Tastes like feet! Ha! Great comment, Nathan! OK - how quickly did the kids learn to use chopsticks? Did they master it before the China trip? I can't believe that you've been there a week - it feels like a month from this end.
You Did It! New adventure on your own (with kids) and you survived! I'm so impressed with the kids willingness to try new things -they are true adventurers. I love your videos - keep 'em coming! MISS YOU!!
Stout Hearted Slaven's You guys are very stout hearted to adapt to a new culture with a foreign language no less. Heck, I could bareley understand Londoners when I was in the UK. And Thank Goodness for IKEA!!! Hope you enjoy day by day, love to all.
Uncle Fred, Toshimi and Melody
hard bed... We slept better last night but we are going to search for a foam (or synthetic filled) mattress topper. That and a cart to haul groceries are at the top of my must buy list.
Wow -- what an adventure! Hi Slavens! I am finally catching up on all of your escapades... what an adventure it has been, so far! Suzanne the blog is so great -- really makes me feel like I know what's going on with you guys! And, love the pictures, too! Congrats to Emily on losing her first tooth! Did the tooth fairy find her in China?? And, do you still have that really hard mattress? Missing you!!! -- Malia
Welcome to China! Wow Nathan! what great observations. Ever the pet-lover, I like that the first thing you noticed was a big dog that was in a cage too small. You're such a trooper. Lily and I read this blog together and she wanted me to tell you that she's taking really good care of Buddy and his tail is getting bigger. He misses you!
Police station.. Okaay, so I am hooked! I just came home from work. Skipped all my emails (including my work shedule for next week) to read your blog first! Love it!
Good night sleepy heads.
Love,
Aunt Geeze
Nathan's Blog Nathan, that was a wonderful blog that you wrote. I hope you tell us more and more about your great adventure in China.
Love, Aunt Elaine
Go Nathan! Good observations on the lack of cars on the streets! I think that is temporary to cut down on car polutuion during the Olympics. Let us know when it changes. Congratulations on your first passport stamp. Exciting indeed! Love Dunkin' Dumplings!
Day 1..
Nathan I am so excited for you and Emily. Ask your Mom and Dad if they can to take you to a Mc Donald's or KFC. You will feel right at home in no time.
Hugs,
Aunt Geeze
Wow... I can only imagine having lost your first tooth on your first day in a new country! Congratulations Emily! I told my friend Rachel, and she wondered if the tooth fairy visits China..
Wow! What a Journey! Very exciting reading your blog. I felt like I was on the journey with you! Too funny about the weights, I have done the same thing myself. This will be the adventure of a lifetime. I am so proud of you and I am sure mom is too!
love,
your sis
Goodbuy for me as well well since i can say that in person... (different continent), I just want to say goodbye and to wish you a very exciting journey, hope you will have as much fun as you can or want.
I am an American woman with a husband and 2 kids, about to relocate with my family to Shanghai.
The back story: We are moving because my husband is going to be working in Shanghai.
July 6, 2008: We are a bit less than a month away from the move and current postings chronicle the prep to get there, the logistics to be allowed to go there, and the coordination of all these things we have to do before we can go! Oh, and Mark is in China for about a month (the last month we are in the states and getting ready)...so I'm very busy.
July 28, 2008....2 days til the big move.
August 4, 200... full info
Linda
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Chicken feet and chopsticks
Life in Shanghai is giving Nathan and Emily such a great education!