At one point, Brandon won "Hero Dad of the Universe" award. He gave up his seat and walked around the plane for the hour or so, so that the kids could stretch out across two seats. Ironically, the last trip he took to China, he had 3 seats to himself to lie down and sleep. This time he was seatless. If it wasn't for his heroic actions I am certain Lydia would have pulled her first all-nighter and the ripe old age of 4.
Our first day was a test of any child's tolerance, let alone two severely jetlagged tykes. We visited two preschools and FIFTEEN apartments. I don't think the realtor will nominate either of our kids as "Best Behaved American Child of the Year". But honestly, if it was acceptable for a 30+ year old woman to fall on the ground and writhe about, I may have done just that. Even McDonald's was a total bust with both kids whining and moaning throughout the duration:
Mommy's Brain: "I know, kids! Let's draw even MORE attention to our fine blonde hair, fair complexions and light-hued eyes. How about some more pouty faces and wailing excessively in public??? That sounds FUN!"
Kids' Brains: "OKAY!!!!!! Yippee!"
Daddy's Brain: "Traveling to China with my kids isn't very fun."
I think you get the point. Moving on....
We managed to decide on an apartment. All details are being worked out and we hope to move our things in this weekend. I think we've also decided on a school, but wouldn't you know it.... Lydia wanted the school her parents DIDN'T chose. When they showed her how the little kids have access and ability to get their OWN snacks, she was sold. Apparently that was more of a selling point than a playground twice the size.
Here's a few pics of the new pad:
We'll take the blue light special, please....
The view isn't half bad!
4 comments:
I think the flight alone would scare me into moving myself and my two kids in with Mom and Dad for 2 months!
Happy to hear that you arrived there safe and sound. Well, sort of sound anyway! ;-) And, glad to hear you are getting settled now! I'd love to skype sometime! I'll email you so we can work it out!
Glad to hear things falling in place BUT....calm one grandma's mind; what are the chances of grandkids climbing the deck fence and falling in the water?
Otherwise, great view!
Glad to see you are there safely -- albeit tired. Whew. I can hardly believe how long the flight was; I thought a 12 hour drive to TN was a bear. Uugh. The apartment is BEAUTIFUL. Thanks for sharing pictures so that I can imagine where you are. Miss you and praying...
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