Odds and ends

Today was a busy day filled with several different activities. The girls stayed home with Sophia this morning while I had an apointment with Visa Services to arrange for my and the girl's residence visas. Of course there was a wait. But, I met an Australian couple who were really quite nice. Tim works for GM as well, and they also arrived in Shanghai on Dec 29. They have a daughter (6) and a son (4). The wife, Sue, and I exchanged information and hope to get the kids together soon. Morgan and their son may even be in the same Kindergarten class next Fall.

I picked Morgan up from home and we went to her new preschool. She got to see her classroom and meet her teacher, Mr. Tom. They were very excited to meet Morgan and she already has a hook with her name on it for her coat and bag. She cannot wait to start school on Monday. This will be a big change for all of us. She will be going to school M-F from 9-3.

Morgan and I then went to Carrefour to pick up a few groceries. Several small trips to the market each week seems to be the norm around here. Its not an all bad thing. We then headed to Decathalon, a sports store. I bought a new bike for myself and Molly. Nothing fancy. For less than the price of a decent dinner, I purchased a regular, around town bike with a basket in front and a baby seat in the back. Molly and I can go visit friends, out for coffee, or to the grocery store. It was raining today, but I am anxious to test it out. And to see how Molly likes her seat.

More unpacking today. Things are coming along. Just trying to find a home for everything. We brought a lot of stuff. And we are finding, some of it we can't use or dont need at all. We already have a couple of boxes that will stay packed until we are ready to move again.

I talked to Mark just a few minutes ago. He is on the plane waiting to take off for Thailand. However, they are currently grounded due to the fog. He is looking forward to getting in a few rounds of golf this weekend and then touring the GM facilities there this week.

Just us girls this weekend. You can bet we will hit the shops and probably Johnny Moo's too (per Morgan's request).