I am ashamed to admit that Memorial Day was almost forgotten by me. So sad. Being over here, I lose track of American holidays. I told myself before coming across the big pond that I 'needed' to keep 'celebrating' the holidays for the sake of my family. Something I need to get better at. . . .
(and did I mention that I MISSED my MOM'S birthday?!?!? What is WRONG with me?!?!?)
**breathe**
This past Saturday we had some American friends over. If you remember in previous posts - I met Candice at the hotel we were staying at when we first arrived. We FINALLY had them over. It was nice to have adult time and I am sure the kids (her girls) enjoyed roaming Palm Meadows with my girls all by themselves. They were enjoying the kid time/get away from the parent time as much as we were enjoying the adult time. I am sad that we did not take any pictures of our time together. Candice - why didn't we? Now we will never have 'proof' of our time together!
In true fashion for 3 day weekends - we had burgers on the grill. Now, the burgers were no 5 Guys or even Red Robin, but they were sufficient and fit the bill. Potato salad - yummo. Mango cobbler - Hey! I'm in India - Delish! Formost. . the company was wonderful. As I mentioned before (in a previous post), Candice and her kids have beens staying in a hotel for several months. I am quick to say that they are in a very hip side of town. They have awesome shops and restaurants, but the kids do not have that neighborly 'let me run around feeling'. So let me tell you, they came into the bubble, that is Palm Meadows. . .they rode my girls bike and scooter. . .I think they were just happy to get out of mom's wings and have at it! The bubble is a blessing at times. Here in the bubble, kids have the right away and the likihood of getting ran over is minimal. Leaving the bubble there is no guarantee.
The following day, Sunday, we were invited to our neighbors house for a BBQ. Such an impromptu invite but so-so-so thankful for it. I have a wonderful neighbor, Claire. She has 3 children and her oldest (she might be 7-8 years old) is a friend to my girls. Claire has been expat'ing for a long time. I believe it is since she has been married. She has such a great attitude on it and truth - she never really talks about things she misses. (unless I prompt) She once made a comment that stuck with me. I was talking about cheese and some other things that I miss and she says 'We have been doing this so long that we just don't notice.' The good Lord knew I needed someone like this in my life. She is a good sounding board to all things expat. She is relatively new here too. She has been here maybe 8 months and is scheduled to stay here for 4 years. So I see lots of good times ahead!
I find it funny - Paz is starting to pic up some accents. While we were at the BBQ (There were 3 couples in all - 2 from UK and us) she started asking for 'potato' as the British would say it. She was asking for 'water' as the British wold say it. Finally - she enjoyed the 'jelly' (AKA Jello) that Claire made. She has since told me that I need to make some Jelly. Paz will come back a new kid when you all see her.
(and did I mention that I MISSED my MOM'S birthday?!?!? What is WRONG with me?!?!?)
**breathe**
This past Saturday we had some American friends over. If you remember in previous posts - I met Candice at the hotel we were staying at when we first arrived. We FINALLY had them over. It was nice to have adult time and I am sure the kids (her girls) enjoyed roaming Palm Meadows with my girls all by themselves. They were enjoying the kid time/get away from the parent time as much as we were enjoying the adult time. I am sad that we did not take any pictures of our time together. Candice - why didn't we? Now we will never have 'proof' of our time together!
In true fashion for 3 day weekends - we had burgers on the grill. Now, the burgers were no 5 Guys or even Red Robin, but they were sufficient and fit the bill. Potato salad - yummo. Mango cobbler - Hey! I'm in India - Delish! Formost. . the company was wonderful. As I mentioned before (in a previous post), Candice and her kids have beens staying in a hotel for several months. I am quick to say that they are in a very hip side of town. They have awesome shops and restaurants, but the kids do not have that neighborly 'let me run around feeling'. So let me tell you, they came into the bubble, that is Palm Meadows. . .they rode my girls bike and scooter. . .I think they were just happy to get out of mom's wings and have at it! The bubble is a blessing at times. Here in the bubble, kids have the right away and the likihood of getting ran over is minimal. Leaving the bubble there is no guarantee.
The following day, Sunday, we were invited to our neighbors house for a BBQ. Such an impromptu invite but so-so-so thankful for it. I have a wonderful neighbor, Claire. She has 3 children and her oldest (she might be 7-8 years old) is a friend to my girls. Claire has been expat'ing for a long time. I believe it is since she has been married. She has such a great attitude on it and truth - she never really talks about things she misses. (unless I prompt) She once made a comment that stuck with me. I was talking about cheese and some other things that I miss and she says 'We have been doing this so long that we just don't notice.' The good Lord knew I needed someone like this in my life. She is a good sounding board to all things expat. She is relatively new here too. She has been here maybe 8 months and is scheduled to stay here for 4 years. So I see lots of good times ahead!
I find it funny - Paz is starting to pic up some accents. While we were at the BBQ (There were 3 couples in all - 2 from UK and us) she started asking for 'potato' as the British would say it. She was asking for 'water' as the British wold say it. Finally - she enjoyed the 'jelly' (AKA Jello) that Claire made. She has since told me that I need to make some Jelly. Paz will come back a new kid when you all see her.
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