And That’s a Wrap!

March 1st, 2016

We just wrapped up our last week of February. Here are some memories and pictures to capture the passing of time. We continue to transition and settle into life, experiencing so many foreign things slowly becoming familiar.

It snowed! Big, wispy flakes fell from the sky like pieces of cotton. It was beautiful! Lil S and I built a snow cat for Adi who watched us from our Living Room picture window.

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Wednesday the sun came out again and most of the snow had melted. After school, the boys and I headed over to a new trail to show E the labyrinth. The boys rode their bikes while I walked behind them. We also found another stop on the Life Path. It was a long table with a view looking out to the field. On the table were several plates with the words “rest a little while” inscribed in different languages. As we headed back to the car, hubby rode up on his bike. It was a fun surprise seeing him.

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On Thursday, S and I walked over to our village kindergarten to inquire about availability. Recently, we learned it is very difficult to get in if you are not German because they are full to capacity. My friend, Amy, put her son on the waiting list last September. I figured I would try to do the same. We met briefly with a woman who took our information and told me that someone would call us. I asked her if I should look into other kindergartens. She said yes and then pointed to the one across the street. I was unaware there was another so close. We immediately walked over and met with the Director. She couldn’t talk very long but invited us back the following morning.

Friday morning, S and I returned for our meeting. I tried to do my best to answer questions in German using my very limited language skills, Google translate and the Director’s broken English. Another new experience under my belt! The Director was patient and kind. She offered us a tour after our meeting. I liked the feel of the school. Its a Catholic kindergarten with beautiful classrooms, large windows that let in a lot of natural light and several staff that were playing with the children. The school can take about seventy-five students and is currently at capacity. I signed S up for the half day program. However, the Director doesn’t know if there will be availability come September. I hope so! She told me that they currently have one native English speaker right now. He picked up German within six months.

On the way home, S and I stopped by our favorite coffee shop to warm up with some hot drinks. I can’t believe our youngest will be going to kindergarten in the Fall! Though we don’t know where, I’ll continue to pray for the Lord’s leading to the right place. Will you join me?

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On our way home, we stopped by our neighbors house and introduced ourselves. Now we know names and snippets of stories that we can pick up in the future. They also have cats so perhaps we can check in on each other’s pets when needed. We will see…

The boys received a sweet treat later that day when Daddy delivered a Valentines package from Grammy Julie that arrived in the mail.

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This weekend we continued our painting and cleaning. Hubby put a fresh coat of white paint in the boys room while I scrubbed dirty windows and our back door. We also worked on setting up our Living Room. We are making progress on our home! One room has become a major catchall for all things, especially toys. Its a HUGE mess but the others are taking shape.

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I finally unearthed the German book I ordered through Amazon when we were in our temporary quarters and then lost after we packed up and moved again. I’m working on the eight key question words. Wo, pronounced “voh” means “where” and is the most commonly used. “Wo ist eine toilette?” We are learning a little German via shopping as well. The boys were excited when we found Shaun das Schaf (Shaun the Sheep) animal crackers at our local grocery store.

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And now…onto March and visits from loved ones! May this month and the start of Spring bring warmth to all of our bodies and souls. Much love from Germany!

hugs~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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