After two weeks of sickness, I finally was able to escape the house for almost an entire day!! We started our day by going to IST to watch Ellie in her assembly. Every Friday a different grade level puts on a 30 minute assembly for the elementary students. This Friday it was grade 1's turn. Their theme was the human body so they incorporated a bit of dance, music, drama, a quiz, and a couple of poems!! Ellie was a narrator for the drama. She was so calm up there in front of everyone. Each time I see her in front of others, I cannot contain my pride! She amazes me!!
After the assembly we visited with some friends at the school who we hadn't seen for a while. I also picked up Coop's application so he can start nursery next month (big step for us!), and then we stopped by to visit Eens' room so Coop could say bye and give his favorite assistant teacher a big kiss! I loved watching Coop in the school - he feels very at home. I know it will be a wonderful, loving environment and he will thrive, but I will definitely miss him!!
After our trip to the school, I dropped Coop off at home with our ayi and I went with friends to pick out fabric for a flapper dress! The PFO is having a Roaring 20's ball at the end of April. I can't find any clothes that fit me here, much less a flapper dress, so my friend Naoko is setting me up with her tailor - it should be an interesting experience I'm sure!! Anyway, we went to a small silk market and I found some fabric pretty quickly. It was so cheap, about $4.00 for 2 meters, that I bought two different colors because I couldn't decide which one I liked better!! I also found a beaded purse and of course, a feathered boa - all for under $10.00!!
After shopping, we went to our favorite restaurant, Din Tai Fung, for lunch! It was a treat to spend the morning with such good friends!!
After lunch, I came home and put my sweet Coop down for a nap and then I had my manicure/pedicure lady come over! Another little treat for the day! Not long after I was finished, the kids came home from school and they all played nicely, which was a huge treat - it doesn't seem to happen very often!! Ellie ended up having her friend Minori spend the night. I even made them my favorite chip dip from when I was little. My friend Carrie, introduced it to me when I was about 7. Everytime I spent the night at her house, I couldn't wait to eat "the" dip!! It is not healthy at all, but worth every little calorie!! We watched a movie and then they played Barbies until I told them it was time to lay down - they didn't argue so I'm pretty sure they were tired!
I finally fell into bed, exhausted, happy Danny finally made it home, and thankful for a fun day that lifted my spirits!!
4 comments:
can't wait to have coop in the class!
So, what was the dip made of? :) I love reading about your family and how well everything is going. Karleigh talks about Ellie a lot and is looking forward to seeing her again - I wouldn't mind seeing her mom too!
I'm a bit nervous, but I know he will have so much fun!! We'll have to get together again soon - maybe you can give me some advice on the nursery room!!
Kris - first you put a layer of cream cheese (8 oz. block!, next a layer of Hormel Chili (maybe 1/2 the can!) without beans and then you cut up Velveeta Cheese to put on the top. You can put it in the microwave or oven to warm up and eat with Fritos or tortillas!! I told you it is not a healthy choice, but it is really good!!
We will definitely have to get together this summer! I'm getting ready to book my airline tickets soon - I'm just waiting for my parents to verify their plans!! There is no way I am getting on a 13 hour plane flight with three kids and no help!!
One other thing, don't worry, we are just like any other "normal" family!! We have definitely had our bumps in the road while living here, but we try to make the best of it and I try to limit crying to a couple times a month!! Miss you!
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