Having 2 parents working full-time, with 2 kids, and no family nearby is fucking HARD, y'all.
Large Son is in 1st grade, and doing well. He does seem to be struggling with self-regulation, but teacher doesn't see anything concerning. He's writing a lot (loves to make signs that tell people what to do. In detail. With 1st grader spelling), which is cool.
Small Son is 2 now, and likes to do everything his brother does. He's started telling little autobigraphical stories, which is adorable. He's still shorter than his 2 friends who are the same age, but also still significantly denser. He loves anything musical, and can sometimes sing recognizable songs. So, dwarf bard.
I am hoping to have a new work situation by the middle of this year, but it's being complicated by at home stuff, as DH has transitioned to an Actual Full-Time Employee Again, rather than a contractor, but this is not coming with an increase in The Monies (with fun bonus "No One Has Time To Do House Things Anymore"). But work sucks, and I'd like to be able to take Christmas Break off more than once every 5 years, so...