But for now, here are some random thoughts.
I've never cared much for hot tea, until I came to the UK. It was a hassle to make, and I like my hot drinks sweet. But here I'll make tea with a little milk and a spoonful of sugar, and I like it. And then there's the electric kettle. I know, how hard is it to boil water in a stove top kettle or the microwave? But I love the convenience. And it's not just for tea. There are huge varieties of cup of soup or ramen here that you make using the electric kettle. (I just won't mention the popularity of instant coffee, yuck.) Lastly, you can use the kettle to preboil water for things like pasta or vegetables. Convenient!
The kids are assimilating very well. Both of the older kids have picked up so many English terms and phrases, and when Miles is reading, he sometimes uses British pronunciation. It's pretty cute, and I'll love it if any of the kids develop an accent.
A few things I've heard from Miles and Lily lately:
- I'm cross with you!
- No, mom! Pants are called trousers, and underpants are called pants!
- I've got a cheeky little raisin!
- I keep getting all muddled up.
- We should take a picture of the telly.
Matt took Lily to a daddy/daughter dance this weekend. She was so excited to dress up and go to a dance, and it was adorable! Matt said she danced a lot, and they both had a great time.
Miles, Clara and I had a movie night while Matt and Lily were out.
That's all for now. I'm hoping we have new adventures soon to blog about!
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