Well today was a very eventful day, but unlike yesterday it was full of all fun! The day started at half past seven when the boys decided to wake me up with hugs and kisses and lots of 'I love yous' before a quick breakfast of toast and tea. We read books and practiced spelling words before heading out to Guildford so we could see the town. The drive was not that far and we got out and walked around. We are going to set up a local bank account and also I got a new sim card for a cell phone so that I can use it in emergencies.
We went to a cafe for elevensies which is their snack at 11 and had some tea. The boys had crisps and lemonade. We then went to the rec center where they have a lot of swimming as well as ice skating and lots of activities. They just got a basketball team but the boys don't understand basketball because they have never played.
After that I drove home! I have a really nice Volvo that is safe and easy to drive and I drove it home from the rec center. I was not really worried and it felt pretty normal actually and the boys said I did a great job! When I got home we ate lunch and then went on a walk to the village center of Seale where we actually live. It was a really nice walk and we went to the Crafty Cow and got some crafts and then came home. Henry got stuff to make animals out of cotton balls and wires and Theo got some hearts and picture frame cutouts of paper and made me some beautiful pictures.
We then went and played outside and helped Pernille rake the dirt where we are getting grass tomorrow and then the boys showed me all their favorite climbing trees in the back as well as some good rabbit holes. After doing this for a long while, we came back up to play some futbol before dinner and Pernille joined us! We then ate dinner and Henry got a bit fussy. Theo finished first and decided to take a shower and bless us with his beautiful singing voice the whole time at the top of his lungs. Henry took a bath but then got mad when we had to put on cream on his scrapes and decided it was time for him to go to bed. He brushed his teeth, drew his curtains and tucked himself in. Theo and I watched a cute movie about a cartoon dog and his owner who turns into a bunny. It was very clever as Theo would say. After the movie it was nearly 8pm and past his bedtime!
After he went to bed I came downstairs to my area to catch up my blog and talk a bit. I figured out I can talk with voices over AIM and typing over Google mail.
Thanks to dad for helping me figure out all my stuff after yesterday's fiasco with the stolen wallet!!
It has been fun talking with the boys because we use different words for things. Today they asked me what planet I was from and I had to explain to them the difference between a planet, continent, country and state. I don't think they quite understand because later they asked what planet my boyfriend lives on! We also had a talk when Henry said he had to wee and asked me what it is called in my country. When I told him we call it pee, he almost fell out of a tree! He asked me if I said pee, like an eating pea and I told him yes. I do believe he thinks we are crazy!
Well it is getting late and I am very tired from a full day. Tomorrow is also full because the boys are on a break from school and are home all day. I will write more tomorrow! Good night :)
Here is a link of pictures I have started on Facebook. I don't think you have to be a member if you click from here:
http://indiana.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2259266&l=b8188&id=6802287
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
I have arrived!
I am writing this in my new home in the Surrey Hills! I left the United States yesterday afternoon. Mom, Danny and Grant drove me to the airport and I checked in and then we went and bought books and some food. Then Grant and I went to look at the flights and make sure I was ok, only to find out that my flight to Detroit was delayed which meant that I would get to Detroit after my flight for London had already left.
I almost had a panic attack.
But we got it taken care of and Northwest changed me to a flight from Delta that was leaving in under a half an hour to connect in Atlanta. I would have been fine, but because I changed airlines, I had to go through the loooooong security which took forever. After saying goodbye to Mom, Danny and Grant, and a few tears, I started through security and they had to go through EVERYTHING and take it all out and wipe it for explosives and then I had to repack it all. It took so long that they paged my name over the PA to come to my flight. Mom, Danny and Grant got worried about that but I managed to run to the plane and I was the last one on.
The flight to Atlanta was boring and very empty and short. I arrived in Atlanta a bit early and found my gate without a problem. I made some calls to my family to let them know what was going on and then not too long after it was time to board the plane and I was in the first group, seat 18D which is the middle seat in the middle part.
The lady next to me was a librarian from Kansas and it was her 5th trip to London so she helped me when we got off the plane to figure out what to do. The man on the other side was traveling with his family next to us and I think he was narcoleptic because he would just fall asleep quickly and once on my shoulder. The meal was actually good and the movie was Music and Lyrics which was pretty cute. I read a little bit but tried to sleep as much as possible. When I woke up we were only 30 min away from landing so I made sure I had all my stuff together.
Customs was not hard and everyone in the airport was nice...and I was there for awhile. Because of the flight switch, I was 45 min later than originally planned and on a different flight. Mom emailed Pernille but she did not get the email and could not find me anywhere at the airport. I waited for awhile but did not see Pernille or the boys anywhere so I found their number and called Andrew and let him know where I was. I waited again for 20 min before calling again from Information where they informed me I was now in the North terminal, not the South. I finally found them and we had to travel alllll the way back to the South terminal. In the process, my wallet with my passport, ID, money and bank cards was stolen, probably in one of the lifts or the trains we had to take to get to the other side. But I did not realize this until I unpacked later and then we couldn't find my stuff.
But we drove back to the house which is really nice and has an amazing view. The boys helped me unpack my stuff and we got to know each other and then had lunch. We did some puzzles, played Clue and listened to music before dinner.
The boys are adorable and I love listening to them talk. I also love the parents Pernille and Andrew. Everyone is so nice and I feel really comfortable and welcome. I will write more tomorrow but it has been a LONG day and I am exhausted! Its so early but it is bed time for this girl. I did get my computer set up and I have wireless so I can update this! Sorry I probably won't email everyone individually a lot but this is the easiest for me!
Have a great day and good night!
I almost had a panic attack.
But we got it taken care of and Northwest changed me to a flight from Delta that was leaving in under a half an hour to connect in Atlanta. I would have been fine, but because I changed airlines, I had to go through the loooooong security which took forever. After saying goodbye to Mom, Danny and Grant, and a few tears, I started through security and they had to go through EVERYTHING and take it all out and wipe it for explosives and then I had to repack it all. It took so long that they paged my name over the PA to come to my flight. Mom, Danny and Grant got worried about that but I managed to run to the plane and I was the last one on.
The flight to Atlanta was boring and very empty and short. I arrived in Atlanta a bit early and found my gate without a problem. I made some calls to my family to let them know what was going on and then not too long after it was time to board the plane and I was in the first group, seat 18D which is the middle seat in the middle part.
The lady next to me was a librarian from Kansas and it was her 5th trip to London so she helped me when we got off the plane to figure out what to do. The man on the other side was traveling with his family next to us and I think he was narcoleptic because he would just fall asleep quickly and once on my shoulder. The meal was actually good and the movie was Music and Lyrics which was pretty cute. I read a little bit but tried to sleep as much as possible. When I woke up we were only 30 min away from landing so I made sure I had all my stuff together.
Customs was not hard and everyone in the airport was nice...and I was there for awhile. Because of the flight switch, I was 45 min later than originally planned and on a different flight. Mom emailed Pernille but she did not get the email and could not find me anywhere at the airport. I waited for awhile but did not see Pernille or the boys anywhere so I found their number and called Andrew and let him know where I was. I waited again for 20 min before calling again from Information where they informed me I was now in the North terminal, not the South. I finally found them and we had to travel alllll the way back to the South terminal. In the process, my wallet with my passport, ID, money and bank cards was stolen, probably in one of the lifts or the trains we had to take to get to the other side. But I did not realize this until I unpacked later and then we couldn't find my stuff.
But we drove back to the house which is really nice and has an amazing view. The boys helped me unpack my stuff and we got to know each other and then had lunch. We did some puzzles, played Clue and listened to music before dinner.
The boys are adorable and I love listening to them talk. I also love the parents Pernille and Andrew. Everyone is so nice and I feel really comfortable and welcome. I will write more tomorrow but it has been a LONG day and I am exhausted! Its so early but it is bed time for this girl. I did get my computer set up and I have wireless so I can update this! Sorry I probably won't email everyone individually a lot but this is the easiest for me!
Have a great day and good night!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Leaving on a jet plane. . . .
Today I bought a BIG suitcase at Walmart - actually I can fit inside it!
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