Monday, May 9

It's been a little while since I blogged, but I haven't had much to talk about these days. Joe is in a good mood, as he got to talk to all of his nephews this weekend. They are especially cute on the phone. We called home for Mother's Day. It's interesting because they do have Mother's Day here, but it is May 1. They don't have Father's Day, though. (I even got presents for Mother's Day from my students, and no, I'm not a mother!)

Some tidbits from life in general -- We've worked out a great system with our neighbors. Joe and I sometimes will bake something, usually cookies. Of course, it's too much for just the two of us to eat, so we either take some to school or we give it to the neighbors. Well, Joe recently made gingerbread cookies and we took them to the neighbors. I don't know if it's their custom or if they think it's ours, but they always bring our plate back with a treat for us. Warm lemon cake tonight. Mmmm... Homemade. That and an order of koshary, and I don't have to cook!

The piano tuner comes tonight. I love the piano, but it's horribly out of tune. I listened to a recording of the song I was playing, and it sounded like a different song. I can't wait until it's in tune.

Our students are soooo ready to be done with school. Almost as much as we are! Why, oh why did I sign on for the seniors? I told them today I wish I could just give them the work and they could go home and finish it. They'd get more done. Yesterday in Joe's P.E. class, some of the senior guys were swimming in the pool. Well, the fully dressed kids came from playing soccer and decided it would be a good idea to jump into the pool fully clothed, shoes and all. I didn't see any of this, but I thought it was pretty interesting when they came to my class with completely wet clothing, shoes, etc. It had to be uncomfortable. All I can do is shake my head. They are so silly. The end is near, though, so I just smile and laugh at them.

That's about it, I guess. I'm posting a lovely picture of Joe, laying just like Leia as he plays his video games. Enjoy.