I know, it's been a while. It's been very busy here, with work, friends visiting and Tae Kwon Do and all. That's right, Emmett has begun Tae Kwon Do classes at his preschool every Monday. He really seems to enjoy it, and it's been neat to hear of his progress. I am already in bragging mode from his Master's comment that he wants to clone Emmett. All because Emmett sits so nice and quietly and listens so well. That's my boy!

Emmett's English skills have really exploded. Most of what he says is understandable (at least by Craig and I). Although drool and draw sound a lot alike. =) His personality has also really blossomed. It's been such a joy to see more of who he is develop. He likes to be active, and he's a real goof ball sometimes. He makes up his own little songs, and would sit with Appa all day long reading books (or more like, having Appa read books to him). We have also discovered he has a mind for shapes and matching. It is not uncommon for him to point to a CR-V and say "That one is like 'Nea's" (Nea = Linaea, his cousin). He also likes to point out the triangles, squares and circles which appear on his dinner plate. At least he identifies them - he doesn't always EAT the circles (specifically the peas!).

Some of his favorite people are Halimony (Grandma) and Harboji (Grandpa). Halimony recently had a 2 week business trip, and you could tell that both Emmett and Halimony were struggling with withdrawl from each other. A little time together quickly provided their fix, and I'm sure that Halimony slept remarkably well that night! Emmett certainly did!

Next month will be 6 months home. This means our 6 month post-placement visit, and then our last steps in offically becoming a family. It is amazing to think that it was almost 6 months ago that we met Emmett. So much has changed since then. I can't imagine him not being here anymore. I check on his little sleeping form every night, and thank the Lord for him.

Speaking, of sleep, I'm in need of it. As it snows and snows outside, I'm worried about my morning commute. Heck, commute?!? I should worry about getting out of the driveway! Happy shovelling all my midwestern readers!