Talked with Elee this morning about his choice of potty words at school. I told if he continues to use those words at school then there will be no t.v. monday through friday. I think he got the point because when I picked him up today, he said he didn't use any bad words. :)
Met with two moms from church this morning at a bakery in Bad Schwalbach. Mopped the kitchen floor. Folded lots of clothes and put them away. Richie brought home Chinese food. It was good! Went to German class. Learned a lot!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
September 28, 2010 (Tuesday)
Today was a hectic day. Dropped Josiah off at the bus stop and drove Elee to school early to get Etan to school on time. As luck would have there was a STAU (traffic jam). It was dead traffic for about a half an hour. After Selma dropped Etan off at school, we went and went to the bakery and I got some stuff to go for breakfast. On the way home I stopped at an organic farm where they have cows and bought some Raw Cow milk! It was 1 euro for a litre. Plus .60 cent euro for the glass jar. The cows were eating beautiful GREEN grassy-something.
When I went to pick Elee up, a daughter of one of the mom's said that the van was running 15-20 minutes late. So the mom invited me over for a coffee for a minute. They had some cats so Luna had a lot of fun. The bus ended up being over a half hour late. Apparantly the van broke down. When I came home, Josiah was already home. He was fine and was playing with his toys.
As soon as Richie got home, he took the boys to their soccer practice. We decided to let the boys try it out. Richie sent the coach an email and the coach said it would be fine if they played even if they don't know German that well yet. I think it will be great for them.
When they got home from that, I went to a parents night at Elee's school. It was for the parents of kids going into school next year. The meeting of course was all in German. I got about 25% out of it. I got the gist of what they were talking about. I stayed to ask the head of Elee's school how he's doing and she said he's having problems adjusting but that it will just take time. She said that in January we'll meet and talk about that. I'm glad I asked though, because she said that he's talking about POOP and caca and will scare kids and stuff because of the language barrier. I got home at 10:20. Long day and exhausted.
When I went to pick Elee up, a daughter of one of the mom's said that the van was running 15-20 minutes late. So the mom invited me over for a coffee for a minute. They had some cats so Luna had a lot of fun. The bus ended up being over a half hour late. Apparantly the van broke down. When I came home, Josiah was already home. He was fine and was playing with his toys.
As soon as Richie got home, he took the boys to their soccer practice. We decided to let the boys try it out. Richie sent the coach an email and the coach said it would be fine if they played even if they don't know German that well yet. I think it will be great for them.
When they got home from that, I went to a parents night at Elee's school. It was for the parents of kids going into school next year. The meeting of course was all in German. I got about 25% out of it. I got the gist of what they were talking about. I stayed to ask the head of Elee's school how he's doing and she said he's having problems adjusting but that it will just take time. She said that in January we'll meet and talk about that. I'm glad I asked though, because she said that he's talking about POOP and caca and will scare kids and stuff because of the language barrier. I got home at 10:20. Long day and exhausted.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September 27, 2010 (Monday)
Richie left this morning for Munchen (Munich). He took the train to meet up some people from work for Oktoberfest. It's about a three hour train ride. I went to pick up my friend Selma and Etan around 4:30. They are staying the night! It's hard to put all the kids to bed by myself in this house. It took about 45 minutes. :) Luna was asking for daddy. Selma and I watched part of The Holiday before going to sleep. She is such a cool, chill person. Glad I have a friend that will come over like that and I can wear my pj's around. Very refreshing.
September 24-26, 2010 (friday-sunday)
Richie took half of the afternoon off on Friday so that we could take Elee to the school to register him for next year. Then Josie came by bus to Bad Schwalbach and she watched the kids while we picked up our friend Catherine at the train station. We went to dinner at our Pho place. I had a REALLY bad migraine and felt so sick. I thought I was going to get sick several times.
The next morning Richie went to the men's breakfast at church. When he came home around lunch time, Catherine and I went downtown to the Stadt Fest, had lunch and walked around. It was great and miraculously my headache went away! When we came home, Richie started a fire and it was so nice to chill with the kids and read books.
Sunday morning we dropped her off at the train station and hung out in downtown Wiesbaden all day. We walked around the fest a little bit and played in a park. Long weekend. It seems like it takes me forever to recover from a migraine.
The next morning Richie went to the men's breakfast at church. When he came home around lunch time, Catherine and I went downtown to the Stadt Fest, had lunch and walked around. It was great and miraculously my headache went away! When we came home, Richie started a fire and it was so nice to chill with the kids and read books.
Sunday morning we dropped her off at the train station and hung out in downtown Wiesbaden all day. We walked around the fest a little bit and played in a park. Long weekend. It seems like it takes me forever to recover from a migraine.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
September 23, 2010 (Thursday)
I just wrote a post for today and it got deleted. rrrrr.
I passed my drivers test. Yay! 93 out of 100.
Luna was fussy tonight. Could be she didn't take a good nap. When I went in her room to get her after nap time, she was on the floor with her pillow, quilt and cow and the light was on. She was sound asleep. It was too cute.
We went out for eis tonight in Bad Schwalbach. It was in the 60's today. It is supposed to get colder this weekend and rain. Luna dropped her eis at the playground. Pace had a few licks of mine (cocunut and cinnamon) and he liked it!
Pace is great. He was crying really hard when we were putting the other kids to bed. I knew he needed to eat. So I went upstairs to feed him. Just looking at him, he stopped crying and just smiled at me. He is such a happy baby.
I passed my drivers test. Yay! 93 out of 100.
Luna was fussy tonight. Could be she didn't take a good nap. When I went in her room to get her after nap time, she was on the floor with her pillow, quilt and cow and the light was on. She was sound asleep. It was too cute.
We went out for eis tonight in Bad Schwalbach. It was in the 60's today. It is supposed to get colder this weekend and rain. Luna dropped her eis at the playground. Pace had a few licks of mine (cocunut and cinnamon) and he liked it!
Pace is great. He was crying really hard when we were putting the other kids to bed. I knew he needed to eat. So I went upstairs to feed him. Just looking at him, he stopped crying and just smiled at me. He is such a happy baby.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
22 Sept, 2010 (Wednesday)
Elee found 2 euro under his pillow from the tooth fairy. Although he says there is no tooth fairy. He said he prayed to God and God told him that the tooth fairy is me and daddy. He is so clever. haahaha.
Some moms from church came over today for breakfast. I made a zucchini bake, and also a mango fritata. Luna watched a little t.v. and Pace slept for much of the time. It was a nice time. Makes the week quite a bit better.
I had German class tonight. It is so hard but I feel that I'm learning a little bit. Richie took the kids on a walk tonight while I was gone. I take my drivers test tomorrow. I hope I pass!
Some moms from church came over today for breakfast. I made a zucchini bake, and also a mango fritata. Luna watched a little t.v. and Pace slept for much of the time. It was a nice time. Makes the week quite a bit better.
I had German class tonight. It is so hard but I feel that I'm learning a little bit. Richie took the kids on a walk tonight while I was gone. I take my drivers test tomorrow. I hope I pass!
September 21, 2010 (Tuesday)
I had a headache today. I took phenergen and it took away my headache but made me super sleepy. I took a nap today. Elee last another tooth. He woke me up from my nap and I had to yank it out cuz it was just hanging there. Richie took the boys to Hettenhan which is where Elee's kindergarten is. They had soccor start up tonight. The boys seemed to like it okay. Richie said the coaches treat the kids as if they are training for the Olympics. It's a real bummer.
Monday, September 20, 2010
September 19, 2010
We just chilled out yesterday. We walked to our Burgerhaus and thought there was going to be a small fest. There wasn't. Richie read the dates wrong and it was last weekend. So we came home and had leftovers for lunch. Pace had conked out on the way home (he was in the Babybjorn) and then Richie put him in the crib all bundled up still and he took a really good nap. It was so cute to see him with his hat on and sweater and blanket sound asleep in his crib.
We went to church (starts at 3:30) and then afterwards we went out for Indian food. It was good. We've been there several times before.
We went to church (starts at 3:30) and then afterwards we went out for Indian food. It was good. We've been there several times before.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
September 18th, 2010
I sold stuff at a Flomarkt today in Hettenhain. It was good. I made 100 Euro which is about 130 dollars. It was in the country so I need to do one in the city, because I still have a lot of stuff left over! I'm going to use this money to save up for a family trip!
We had our friends Selma, Stephan and Etan over for dinner. It was a really nice time. We had steaks on the grill and Richie cooked them perfectly. So tired now. I took Imitrex for a migraine and it makes me sleepy. Going to sleep!
Today is dad and mom's anniversary. They would've been married 39 years? Dad, I thought of you and am thinking of you today!
We had our friends Selma, Stephan and Etan over for dinner. It was a really nice time. We had steaks on the grill and Richie cooked them perfectly. So tired now. I took Imitrex for a migraine and it makes me sleepy. Going to sleep!
Today is dad and mom's anniversary. They would've been married 39 years? Dad, I thought of you and am thinking of you today!
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 16th, 2010
We flew kites tonight after dinner. It was kind of cold and breezy, but perfect for flying kites. Elee preferred to pick flowers and jump in the big holes that were in the field. But when Luna flew the kite he wanted to as well. It was a lot of fun!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
September 15, 2010
It was drizzling this morning. Pace woke up at 3:30am and Richie got up and gave him his pacifier and he went back to bed until 7am! Luna got up EARLY, when Richie was putting on his clothes for work and said, "watchya doin' daddy"?
Last night I was telling Richie that Luna can be so cute and yet so difficult at times. Richie said sarcastically, "Where do you think she gets that from? From you and Judy". Then he told me how my dad told him the story about what Papa Don told him when he married my mom. How "when she's sweet she's sweet, and when she's sour she's sour". That put a smile on my face last night, remembering how my mom WAS that way. I miss her.
I went to Wiesbaden today for a lady's breakfast at Nelle's. My first time driving into the city without a GPS, although that wasn't intentional. I had accidently left the GPS in Richie's car. So, no GPS, no handy (cellphone), and no watch. My watch broke yesterday. I made it there with no problem and it was great.
We cleaned the upstairs guest bedroom a bit. Richie vacuumed the living room upstairs. The kids helped put away their toys. It's amazing how nice it looks when the floor is picked up!
I went to German class and the teacher was there! She was actually really nice. There were seven other students and I think I know the least amount of German. I was the only American there. There are several people from Poland, a guy from Peru, a girl from Russia, and a girl from Kenya. This is not for beginners, but because I was the only one that signed up for the beginner class they put me in this one. We'll see how I do. I already learned quite a bit tonight. Bis morgen (until tomorrow).
Last night I was telling Richie that Luna can be so cute and yet so difficult at times. Richie said sarcastically, "Where do you think she gets that from? From you and Judy". Then he told me how my dad told him the story about what Papa Don told him when he married my mom. How "when she's sweet she's sweet, and when she's sour she's sour". That put a smile on my face last night, remembering how my mom WAS that way. I miss her.
I went to Wiesbaden today for a lady's breakfast at Nelle's. My first time driving into the city without a GPS, although that wasn't intentional. I had accidently left the GPS in Richie's car. So, no GPS, no handy (cellphone), and no watch. My watch broke yesterday. I made it there with no problem and it was great.
We cleaned the upstairs guest bedroom a bit. Richie vacuumed the living room upstairs. The kids helped put away their toys. It's amazing how nice it looks when the floor is picked up!
I went to German class and the teacher was there! She was actually really nice. There were seven other students and I think I know the least amount of German. I was the only American there. There are several people from Poland, a guy from Peru, a girl from Russia, and a girl from Kenya. This is not for beginners, but because I was the only one that signed up for the beginner class they put me in this one. We'll see how I do. I already learned quite a bit tonight. Bis morgen (until tomorrow).
Monday, September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
I started getting a cold and last night I was up coughing a bit so I ended up sleeping propped up on two pillows. That always helps. This morning Pace woke up at 5:30. I was able to go back to bed until 7 after I fed him.
Luna and I cuddled on the couch a little bit. I ended up falling asleep for about 10 minutes and then we had to leave to pick Elee up from the bus stop. Pace was 'playing' on the floor. I had him on his belly but he rolled over onto his back. He is getting so big. Still no teeth. I LOVE his toothless smile. My favorite!
Elee had a better day at school today. They went on a walk and he picked some flowers. One was even a sunflower. He was so excited to give them to me. He pulled them out of his bag as soon as he got off of the bus.
Josiah said his first German sentence today at dinner. He said "A girl helped me with my homework on the bus". Aine madchen helpe mich mit hausaupgabe..." something like that. We were really excited.
The plumber came today to put insulation on the pipe that was leaking. He had fixed it a few weeks ago and had to let it air out and dry. He said something to me in German and Josiah said "he's finished". Josiah knew what he meant. It was so cool. They are supposed to come tomorrow to repair the rest of the ceiling.
I went to class tonight and the teacher didn't show!! At least there was another girl there, and then another guy came too. The girl called the school and they said that they cancelled the class because the three people that came last week didn't pay for the class. The other girl and I did pay! And I had told the school that I wouldn't be there last Wednesday because my husband was in the States. She told this to the school, and they said to come Wednesday and there would be class. This is very frustrating to me since this is the second time I've showed up with no teacher.
We'll see how it goes on Wednesday.
Pace ate two containers of food tonight. Organic peas and organic bananas. He LOVED the bananas and I had to give him a spoonful of peas and then a spoonful of the bananas to keep eating. I hope because he ate well that he'll sleep through the night.
Luna and I cuddled on the couch a little bit. I ended up falling asleep for about 10 minutes and then we had to leave to pick Elee up from the bus stop. Pace was 'playing' on the floor. I had him on his belly but he rolled over onto his back. He is getting so big. Still no teeth. I LOVE his toothless smile. My favorite!
Elee had a better day at school today. They went on a walk and he picked some flowers. One was even a sunflower. He was so excited to give them to me. He pulled them out of his bag as soon as he got off of the bus.
Josiah said his first German sentence today at dinner. He said "A girl helped me with my homework on the bus". Aine madchen helpe mich mit hausaupgabe..." something like that. We were really excited.
The plumber came today to put insulation on the pipe that was leaking. He had fixed it a few weeks ago and had to let it air out and dry. He said something to me in German and Josiah said "he's finished". Josiah knew what he meant. It was so cool. They are supposed to come tomorrow to repair the rest of the ceiling.
I went to class tonight and the teacher didn't show!! At least there was another girl there, and then another guy came too. The girl called the school and they said that they cancelled the class because the three people that came last week didn't pay for the class. The other girl and I did pay! And I had told the school that I wouldn't be there last Wednesday because my husband was in the States. She told this to the school, and they said to come Wednesday and there would be class. This is very frustrating to me since this is the second time I've showed up with no teacher.
We'll see how it goes on Wednesday.
Pace ate two containers of food tonight. Organic peas and organic bananas. He LOVED the bananas and I had to give him a spoonful of peas and then a spoonful of the bananas to keep eating. I hope because he ate well that he'll sleep through the night.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010 (Sunday)
I slept ALL through the night last night!! This was the first time I can remember in a long time that I have done that. Pace slept until 7:30. Luna didn't wake up at all, and Richie didn't wake up to go to the bathroom which usually wakes me up. Maybe because he is still jetlagged from the flight that he didn't get up. At any rate, I was so excited to get a FULL nights sleep. I felt good today.
I led worship today. It was good. I really need to learn some songs in German. Richie took the kids to the park while we practiced. After church, we got eis for dinner and a salad. Then we went to the commissary for groceries. It started raining so Richie stayed in the van with the kids and they watched a movie.
We got home and it was time for the kids to go to bed. I fed Pace organic sweet peas for the first time. He wasn't really into eating tonight. Richie and I watched a doncumentary all about Corn. It was very interesting.
I led worship today. It was good. I really need to learn some songs in German. Richie took the kids to the park while we practiced. After church, we got eis for dinner and a salad. Then we went to the commissary for groceries. It started raining so Richie stayed in the van with the kids and they watched a movie.
We got home and it was time for the kids to go to bed. I fed Pace organic sweet peas for the first time. He wasn't really into eating tonight. Richie and I watched a doncumentary all about Corn. It was very interesting.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sept 11, 2010 (Saturday)
Richie got home early this morning, about 7 AM. I made a big breakfast of fried potatoes, eggs, and bacon. Then we took Michelle back home into the city. We stopped at OBI (the German version of Home Depot) and bought a replacement bulb for the light in the kitchen (kuche). Afterwards we went to Fasanerie which is a free animal park and playground. We had a great time. The weather was perfect today. 70 degrees. It has been cold lately so this was a nice change.
For dinner we went to Rich and Tammi's house. They made tacos which was great. Tacos are hard to get here in Germany. The kids are in bed. I had a headache for the second part of the day. I'm feeling a little better now after taking some medication. Richie just started a fire so now we are going to go relax. Goodnight!
For dinner we went to Rich and Tammi's house. They made tacos which was great. Tacos are hard to get here in Germany. The kids are in bed. I had a headache for the second part of the day. I'm feeling a little better now after taking some medication. Richie just started a fire so now we are going to go relax. Goodnight!
Sept 10, 2010 (Friday)
A girl from our village came over today. It was nice to have some company. She brought her two kids (Luna's and Pace's age). She has one in Elee's class too who is 3 years old. In the evening she came with me to a Flomarkt that she told me about. Her friend was working it and also she knows the person who heads it up. I'm working one next weekend in Hettienhan where Elee's Kindergarten. It's kind of like a mom 2 mom sale in the states. I got some good German books for the kids for 1 euro each.
On our way back, we picked up Michelle from the bus stop in Bad Schwalbach. We went over some songs for Sunday and had a nice time hanging out. She is staying the night. Richie gets home tomorrow morning.
On our way back, we picked up Michelle from the bus stop in Bad Schwalbach. We went over some songs for Sunday and had a nice time hanging out. She is staying the night. Richie gets home tomorrow morning.
Friday, September 10, 2010
10.9.2010 (tHURSDAY)
This is how they write the date in Germany. Day, then month, then year. Maybe I should start doing my blog this way for practice. Today was a much better day. I got Josiah and Elee off to school on time. After dropping Elee off at the bus stop, I met with two friends from church for breakfast. We met in Bad Schwalbach. I had to pick up some medications there for my migraines. It cost me 181 Euro (which is close to $250). I sure hope my insurance will cover this.
Seeing Nelle and Uli this morning really cheered me up. It was nice to get out of the house.
For dinner we had pot pies but Luna had 'oatmere' (oatmeal~Quaker Oats Simple Harvest..yum!). She asked for 'oatmere' , so hard to say no to that. I ate her pot pie. :) I went to check on the boys last night and they were so cute. They were both on the top bunk sound asleep. I took a picture but it didn't turn out. Josiah woke up saying the light hurt his eyes.
Seeing Nelle and Uli this morning really cheered me up. It was nice to get out of the house.
For dinner we had pot pies but Luna had 'oatmere' (oatmeal~Quaker Oats Simple Harvest..yum!). She asked for 'oatmere' , so hard to say no to that. I ate her pot pie. :) I went to check on the boys last night and they were so cute. They were both on the top bunk sound asleep. I took a picture but it didn't turn out. Josiah woke up saying the light hurt his eyes.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 8th, 2010 (Wednesday)
Today was a difficult day. I got Josiah ready and off to the bus on time. He walks on his own. Then got Elee to the bus stop shortly after that only to find that we were "late again". The bus driver pointed to his watch and I showed him my watch to show that I wasn't late. It's a new bus driver and he now has to make two more stops in two other small villages. So now I have to get there earlier. Cried a couple times. I miss my family.
I changed the strings on my guitar before picking Elee up from the bus stop. Elee seemed to have a better day today.
Josiah said he did some coloring in his german language class. He has the class now from Mon-Fri at 8am. I'm glad he is in this class.
Still haven't talked with Richie. Hopefully I can get ahold of him tonight. Luna is sleeping in my bed again tonight. She moves around a bit, but I slept much better knowing she was there next to me. And I had someone to snuggle up with.
I changed the strings on my guitar before picking Elee up from the bus stop. Elee seemed to have a better day today.
Josiah said he did some coloring in his german language class. He has the class now from Mon-Fri at 8am. I'm glad he is in this class.
Still haven't talked with Richie. Hopefully I can get ahold of him tonight. Luna is sleeping in my bed again tonight. She moves around a bit, but I slept much better knowing she was there next to me. And I had someone to snuggle up with.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 7th (Tuesday)
Richie left for the States this morning for work. So it's just me and the kidos until Saturday. I hate being by myself at night. I have Luna in my bed so hopefully that will help. She's been getting up in the middle of the night so at least this way I won't have to go upstairs.
Josiah thought he had German class after school like he does on Monday's so he missed his bus. A teacher called me and told me he was going to take the next one. If I were Josiah, I would be confused too. I don't know why they think that have a changing schedule would have a positive impact on kids. I really miss their Montessori school.
Off to bed. I hope I can sleep. Please pray for me this week. :)
Josiah thought he had German class after school like he does on Monday's so he missed his bus. A teacher called me and told me he was going to take the next one. If I were Josiah, I would be confused too. I don't know why they think that have a changing schedule would have a positive impact on kids. I really miss their Montessori school.
Off to bed. I hope I can sleep. Please pray for me this week. :)
Monday, September 6, 2010
September 6th (Monday)
Today was a long day. Richie had today off of work for Labor Day weekend. We went to Josiah's school where Elee is supposed to have German class but we were able to get out of it for now. Otherwise, I'd have to take Elee everyday (where there are no ramps for strollers and a lot a lot a lot of steps) and wait an hour with Luna and Pace and then take Elee to his Kindergarten class in another city. That would not be fun. So they said we can wait and see how he does in Kindergarten. I really hope he will pick up the language.
After that we went to the Rathaus (Townhall) and then to a bakery. Then we took Elee to school. I was supposed to have a meeting with the head of the school but she was out ill. So I talked with Elee's teacher a little bit. Apparantly he's having a hard time adjusting. He gets really angry and gets rough with the kids in his class. I peaked in on him and he was sitting in a corner by himself with a sad look on his face and just twirling a toy around. In kindergarten in Germany, they only spiel (play) and they don't have 'works' like in the Montessori school. It is really chaotic in his class here and I don't think that helps. I think it's good for him to have the structure of the Montessori school while still being able to have the freedom of choosing a work to do. I just felt so bad for him after seeing him in his class. He comes home some days and will tell me that kids are picking on him at the playground and throwing sand at him. Or they say 'americanicsh' or something like that. I walked to the bus stop today to pick him up (just me cuz richie was home with luna and pace). He got out of the van and was just so sad and had his head slumped over. I started crying and just gave him a big hug. This is harder than I thought it would be.
Richie flew a kite with the boys for a bit and then I went to a Dr. appointment today in the city. My friend recommended him. So I went there so I could get a refill of my migraine medicine. Thankfully he gave me a prescription. Yay!
After dinner (pork chops on the grill.....our first time using it), I went to German class in Taunnesstein (20 minutes away). Only to find out that the teacher left early cuz no one showed. I think she has her times mixed up. I will have to call the school tomorrow. It made me so frustrated that I started crying like a baby. Elee's not the only one having a hard time adjusting. :)
Pace REALLY likes sweet potatoes. We've only given him rice/oatmeal baby cereal. Tonight was the first night for him to try something else and he loved it!
After that we went to the Rathaus (Townhall) and then to a bakery. Then we took Elee to school. I was supposed to have a meeting with the head of the school but she was out ill. So I talked with Elee's teacher a little bit. Apparantly he's having a hard time adjusting. He gets really angry and gets rough with the kids in his class. I peaked in on him and he was sitting in a corner by himself with a sad look on his face and just twirling a toy around. In kindergarten in Germany, they only spiel (play) and they don't have 'works' like in the Montessori school. It is really chaotic in his class here and I don't think that helps. I think it's good for him to have the structure of the Montessori school while still being able to have the freedom of choosing a work to do. I just felt so bad for him after seeing him in his class. He comes home some days and will tell me that kids are picking on him at the playground and throwing sand at him. Or they say 'americanicsh' or something like that. I walked to the bus stop today to pick him up (just me cuz richie was home with luna and pace). He got out of the van and was just so sad and had his head slumped over. I started crying and just gave him a big hug. This is harder than I thought it would be.
Richie flew a kite with the boys for a bit and then I went to a Dr. appointment today in the city. My friend recommended him. So I went there so I could get a refill of my migraine medicine. Thankfully he gave me a prescription. Yay!
After dinner (pork chops on the grill.....our first time using it), I went to German class in Taunnesstein (20 minutes away). Only to find out that the teacher left early cuz no one showed. I think she has her times mixed up. I will have to call the school tomorrow. It made me so frustrated that I started crying like a baby. Elee's not the only one having a hard time adjusting. :)
Pace REALLY likes sweet potatoes. We've only given him rice/oatmeal baby cereal. Tonight was the first night for him to try something else and he loved it!
Sept 5th (Sunday)
Went to a Knippe (Knippe~ an old priest who had a natural method for healing) 'foot bath' this morning with Richie. It's in the middle of a forest. There's a little pool with a rail that you walk around three times. Then you walk around the outside of the pool three times and repeat. The water is super cold and it's supposed to be good for circulation. Richie and I did that before we came home. It was relaxing. This is also something that I'd like to take people to do when they come to visit. You get a sense of the German culture for sure.
We went to our friend, Selma's, for lunch. It was a great time. Then we went to church afterwards. After that we went to the commissary for some groceries so that we'd have stuff for the week.
We went to our friend, Selma's, for lunch. It was a great time. Then we went to church afterwards. After that we went to the commissary for some groceries so that we'd have stuff for the week.
Sept 4th, 2010 (Saturday)
Today is mine and Richie's 11th anniversary. Josie came over at 2pm to watch Josiah, Elee, and Luna. We took Pace with us. We stayed at The Crowne Plaza in downtown Wiesbaden overnight. We walked around and then got dinner at Wikinger. It was the BEST meal I had in a long time. We actually got to talk and just feed ourselves and the food was great! We both got steaks to cook on a stone that they brought to the table. It was awesome to cook our own steaks the way we wanted them. If anyone comes to visit us, that is where I want to take them.
September 3rd, 2010 (Friday)
Went on a crazy long walk tonight in the fields by our house. The weeds were to our knees and I kept worrying about ticks. Richie would say, "okay, Maggie from Mt. Clemens". We followed it down near a small stream and then got lost. It was getting dark and there was absolutely no one around. Richie had Pace in the pack and then was pushing Luna in our Burley bike trailer. We found a couple different species of mushrooms. Some that looked like 'corn on the cob' as the boys would say, and some red ones. We found our way back to a road and took the road back home. It was definately an adventure. We got home just before the sun set.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September 1st, 2010 (Wednesday)
We got the van fixed yesterday. Richie took it in to the dealership in the morning and then took the train to work. It's great to have public transportation!
Today was a good day. No headache. Got some laundry done. Made some cookies with the boys. Played the Geetar a bit. Played sone UNO with Elee.
Tonight after dinner we went to the park in our neighboorhood. We played Fusball. Elee, Josiah and I against daddy. I think he won, although we did score a few goals.
President Obama announced today that Operation Iraqi Freedom is officially over.
Today was a good day. No headache. Got some laundry done. Made some cookies with the boys. Played the Geetar a bit. Played sone UNO with Elee.
Tonight after dinner we went to the park in our neighboorhood. We played Fusball. Elee, Josiah and I against daddy. I think he won, although we did score a few goals.
President Obama announced today that Operation Iraqi Freedom is officially over.
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