Open for business.

While I was at Bible study this morning, "they" (whoever "they" is) came and prepared the pool. I really don't know what this means... can we go swimming in it? It looks a bit dirty and I imagine it's pretty cold. We have a control box inside the house, but it's all in Czech (of course). I don't think I want to start making my best guess and pushing buttons, but it sure looks tempting out there in the backyard with the cover off and the sun shining!

Lydia and I visited another playgroup yesterday. This one was much smaller with 4 other children, all the same age as Lydia. We had a really nice time, but I don't think it will be long term since all of the other mommies plan to send their kids to "nursery" in the fall. It must be a European thing but it seems to be the thing to do. It's basically preschool and it just amazes me that these moms will be sending their 18 month old children to preschool 3 days a week from 8:30-3:00. Keep in mind, these moms are not working outside the home. My neighbor is even sending her son starting next week and he's two weeks younger than Lydia. This playgroup was the first time I found myself having to explain why I won't be sending Lydia in the fall. I guess it's all about the culture that you're accustomed to.