Mira in Marburg - A Flashback to Rana

We can't help but compare our two lovely daughters

from time to time, particularly when the flashbacks to 

Rana as a baby and toddler are so vivid!

Mira at almost 12 months

Rana at 15 months

Mira toddling through our old stomping grounds.

A Marching Band!

While Baba is away at a soccer tournament,

the girls and I were happy to discover 

a lot of musical activity around town today!

Happy 6th Birthday, Rana!

We took a stroll down memory lane in honor of Rana's 6th 

birthday and spent part of the weekend in Marburg.

Rana cannot recall much of our life there, 

which made our stroll through our old neighborhood 

even more important, including visiting the ducks 

and enjoying an ice cream cone along the riverbed. 

As we watched Mira toddle through town,

we reminiced about our little Rana 

who is growing up so fast!

Happy Birthday, Rana!

Let's put our shoes on!

Mira's observational skills are becoming more evident 

as she starts to copy more of our daily actions.

For example, because Rana usually takes a seat on the stairs

 to put on her shoes when we're getting ready to head out the door,

Mira has started doing the same.  She carries her shoes over,
takes a seat, and even tries to open the velcros
and lift up her feet to put on her shoes. 

On the other hand, she thoroughly enjoys taking everything OUT

of my bag or purse once I have packed it, as evidenced by the 

fact that she is holding my wallet in this picture, 

which means it still takes us a long time to get out the door!

Mira's First Day at Daycare!

Mira started daycare today and had a great time!

Since the daycare just opened, there are only four kids 

in her group so far and the parents are still mingling about

during the transition and adjustment period.

Nele (above) and the twins Valerie and Marielle

(below) are all about 1 and a half.

In the bilingual Kita, there are two teachers per group, 

one who speaks German and the other English.

After 3 hours of fun, 

Mira fell asleep in the car on the way home.

I'd say we're off to a good start!

Rana is a Seahorse!

Rana passed her swim test today and is officially a seahorse!

She can swim 25 meters without stopping, 

jump in and swim to the side of the pool,

and dive under to retrieve a ring.

We're proud of you, Rana!

Noor Came to Town!

It was lovely to see Noor and her parents again!