Hi I will just write a short entry today about yesterday because it was a pretty mellow day. No big adventures which was a relief.
We walked to a park across the street from where we are staying. It was fun, the kids played. Olive went on the "weeeeee" (slide) over and over again and climbed up each time. Netta hung back from the bigger kids watching for awhile. She jumped in and played a little and then hung back again. Then a sweet girl arrived with her two sisters. Her name was Soo Winn and she spoke a little English. She liked playing with both girls. She was 13 years old which to us would be 11 or 12 depending when her birthday is. The ages here start from 1 when you are born and then at the first chinese new year you turn 2 and then age yearly. Anyway she was really nice and it was nice for Netta to have someone to play with. Of course Netta's take was "yes it was fun but we can't plan another playdate." I'm just trying to be grateful for the moments as they come.
Then John went off to a concert - Olive had a nap - and Netta made collages out of all the brochures we have laying around. I spent some time on the computer looking for things we need for the house. It was nice to have some quiet time.
We had dinner at home - noodles with miso broth and some frozen fried dumplings and red bell pepper slices.
That was about it - a nice day. I can't wait til we have a place to hang out and make our own.
Soon - soon......
Hi Elana and everyone,
ReplyDeleteYou've already done and seen so much in so little time. I'm overwhelmed just vicariously watching.
I love the blog; knowing we can check in and really see what's happening with you all. It's like a journal/memoir you should keep forever and pass on to your kids. What a wonderful way to keep track of all that you will experience this year. Even your toughest days need to be mentioned and looked back on.
Life here is pretty uneventful-you aren't missing much, and I have to say I'm not minding the lazy days of summer. Carly sends her love and wants you, especially Netta, to know that she's thinking of you and can't wait until we get our acts together and get the skype camera so we can actually see you and talk at the same time. She also wants you to know she got braces and thinks they look extremely weird. I told her truthfully that I think they look pretty but she thinks I'm extremely weird.
We love you guys and will keep in touch. The Hills