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Monday, June 9, 2008

School begins today

It is Monday morning and Kevin is teaching his first class. He has 31 students registered so the class is very full. He spent quite a bit of time this weekend getting ready for class. We interrupted his class this morning to get his office key and the students thought Kendra was pretty cute walking right in and giving her daddy a hug! I am still hoping to be able to do some work in the library here. We have some students who are interested in babysiting so once we get that figured out, I'll try to do some work too.

The weekend here was beautiful. We spent yesterday morning walking around the old part of Klaipeda. Lots of old buildings and rough cobblestone streets. Much of the city has a strong Soviet feel to it, with old rough looking buildings. However, slowly the city is building new, more modern buildings. We walked along quite a busy shopping street too. I may have to return there on my own and do a little exploring!!

The kids are both doing very well here. Yesterday they slept until 6:00am and this morning was 7:30 am!! Thats a better sleep than we get in Canada!!! We're hoping that continues. They are getting used to walking everywhere and Kendra doesn't ask where our van is as often anymore!! We live up on the third floor of our building so we are also getting used to packing up the kids and the double stroller and hiking it up and down the stairs! Maybe I'll develop some arm muscles before we go home again!

5 comments:

The Bossert 5 said...

What an awesome experience!! I am so proud of you guys!!! Glad the kids are doing well!! I am sure there are many people who would LOVE to babysit your kids!!!

Anonymous said...

What a great way to stay connected while you are away. Can't wait to see some pictures!

Anonymous said...

Hello from us DeRuiters! Today I was thinking about and praying for you two and your little ones. What an amazing opportunity. Glad to hear that the trip and first days have gone well. Continued blessings to you!

Anonymous said...

owen ...isthis really you who your mom is bragging about? Party pooper.

Sarah said...

no elevators, eh?!
sounds like you are all settling in just fine! looking forward to seeing some pics... make sure you take LOTS!!!