The kids and I have returned safe and sound. We got in just in time for Christmas, and enjoyed a wonderful time with my family. There is nothing quite like ones own gracious and welcoming family, to make weary, jet-lagged travelers feel at home again. As soon as Race returns home, I will post all of the details of our trip, along with pictures.
For everyone who normally gets Christmas cards from us..........they went in the mail box today!!!
G'night!
Melissa
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Just checking in...
We are having an amazing time, and I am starting to get my bearings in this city. I have been able to take the kids around by myself some now. I have realized that when I come into unfamiliar surroundings, that's how I do it: I start SMALL, and gradually widen my comfort zone as I go! We are al really thankful for good shoes!
We have made a lot of friends here, as everyone has been incredibly warm and welcoming and they have been SO helpful with the language barrier, too.
The kids are enjoying themselves completely. Everything from the sights, to the food, right down to the Russian cleaning lady who cleans their room every day. She doesn't speak a word of English, but WOW, she is wonderful. The hotel staff has really gone out of their way to make the kids feel right at home.
G'night
Melissa
We have made a lot of friends here, as everyone has been incredibly warm and welcoming and they have been SO helpful with the language barrier, too.
The kids are enjoying themselves completely. Everything from the sights, to the food, right down to the Russian cleaning lady who cleans their room every day. She doesn't speak a word of English, but WOW, she is wonderful. The hotel staff has really gone out of their way to make the kids feel right at home.
G'night
Melissa
Another day
We had a great day today, but jetlag is still hanging on with a vengence. I don't know when I am supposed to eat and when I am suppposed to sleep.
The kids have been handling everything so well. They really are very adaptable, and Savannah has already said that she thinks that she could live here.(!) That surprises me so much, because I am such a creature of my own familiar surroundings.But I love it that they are getting the opportunity to shrink their own world a bit. This was exactly the kind of thing that Race and I had hoped to be able to do for them. It really feels good. The kids have loved soaking in the culture and sight-seeing. They are also enjoying all of the new foods that they have been able to try. Even Austin, who rarely vocalizes any outward emotion, has remarked several times about how "awesome" this all is. And of course, as usual, Jack just jumps right in with both feet.
Another great day.
G'night....er..morning...whatever,
Melissa
The kids have been handling everything so well. They really are very adaptable, and Savannah has already said that she thinks that she could live here.(!) That surprises me so much, because I am such a creature of my own familiar surroundings.But I love it that they are getting the opportunity to shrink their own world a bit. This was exactly the kind of thing that Race and I had hoped to be able to do for them. It really feels good. The kids have loved soaking in the culture and sight-seeing. They are also enjoying all of the new foods that they have been able to try. Even Austin, who rarely vocalizes any outward emotion, has remarked several times about how "awesome" this all is. And of course, as usual, Jack just jumps right in with both feet.
Another great day.
G'night....er..morning...whatever,
Melissa
Merry Christmas to US!
The kids and I have spent several days traveling in order to meet up with Race overseas. We are so excited to be in a new place, and discovering brand new things!! And we are so excited to be with Race again. I am trying to keep a record with all of our pictures, so that I can post some of them on my blog when we return. This was the best Christmas gift that we could get, and I am so thankful that we have been given this amazing opportunity. I can't spread the details around, just yet, but when I return, I'll write all about it.
The only one of us whom jet lag seemed to have absolutely no effect on is Jack. He is an absolute ball of energy, and approaches everything head-on......which is great.....but it makes his mother a nervous wreck!!
I am continually amazed at the way in which Race adapts himself to any surrounding. My spider senses go into almost paralyzing over-drive, and he just jumps right in with the locals, makes friends, learns the language, and knows his way around so quickly. (hmmm...seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...see above paragraph.)It really is impressive. I am trying..........but it definitely doesn't come easy for me! Today I actually did take the kids by myself to the market area, and then later for a lunch in the park and some shopping. Yay me! ANd I didn't get lost, or lose anyone!
Talk to you soon,
Melissa
The only one of us whom jet lag seemed to have absolutely no effect on is Jack. He is an absolute ball of energy, and approaches everything head-on......which is great.....but it makes his mother a nervous wreck!!
I am continually amazed at the way in which Race adapts himself to any surrounding. My spider senses go into almost paralyzing over-drive, and he just jumps right in with the locals, makes friends, learns the language, and knows his way around so quickly. (hmmm...seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...see above paragraph.)It really is impressive. I am trying..........but it definitely doesn't come easy for me! Today I actually did take the kids by myself to the market area, and then later for a lunch in the park and some shopping. Yay me! ANd I didn't get lost, or lose anyone!
Talk to you soon,
Melissa
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