We've pretty much gotten most of our boxes unpacked. Read some. Our chef came on Saturday and made these delicious chicken buns with shitaki mushrooms.
There was a going away party for a couple and it feels sad since they are both good people who I have become fond of as well as had private personal consultation with their medical issues. I am privy to more information than most people (so I know more about them than the average Joe).
Dina went to parent teacher conference and the kids are doing well. We expected the usual somber mood that the French teachers usually give at the first conference, like; "we hope your child improves or they will have to stay back a year." But this time, both were very positive. Stefan is speaking French at his level and well liked by his teacher. Camille's teacher recognizes her maturity and he is impressed with her French considering it is her second language. "Bravo Camille!" he wrote on her report. This makes parents very happy.
Yesterday, my friend Gary came over to search for bugs! Dina and I have been getting bit by varmints in the night. The bite itches beyond belief but we cannot find the parasite. We suspect bed bugs but there are no tell tail signs of blood smears etc. Gary happens to be a pest control specialist. He could not make any definite conclusions but we have a plan to control and eradicate now.
I got a phone call from a friend here who I found out is pregnant with triplets. I am excited for her and her husband. Triplets! Wow!
We went to Stefan's playmate's 7th Birthday party. She is Stefan's favorite friend and it's really cute to watch them play together. The theme was ladybugs and her mom, made a delicious Finnish cake, decorated with a ladybug and later, a ladybug pinata bashing!
Back at work now and wondering where the weekend went.