We had a lot of fun at our family photo session on Saturday. We took a few changes of clothes, and really enjoyed working with Lisa (whose studio was fairly near to us—thankfully—as we were running late as usual). Little A took a LONG time to warm up (about thirty minutes of the ‘passport face’ as I like to call it—the blank eyed stare—absolutely no smile or even a hint of one coming down the road). However, once she got into the game, she really enjoyed herself. I am really looking forward to seeing these pictures, and will be sure and post some.
Passport Face
Today we received some good news, little A has been accepted into KG1 at the Canadian International School (but please keep it on the down-low—as it’s ‘unofficial’). We had an ‘interview’ at 9:30 today (which didn’t start until 10). I was a bit unsure what to expect, but my friend Mirha (who has twin boys that interviewed last week) told me it was basically just a ‘hello—I want to see what you look like’ kind of thing. Which indeed it was (thankfully I had to dig out my make-up for yesterday’s photo session, so I did my part). I guess the Canadian School is big on recruiting ‘cute’ pupils, as the VP told me ½ way during our session, “I know how stressful it is to wait to find out whether your child will be accepted. I’m going to tell you unofficially, she’s in. I mean—just LOOK at your daughter—who wouldn’t want her in their school?”. I guess it’s too bad we didn’t get an ‘interview’ at the British School—maybe she wouldn’t have been rejected? Perhaps I should just fax them some of the pics from the photo shoot (from after she warmed up)—maybe that might change their mind?
I feel that little A is too young to start school in the fall. I have sought out opinions of my very esteemed teaching colleagues back in Canada, who seem to agree. However, school placements here are difficult to come by, and I just don’t know how I will feel in the fall, when I have three little ones running around here. Maybe I will feel as though I am neglecting little A, and she needs more stimulation than I can provide her. In this case, I need to have a back-up for her.
The feet are still swollen, even though the storms have passed. Sleeping is becoming very difficult, as the pain in my hips continues to increase (how is that even possible??). Fortunately, there is not too much longer to go.
Tomorrow night is my baby shower. I am really looking forward to coffee, cake and a visit with the girls. The venue has changed to the Shangri-La hotel (which you know I love anyways). I am looking forward to curling up on a cushy couch and having a chat with friends.
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