It's the first day of school in Lithuania, and, as such, some sort of national holiday. There are parades down all the main streets, opening ceremonies at the schools and universities, and the little children all march off to school with a flower for their teacher. As a teacher, I think America could learn from such spirit and enthusiasm.
There are students chanting their school names in the streets, an orchestra practicing the mambo in the square by our house (and, yes, I intend to make Kyle mambo if there is dancing later. Heath and Cade will need no encouragement. To them, Life is a mambo, and they have already memorized Dean Martin's "Papa Loves Mambo" from a CD Kyle made them.)Also, a drunk-at-10a.m.-but-friendly-and-harmless man had a chat with Kyle in his favorite WIFI spot (the one with the little fountains for the kids)this morning. The man told him that "Lenin was coming" later. We are not sure what this means, as the Lithuanians generally do not like the Soviets. Perhaps they will burn Lenin in effigy? If so, be assured that Kyle will take pictures.
It is amusing writing this at 5 a.m. Western Coast Time. Kyle's dad called us at 1 a.m. our time last night. But Kyle was happy to hear from him regardless. So, y'all have a good day now...
Oh, and, no pressure, but the peanut butter situation is getting a bit desperate. We checked ond last store yeaterday (a "hypermarket" which has everything you can get here, and there just isn't any.)Please send Skippy or Jif--creamy style. I don't want to have to put the kids on rations. Any kind soul who does so will be amply rewarded in Lithuanian amber.
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So -did Kyle give a speech and the boys parade and bring him flowers. I can just hear the chant: "Daddy School, Daddy School"
I'll try and get a care package of PB sent as soon as we return home. I'll expect lots of Amber.
Also I should call you and you discuss nicer behavior with Eddy. I wonder if Heidi could influence Spanky.
Win- I don't have an address yet for PB.
WOW re the 1st day of school over there! - We Americans have become SO spoiled! - Stans recent email re kids & life in Africa really touched me & I have saved it for review when I realize I am tempted to "gripe"...
We don't have your address yet EITHER, hint hint - can't send any "real mail" without it or have it arrive before semesters END!
Plus, what is this about "Lithuanian Amber" - or is it merely an expression re the price one would have to pay for any PB ever found there?!?!
Please inform! - Before she died, Aunt Vi gave me her beloved Amber necklace and an heirloom antique hand mirror with Amber edging & I 'fess I basically hadn't realized its value until receiving them! Sigh.
Kyle, give us an account of your home school day schedule, please! mc
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