I took Tobias up to Bellingham this morning so he could see a “real” American mall. He made a comment the other day that sounded almost like a sigh of relief when we were at the outlet mall, that now he had finally been to an American mall. I told him that wasn’t really the full mall experience he was looking for, so today he got what he wanted. We shopped for over two hours for the right pair of Levi jeans, but it seems he’s wanting something that apparently isn’t made, as he never found them. Oh well, he tried.
Kaleb stayed home and studied for an upcoming science test and played a little piano. It was good to separate the boys for a while so they don’t get on each other’s nerves. Kaleb has a tendency to be annoying in many ways, but Tobias is so good natured it doesn’t really matter. I’m hoping this time with Tobias improves Kaleb’s social skills, but it might take more than six weeks of having someone in our house to accomplish that goal.
Tonight we had a much anticipated BBQ with our home fellowship group from church. The boys swam in the pool, Tobias shot baskets with some other kids while Kaleb rode around on an ATV (see photo). Tobias hung out with the older boys and ended up on the Wii. No matter what country they are from, kids are hooked on electronics. It’s a universal pull; like gravity to earth.
So far it seems, Tobias is having a good time in America. I keep talking to him about different things and buying typical foods American’s might like, just to give him as much exposure as possible. At this juncture, he doesn’t like Cracker Jacks, he thinks root beer tastes like “bad caramels” and therefore doesn’t like Root Beer floats, and he’s not fond of Red Vines. He likes Reeses’ Pieces, however. He doesn’t eat much of anything though and I’ve yet to see him finish a meal, as he gets full before all the food is gone from his plate. I wish I had that problem. He’s a good kid and easy to have around. I so hope he rubs off on Kaleb.
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