Our time is quickly coming to an end here in Kuala Lumpur. It has certainly been a fun and exciting (and at times challenging) two years here. At times, I find it hard to remember arriving here when you were just 7 and 8...and yet, that's how old you were. You had so many questions, there were so many things you wanted to do, so many places you wanted to see. I hope that you will always have fond memories of our time here...filled with fabulous stories.
Caleb...
Remember swimming in the Duta Tropika pool on Christmas Day after checking the weather in North Liberty where it was a very cold 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remember dancing at Club Med, making friends from around the world in the kids' club and trying escargot.
Remember pitching in your first baseball game in Singapore.
Remember trying roti canai and roti tissu and all sorts of other rotis while living here in Asia. You are my little "Roti King."
Remember getting tattoos on the beach in Thailand and foot massages from Tata.
Remember sweaty Saturday morning soccer sessions.
Remember coming home after the first day of school and telling me you will never make friends here. And then, think about the 3rd day of school and telling me about playing soccer with Chad and Tommy. Remember how it feels to make new friends and always try to extend that feeling to others.
Grayson...
Remember plugging your nose when you walked into the supermarket the first few weeks we lived here because you found the smells overwhelming.
Remember the time that you dyed your hair bright blue.
Remember New Year's Eve in Bali, wearing your bamboo hat and dancing with your friend from Australia.
Remember negotiating for tuk-tuks in Siem Reap. ($2...$2 only!) You've got skills, little man!
Remember riding the Buzz Lightyear ride in Hong Kong 5 million times.
Remember Minecraft and Pokemon and Match Attax and all sorts of other fun things you did with your friends here, which drove your Mommy nuts, but made you so happy.
Remember making Rainbow Loom bracelets for all of your friends and teachers. Your generosity is amazing and will bring you great things. Keep extending your generosity to others.
You have become fantastic little people. And, while I'm sure your favorite memories are different from these, I hope someday these will be just a few of the little memories that help you remember many wonderful times and experiences here.
I can't wait to start our new adventure in Poland together...exploring new places, meeting new people, making more memories.
Love,
Mom
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