I've never been able to convince Nastya that the hoods are decorative. I think this is from always having her head covered by the "mamas". 
It was fun back when I first started this blog and I posted something every day. I am surprised to look back and see how "good" most of the posts are, for all that. I mean, they attempt to say something beyond the "we went here and did that".... which, I have to say, in our situation would NOT be that interesting. Case in point.
This was our big Friday night entertainment. I took the kids swimming at the community center, then they told me that they'd "expected" I'd then take them out to dinner. ???? I have a hard time imagining that's true, but I surprised them by complying, and taking them to Steak and Shake. Then, on the way home, Sergei my "tech guy" asked to stop at Radio Shack to look for something.
Everyone went in and I thought I'd never get them out! Who would think that Radio Shack would be that fascinating to this disparate group? And for some reason the place was hopping with all sorts of people, including another family who seemed to be entertaining themselves the same way we were. Sergei bought some little LED lights in the end and I got a car charger for my phone. And a good time was had by all. (As you can see, I was just waiting for Ilya to get so interested in something I could take his picture.) :)
Actually, after I took everyone home, Nastya, Zhenya and I went out for some more "typical" fun - Nastya treated us to a movie - Imagine That! It was very sweet.
4 comments:
Wow -- you guys pulled out all the stops -- swimming, dinner and a movie! And who would have known that of all those things the Radio Shack pit stop would have been the big hit. Kids are funny that way! We can make an outing of going to Target. (Although, it's never a good idea, we leave broke.)
Hoods are decorative? Well, I suppose they do look a little funny, but they keep you warm. :)
Have you seen "Up"? It's a good family one.
Hmmm, good point about making things interesting. I have not been good about that lately.
Elizabeth - you've been in Russia too long. I suppose you are of the opinion - have-hood-must-wear-it too?
Oh, I haven't been to a steak and shake in ages. I loved those super skinny french fries.
Your blog has always been good. My brain feels to fried lately to do more than talk about what we do every day. But for me that is what is important right now. I know firsthand that I forget things quickly, and I want to remember this year!
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