Feb. 21 - March 20

It's hard to believe we've already been here a month. Sometimes I think we've accomplished a lot so far; then reality hits and I realize we've got a long way to go! We're STILL trying to get settled and acclimated to a foreign country (although, officially, we're the foreigners now!) After a month in our house we still have many boxes to sort, we are still curtain-less, and without a street address, tv or phone. However, we do have internet (and THAT is huge!) After all, I consult the internet immediately for any ailment or concern that any family member may have...

We visited a Czech church today. They usually have translation, but the headphone system wasn't working. I had to spend the service out in the baby room with Lydia, and Brandon was huddled on the steps with the other non-Czech speaking attendees where someone was translating for them. Quite an experience.

Today we also found a park with swings and a slide! This seems to be quite unusual in the Czech Republic, so it was quite a find. Also, three American men were there with their kids and when we struck up a conversation with one of them, he invited me to a baby playgroup that meets on Monday morning. This is WAY out of my comfort zone but life has changed, to say the least. So... Lydia and I are boarding a bus (for the first time) tomorrow morning and going to playgroup from 10-12.

Also, the search for a car for me continues. I am now entering my 5th week of house arrest and hope that this is resolved soon. My "issues" with driving a stick are the root of the problem. And since the manual to automatic used car ratio is approximately 35:1, the field is narrow. We may have found 2 possibilities and will hopefully be able to make a decision this week.

Another week is beginning and I can't help but wonder what it will bring. I don't think life will ever be boring in the next three years. Every day seems to be a mini-adventure with so many new experiences.