We have been back at school for a bit over a week now. Which doesn't sound like a long time but when everything is new and different it can seem like a very a long time. Trust me on this one. Because nothing is the same - not the way I drop the kids off at school (outside where they will get themselves in the door and to class), how to sign them up for after school (first come-first served as soon as the enrollment opens so you better be fast), and even how their daily schedules work (it's weekly instead of a 6 day and they get out 2 hours early on Friday, and they have to wear their PE kit all day on PE days). And if all of this has been a challenge for me, I worry about how all of these changes have affected the kids.
Yesterday, I got my answer.
The girls are adapting just fine, as will we. Yesterday afternoon, the BIS community welcomed us with open arms and hearts at the Welcome back picnic. We shared good food, a few drinks and a lot of laughs. We had a chance to meet and talk to the other parents; to ask the questions about who has a good electrician or more importantly, a good hairdresser. We got to share our stories about how we ended up here at BIS. As for the girls, they said they had a great time. I will have to take their word for it as they were not to be found most of the day. The only time we ever saw them was when they came to pick up a few more tickets for a treat or to play in the bounce house or have their arm tattooed (with fairy dust and sparkles). Usually coming hand in hand with a friend from class. That makes a Mama smile...
The city campus is a small school. It is also a new school, having just opened in January, which means each and every one of us is a newcomer, even if others have lived in Munich much longer than we have. We are all learning new routines and making new friends and forming a new community. And if yesterday was any indication, it will be a fabulous new community to be a part of.
Showing us the playground.
MadHatter and her friend D.
Stinkerbell and her friend M.
This little guy, in his Tracht, was just too cute!
Our school Principal
Stinkerbell's teacher - Ms. Oswald
Comparing who sold more - Beer or wine/soda/water (Beer won)
MadHatter was hot. They cooled her off with the ice bucket. She loved it!
And the kids loved playing in the ice water while we celebrated a successful start to great friendships.
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