Part 2
Our second outing to Gleisdreieck Park was excellent. It was a fantastic clear day, we had an early start, and we met up with our friends the Haes including their two young boys. It’s amazing how children will instantly copy behavior — as soon as Max was up in the tree, Kai was right next to him.
Kai Leaping
The First Night Out
A safe journey and then we had the full house — all the grandparents and Wolfson-Yamamoto grandchildren together. We all enjoyed a great dinner together at our favourite haunt Herr Rossi. While they say with new children 1 + 1 does not equal 2, we managed to pull this one off just fine.
Kai Too
While Teo is big news, his older brother is dazzling all of us as well. We’ve been hitting the streets a lot to give mom some space, and it’s been a lot of fun hanging out in Berlin, trying new dining options, and exploring new parks. Even at home, we are settling back down into routine of bath, books, and bed. Yesterday Kai was so exhausted he was asleep before 10pm for the first time in a week. Hopefully the trend continues!
Kai’s First Art Installation
King of the Hill
The Sandman
Latte Foam
Teo Week 1
Everyone is now home (which unfortunately includes Megumi who went back to Japan) and we are starting to try to build a normal routine with our two boys. It’s tough work, and doesn’t leave lots of room for non-family activities, but we did enjoy nice dinners together Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. In addition spring has come and hopefully we will all be out strolling the streets of Prenzlauerberg soon.
Curious Kai
Teo
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Kai and Teo
Teo
Settling In With Teo
We ended up bringing Teo home a day early due to so many new incoming deliveries (it’s true about this Prenzlauerberg baby boom). Happily, Teo was in perfect health and got the full green light to become our ward. We decided to keep the first meeting with Kai until Sunday morning to have everyone at their best disposition. And so far, the two brothers seem to be getting along well — even when they are not sleeping 🙂 Could Chika have asked for a better birthday present (I don’t think so)?
Brothers in Arms
That Face
Teo and Papa
Sweet Dreams