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Click on the link above if you are interested in seeing pics from our trip back to Michigan....
We are back!! No complaints about the trip with the boys - in truth, they are amazing travelers. I think limiting their Nintendo DS use to planes, trains and automobile rides over 1 hour was a brilliant parenting move and pays off in spades when it's travel time. They actually look forward to the ride! If my camera had been available on the plane, I would have posted a picture of Jack, finally asleep after 14 hours of travel (a true all nighter at the age of 9) with his DS still in hands (barely), his eyes closed and an open mouth. Matt was kind enough to gently remove the DS and turn it off to reserve any battery power that might still be left.
Our first day has been uneventful but totally OFF schedule. After going to bed at 1am, two boys were up at 6:30am while Jack slept until 4pm. Seriously - Jack slept for 15 hours. Now Matt and Owen are napping and Jack is wide awake. Will be an interesting night.
We have orientations, unpacking and some re-socializing to do over the next few days. I felt very sad this morning when John left for work - I felt kind of displaced. I'm feeling much better now.
All our help (servants) have enjoyed their US presents even though they are all made in this part of the world. Every tag says, Made in China or Made in Thailand. What the heck? Our houseboy immediately departed after Matt gave him his presents (gap jeans in a 28 waist, a RL polo shirt and an Adidas Mens Kit) so I was a bit confused as he quietly left. Had I insulted him? 30 minutes later he re-appeared wearing his new clothes and VERY excited to show me how nice he looked. He did look fabulous. I also think he was wearing the Adidas cologne and deodorant. Wonderful!
I am going to get back to blogging. Kind of missed it. I'm looking forward to blogging about my first monsoon season, my first visitors from the US and our experiences at the International School. Keep your fingers crossed I can find a soccer team for Jack!
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I love reading your travelog and seeing the pictures. You are doing a great job. Thanks for keeping all of us posted. Glad your trip back went so smoothly and hope all goes well with the children, their schooling and your driving.
Let us know if you will get the Michigan games anytime close to kick-off or if at all. We are nearing that all important time of the year. The Big L
I, too, loved reading about your trip back to India and all about Matt's birthday. What a very special day. I hope he remembers it always.
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