Since the great plague of late January finished promptly at the beginning of February we have just been going about our day to day lives and having a very nice time doing so. Not a lot of pictures have been taken but lots of very plain, very lovely everyday moments have occurred (I am choosing to forget the sporadic tantrums of a 5 year old, whining of a 4 year old and worry about the nearly 2 year olds skin problem). February began with a couple of sunny but freezing days then proceeded to get very warm (around 7oC) and very grey for a week. So even though it was easier to get dressed and out the door on time as there was a layer less and no need for gloves we still spend a bit of time indoors as it just wasn't inviting to go out and play. Lucky for us we had lego castles and space ships to build, tear down and rebuild, bugel perlen (ironing beads) creations to make. There were new words to learn in both English and German, swimming to be done at the indoor pool, dancing and bike riding. Not to forget all the old books and crazy hand writing Herr Fitz has been wading through and my trip to the cinema and a very lovely ladies breakfast.
The kids love doing these but I am totally hopeless at it. I have had start saying "Mummy doesn't do bugel perlen her fingers are just to big" This now means the Bear and the Monkey say this to each other as an explanation to point out the pointlessness of the other asking me for help. Not great for my self esteem as I imagine myself with hands like those foam hands given out at sporting events. It's a small price to pay for not having to do bugel perlen. I get so tense even just carrying it to the kitchen to iron it that I inevitably bump a few beads off when I put it down then have to put them back in add in a nearly 2 year old opening and closing the bottom drawer on my shins and any whistling while I work goes out the window.
There has been some beautiful sunny weather over the last few days. Cold mornings but when the sun hits you you feel the planet is rotating slowly closer to the warmer side. We lingered in the backyard where we played soccer and spent time at the playground to soak up some rays before the predicted rainy weekend sets in.
Nearly forgot to mention the highlight of my week. Yesterday I read an English book to the kids kindergarten class. "Giraffes can't Dance" (dance with South Australian accent) was well received and I don't think I scared any kids with my German explanations. I did get them up and dancing as I thought it might have been a bit boring if they weren't understanding the story. We waltzed, rock and rolled and tangoed. We attempted a Scottish reel but really that was just jumping up and down as I had no idea. I really enjoyed doing it, the Bear and the Monkey seemed very thrilled to have one of their books read in their language, the Mouse got to come along and be a real kindergarten kid and the teacher and a couple of other mums gave me some really lovely comments. Really, I have to say a big thanks to Zita and HOG as I heavily relied on theatrics to please the crowd. There were photos taken but I dread them as I was having to much fun for the photos to be flattering.
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