We arrived home on Wednesday, 16 January [2008] in the evening. We are still somewhat jet-lagged, but beginning to adjust. Giggles went back to school today; last night she said she was ready to go back (after a 5-week break).
Poppet is adjusting to a new family, new climate, and new language. He desperately wants to go skating; he saw Giggles take her skating lesson last Friday afternoon, watched the Zamboni resurface the ice, and saw a few hockey players come out and start a practice. This afternoon I brought home a skating helmet for him, and he promptly put it on and walked around with it for some time. Then put on his skates (hand-me-downs that Giggles used last year but has outgrown - a lovely bright pink) and walked around the house in them for a good two hours. (Yes, skate guards are a must!) I think we'll head to an arena this weekend, or to a friend's backyard rink. Then we'll see how quickly he picks it up!
Weather back here in Canada is cold! But Poppet seems not to mind. The first day, when I said he could go outside with Giggles, he just shook his head and said "No" (one of his favourite words) but as soon as we showed him the snowsuit and he saw Giggles getting into hers, he was out like a flash.
The kids went to the local slope every day until Sunday for a half hour or so of sliding at a time. You'd never guess he'd never seen snow until five days ago!
And so life goes on, as we all get used to our new relationships. It will be fun.
9 comments:
So glad to hear your home!!!!! And I can't wait to read all about your trip.
So glad to hear that everyone is adjusting and Poppet is getting used to our climate! Hope you'll post a few pictures of your journey at some point!
You are a bit jet-lagged, I think - I'm pretty sure you mean "January" 16th, not December. :-)
Sounds like everyone is settling into a routine. It's great to hear about Poppet's adjustments to life in Canada.
I saw you in church on Sunday, but didn't get a chance to talk to you. Saw Poppet tearing around with Giggles, though. He looks like he's handling things beautifully.
Welcome home!
K..
welcome to canada dear friends! i have never seen a more detailed travel blog and it is much appreciated, now I know what we did over there! Hope to welcome you in person sometime in the not too distant new year. sk
I've been checking back everyday to see this post! Can't wait to hear about everything, and hope to see some pictures soon!
Sandi
Welcome home Poppet and family! I'm so happy to hear that you are all transitioning so well! Would love to see a picture of your new family!
Do you mean Jan 16th?? If not, then I am confused! :)
Yes, yes, yes, JANUARY 16!!! That post was a quickie just to let people know we were back, done at either midnight or 4 a.m., who remembers....
Thanks, all, and I WILL get pix up soon. ish.
Awesome to hear that you are doing well! Can't wait to see pictures of your two little ones frolicking in the snow! :-)
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