Settling In

Hi All!

Things are getting more settled here in Fukuoka. It's not as cold anymore but it still drizzles now and then.

We have enrolled Joseph in a playschool. It's called the Billingual Kid's House and its target group is Japanese parents who want their children to learn English at an early age. So they give a discount to parents who are native speakers of English to encourage them to enrol their children in the school. I'm a little concerned for the Japanese kids because there are a number of grammatical and spelling errors in their brochures and teaching materials (e.g. "meels" instead of "meals" and "if you happy and you know it clap your hands") I, of course, want Jo-Jo to learn Japanese so it doesn't bother me too much. I'm just praying that he'll enjoy himself at his first school.

Benz (as we call Benjamin) is doing well except that he's becoming a bit of a mommy's boy. He's not pleased whenever I pass him to someone else or if he sees/hears me but I'm not coming over to pick him up. He's as smiley as ever but I'm afraid it's still a gummy grin. No traces of any teeth yet.

Went shopping yesterday at an outlet mall. So many things to see but so little time... (and money :))

To Shi Shi and 5N1: Congratulations!! Great job!

To Jingyi: Yes, it's me. Great to hear from you. Hope you're doing well.

To everyone else, study hard and take care.