Saturday, February 28, 2009

Sunday..Day One...

We all slept fairly well. Grace and I until 6am and, and Beth was up at 3am wandering the apartment and checking things out. She had breakfast and figured out the TV and how to view the large DVD collection here. By 7am we decided to head down to breakfast just to see what was on offer. We have the option of taking meals in the canteen.....8-11-5pm or in our flat.
The girls are a little shy today but will soon feel at home. They enjoyed the bread and pickled lotus root breakfast but passed on the congee. I would like them to try to experience it all while here. The nannies and the children are used to westerners and very friendly.

While I am up near the office enjoying the wifi they are down playing with the children. There is a wee 5 year old named Jade they have fallen for and a small boy named Gabriel. So many sweethearts.

Today we will go to Church with Robin, Joyce, Katie and some friends and then to lunch. It will be a quiet day of settling in and tomorrow, Rose, one of the nurse here will give us some suggestions for helping. It is a very well run home and I expect our main
job will to entertain the kids.

2 comments:

Shauna and MacLean said...

Norma, I know the exact apartment you are in that is a perfect spot. Enjoy the space. We remember Gabriel fondly he was such a sweetie sounds like things are going well. Please say hello to Rose and Tina from us. Enjoy and can't wait to see more info. also say hello to Robin, Joyce and katie.

Take care for now.
Shauna and MacLean

Jo said...

Glad things are going well for you and the girls! Would love to hear more about the kids. Have you met Anna Gizella yet? Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!

Jo