I would at this point like to thank everyone I have met in Köln ensuring that I had the best time possible here. I will not name names as I will leave someone out!
You know who ye are though, the Toytown Crowd, the MultiCulti, the regulars in corners, random people I meet from other countries (yes thats you Lee and other people also!), the mothers on the school run, my host family and their extended family, the teachers at the boys school, random people who stop and talk to me as I speak english, the boys (of course) without whom I wouldnt be here and life would have been very boring without!
Köln and the Kölner people have had a huge impression on me (with help of all of the above) in making returning to Germany and Köln in particular a life goal for me! So this blog will not disappear and I will continue to learn (well really start properly) to learn German!
So keep checking on the blog!
Ciao
Steve
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Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Apologies!
My mother has already tetxed me to make sure I was alright as I hadnt blogged in awhile! I have excuses, mainly massive hangovers thanks to two going away partys with my fabulous friends who I will miss alot!!! I have ideas for a few blog posts which I hope to post up in between packing!
Also yesterday was a Bank Holiday and today the boys are off, so not alot of online activity today! Hopefully all back to normal (for 3 days) tomorrow!
*Tries not to cry at thought of only 3 days left here*
Ciao
Steve
Also yesterday was a Bank Holiday and today the boys are off, so not alot of online activity today! Hopefully all back to normal (for 3 days) tomorrow!
*Tries not to cry at thought of only 3 days left here*
Ciao
Steve
Sunday, 4 May 2008
Less then two weeks left
So less then two weeks left and I nearly committed murder during the week! The boys were really acting up on Tuesday and Wednesday, but they have calmed now. We were fighting like Cats and Dogs. Me being stubborn though did not give in! As thursday was a Bank Holiday they had a sports thing so that allowed them cool off away from me as I stayed at home. So all is well!
I didnt go out for Tanz in den Mai as I bought my ticket for Amsterdam. I dont get how I can travel to Amsterdam from Cologne for 40€ yet in Ireland its 70€ for Cork to Dublin. I dont understand it at all!
Im getting that mixed feeling about going home. I am looking forward to seeing all my friends there at home but I will miss my friends here. The one thing thats helping is I get to see Amsterdam on the way home. We are going to Anne Franks house, so that will be well worth it!
Having leaving drinks on Friday, will post details when I have decided what Im doing!
I didnt go out for Tanz in den Mai as I bought my ticket for Amsterdam. I dont get how I can travel to Amsterdam from Cologne for 40€ yet in Ireland its 70€ for Cork to Dublin. I dont understand it at all!
Im getting that mixed feeling about going home. I am looking forward to seeing all my friends there at home but I will miss my friends here. The one thing thats helping is I get to see Amsterdam on the way home. We are going to Anne Franks house, so that will be well worth it!
Having leaving drinks on Friday, will post details when I have decided what Im doing!
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Domestic God Test: The result
So I never got around to posting this yesterday for a myriad of reasons, all connected to minding children and very little time at the PC. So lets review my weekend then.
Friday was the easiest day. Got Döner and chips for dinner and watched "Im Dutzend billiger", "Cheaper by the Dozen" in english. Good show, boys went to bed easily.
Saturday I went to collect the friend while leaving the boys to do their chores and practice their instruments, now I didnt trust them to do this so I set traps, ie a pencil on the piano, and when I came back pencil still there. I tackled Timo. He admitted he hadnt practised. Then I tackled Malte, asked did I have to check the accordian for the trap (there was none) but Timo shouted out he hadnt done it!
I started getting the food ready at this point and the potatoe peeler refused to work for me. Eventually Malte came in and offered to do it, he peeled all the potatoes for the Shepards Pie. Was delighted with him. Eventually I got everything cooked and sat down to eat. Malte isnt a great fan of meet, especially when onions are involved so I ended up his meet, BUT I had to share it with Timo! It went down a strom, we saved some for the parents who also liked it on Sunday, will be cooking again it seams...
We got Timo ready and brought him to his birthday party and me and Malte returned to the house, I did a small bit of cleaning and then we started watching Dr. Who. I have become addicted to the new series and love it. The boys liked it too, Timo arrived home halfway through it. Now the boys are one of those annyoing people who have ask questions about hypotheticals from a TV show. this drives me mad, so I had to refuse to answer questions. After a bit of restitance, the boys eventually went to bed.
Sunday of course was the day I had set aside to go to the Rheinepark, now German parks are something else, this one even had a kleinbahn! Which we went on. The weather was glorious so while the kids played I read a book, it was sheer bliss. We eventually returned home, just before the parents!
So the verdict, granted these are self assesed!
cook: a shocking distinction
clean: A merit, Its not a strong point, but managed it
shop; Distinction, did what was required and then some
get boys up in the moring: pass, as they did it themselves
get one ready for birthday party, take hime to the birthday party: pass, wasnt exemplary or anything
make sure they are clean: They were clean all weekend, however I managed it I dont know!
I think I am therefore a Domestic God! :D
As people used to say before, I'll make a great house wife some day! :D
Friday was the easiest day. Got Döner and chips for dinner and watched "Im Dutzend billiger", "Cheaper by the Dozen" in english. Good show, boys went to bed easily.
Saturday I went to collect the friend while leaving the boys to do their chores and practice their instruments, now I didnt trust them to do this so I set traps, ie a pencil on the piano, and when I came back pencil still there. I tackled Timo. He admitted he hadnt practised. Then I tackled Malte, asked did I have to check the accordian for the trap (there was none) but Timo shouted out he hadnt done it!
I started getting the food ready at this point and the potatoe peeler refused to work for me. Eventually Malte came in and offered to do it, he peeled all the potatoes for the Shepards Pie. Was delighted with him. Eventually I got everything cooked and sat down to eat. Malte isnt a great fan of meet, especially when onions are involved so I ended up his meet, BUT I had to share it with Timo! It went down a strom, we saved some for the parents who also liked it on Sunday, will be cooking again it seams...
We got Timo ready and brought him to his birthday party and me and Malte returned to the house, I did a small bit of cleaning and then we started watching Dr. Who. I have become addicted to the new series and love it. The boys liked it too, Timo arrived home halfway through it. Now the boys are one of those annyoing people who have ask questions about hypotheticals from a TV show. this drives me mad, so I had to refuse to answer questions. After a bit of restitance, the boys eventually went to bed.
Sunday of course was the day I had set aside to go to the Rheinepark, now German parks are something else, this one even had a kleinbahn! Which we went on. The weather was glorious so while the kids played I read a book, it was sheer bliss. We eventually returned home, just before the parents!
So the verdict, granted these are self assesed!
cook: a shocking distinction
clean: A merit, Its not a strong point, but managed it
shop; Distinction, did what was required and then some
get boys up in the moring: pass, as they did it themselves
get one ready for birthday party, take hime to the birthday party: pass, wasnt exemplary or anything
make sure they are clean: They were clean all weekend, however I managed it I dont know!
I think I am therefore a Domestic God! :D
As people used to say before, I'll make a great house wife some day! :D
Friday, 18 April 2008
Rhymes
Since I came here I have discovered alot of old Nursery Rhymes and rhymes about things have come back to me. For example I have taught the Boys "Ring a' Ring a' Rosy", its great fun on the trampoline.
The other night there was a Red Sky and of course that rhyme instantly came into my head.
I always liked that one and its turned out true. There was another on last night and it seams to be holding true again! Though it might be cold, it was 0°C leaving the house yesterday it was a gorgeous day! Hopefully today will be too!
Another rhyme that has been bugging me and the boys have latched on to despite the fact I cant remember the whole thing, is the one about magpies!
Of course my normal way for avoiding the Sorrow is to wave at the magpie, though when my sis was here she said something that the boys prefer, "Touch Green, Never Seen" I personally dont remember that one, but it works it seams!
Now the last ryhme is one my Mum taught me and I can never get right though its in my head alot at the moment about months of the year, I googled it and I found a site that has no less then 67 versions of that, trying to find the one my mum thought was fun! though there are some really fun ones there! I hope I picked the right one!
Hope these have inspired you to remember your childhood rhymes!
Tschüss
Steve
The other night there was a Red Sky and of course that rhyme instantly came into my head.
Red sky at night, shepard’s delight. Red sky in morning, shepard’s warning
I always liked that one and its turned out true. There was another on last night and it seams to be holding true again! Though it might be cold, it was 0°C leaving the house yesterday it was a gorgeous day! Hopefully today will be too!
Another rhyme that has been bugging me and the boys have latched on to despite the fact I cant remember the whole thing, is the one about magpies!
One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret
Never to be told
Of course my normal way for avoiding the Sorrow is to wave at the magpie, though when my sis was here she said something that the boys prefer, "Touch Green, Never Seen" I personally dont remember that one, but it works it seams!
Now the last ryhme is one my Mum taught me and I can never get right though its in my head alot at the moment about months of the year, I googled it and I found a site that has no less then 67 versions of that, trying to find the one my mum thought was fun! though there are some really fun ones there! I hope I picked the right one!
30 days hath September
April, June and November
all the rest have 31
save February with 28
but once in four
has 1 day more.
Hope these have inspired you to remember your childhood rhymes!
Tschüss
Steve
Sleeping In
At home I would regular sleep in and be rushing to work, especially after a night out. This week it happened to me for the first time here and I wasnt even out the night before! Luckily all the rushing at home has me well prepared to get up and dressed quickly! Thankfully the boys are slow at getting up and was still finished me breakfast and teeth brushed before them! :D
Domestic God Test
Well we all know what skills are nessecary for a Domestic Goddess (though in my opinion thats a bit outdated!) This weekend I will face a Domestic God Test. I have to look after twin boys, cook, clean, shop, get boys up in the moring, get one ready for birthday party, take hime to the birthday party and make sure they are clean!
It will be an interesting test but can I do it?
Leaves odds as comments!
Tschüss
Steve
It will be an interesting test but can I do it?
Leaves odds as comments!
Tschüss
Steve
Thursday, 17 April 2008
1 day to D-Day
Yikes so tomorrow my host parents are off to München for the weekend and leaving me alone with the boys! AAHHHHHHHHH!
I am kind of worried as over the last few days, apart from yesterday, me and one of the boys have had almighty flare-ups. I mentioned before I introduced the concept of Brownie Points and I am really pushing it this week. The boys are on 7 points at the moment having been on -10 on Tuesday! There are really working hard to improve this!
Hopefully I will come up with ideas to keep them active over the whole weekend. Thankfully one of the boys has a birthday party on saturday so thats one less to worry about! :D
Anyway I must go now to sort a few things out around the house! Will hopefully post a few things tomorrow before the parents leave!
Hope every has a nice weekend... please think of me....
Tschüss
Steve!
I am kind of worried as over the last few days, apart from yesterday, me and one of the boys have had almighty flare-ups. I mentioned before I introduced the concept of Brownie Points and I am really pushing it this week. The boys are on 7 points at the moment having been on -10 on Tuesday! There are really working hard to improve this!
Hopefully I will come up with ideas to keep them active over the whole weekend. Thankfully one of the boys has a birthday party on saturday so thats one less to worry about! :D
Anyway I must go now to sort a few things out around the house! Will hopefully post a few things tomorrow before the parents leave!
Hope every has a nice weekend... please think of me....
Tschüss
Steve!
Friday, 11 April 2008
Up Coming Weekends
I have a few interesting weekends coming up starting this weekend (well it actually started last weekend with my sisters visit! :D ). This weekend sees the family setting off to Frankfurt Am Main, leaving me all on my own in Köln. Not that I mind as they are visiting friends, who will more the likely not speak English and I'll be bored out of my mind!
Next weekend the parents are off to München and leaving me with the Kids, yes thats right a whole weekend, just me and the Kids. A friend has suggested we take them to the zoo on the Saturday to tire then out! We'll see what happens!
The weekend after that sees them go off walking for one day and at one point they were staying over night so another weekend alone for me!
The weekend after that sees a former Au Pair coming to stay so I will have company at least! Shes English so speaks English! YAY!
Good Parenting Skills?
Well I have 35 days left in Germany and I did something yesterday that I didnt need to do before. I actually had to send one of the boys to his room. Now, I'm not normally one for punsihments, my bark is normally worse then my bite (literally as I shout!). Normally my punishments would be in the form of not doing what that kid wanted to do. But today, it went to far.
Now it all started off with them both provoking each other to hit each other and of course being boys they did, which led to a shout from me. This continued for a bit but then stopped. Then all of a sudden, one of the boys hit the other full force in the lower back. That was it for me and I sent him to his room. When he eventually went he a hit a few walls on the way and slammed the door.
Of course when his father returned he told his side of the story claiming I should have sent the other boy to his room also. When I explained the story, literally what I have written here, the father said no more, but was I right?
I'm not a fan of big punishments like this, I prefer the old guilt trip or reminding them of times when we are alone if they want to watch TV and that they would want to behave.
I explained 'Brownie Points' to them recently enough and that idea has them whenever I get agree to be good for quite a bit and make me tea and that to gain to elusive points! I think this works better and is more poistive then sending to the room, but yesterday I was tired and was fed up completely with their actions, did I over react? hmmm time will tell...
Now it all started off with them both provoking each other to hit each other and of course being boys they did, which led to a shout from me. This continued for a bit but then stopped. Then all of a sudden, one of the boys hit the other full force in the lower back. That was it for me and I sent him to his room. When he eventually went he a hit a few walls on the way and slammed the door.
Of course when his father returned he told his side of the story claiming I should have sent the other boy to his room also. When I explained the story, literally what I have written here, the father said no more, but was I right?
I'm not a fan of big punishments like this, I prefer the old guilt trip or reminding them of times when we are alone if they want to watch TV and that they would want to behave.
I explained 'Brownie Points' to them recently enough and that idea has them whenever I get agree to be good for quite a bit and make me tea and that to gain to elusive points! I think this works better and is more poistive then sending to the room, but yesterday I was tired and was fed up completely with their actions, did I over react? hmmm time will tell...
Monday, 31 March 2008
Easter Holidays Over
Well I knew it was coming but I was still in shock this morning when my alarm went off at 6:30am! I'm not used to the early mornings anymore after the two week break!
So what happened over the holidays? I know I havent been blogging much basically cause I've had the kids hanging off me! So it snowed and our snowman only fully melted on Friday! Good fun that was! At the weekend I took the boys with my friends to the merries (fun fair/carnival/kermis??). What fun we had!!! The boys were petrefied in the house of horrors and were clung to me, but they did make a friend (one of my friend's son!)
Thats about all the interesting stuff that happened. Tomorrow I am only bringing one of the boys to school, so dont expect much blogging as he has a meet with the Director of the Gymnasium he will be going to after the summer!
So what happened over the holidays? I know I havent been blogging much basically cause I've had the kids hanging off me! So it snowed and our snowman only fully melted on Friday! Good fun that was! At the weekend I took the boys with my friends to the merries (fun fair/carnival/kermis??). What fun we had!!! The boys were petrefied in the house of horrors and were clung to me, but they did make a friend (one of my friend's son!)
Thats about all the interesting stuff that happened. Tomorrow I am only bringing one of the boys to school, so dont expect much blogging as he has a meet with the Director of the Gymnasium he will be going to after the summer!
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
The Kids have learned! and other stories..
Havent done one of these posts in awhile but here we go.
The Kids have Learned
The boys, after a long and hard struggle, have finally figured out that when they say 'Not My Problem' it invariably is their problem! So 1-0 to me. Instead now they say sorry! They slip back now and then but its okay, as I just remind them and its all sorted.
Time Off
Wooo! Im getting holidays! Yay! Next week the boys are going to Essen to their grandparents from Monday to Sunday!Yippee! I think I still get paid, will have to confirm that. I am thinking of going on a Day trip to Bonn on wednesday or something. We will see how it goes.
Illness Strikes
Not me! yay! No both the boys have bad coughs and the mother has the flu. I just have a runny nose, so i got off lightly. Now if people will stop ringing and texting I might get over that one!
What, What did you say??
Thats right, I've gone partial deaf! I have a lovely sudsey water stuck in my ear since this morning and its showing no sign of coming out with the wax. Went a poking earlier with q-tips (55c from DM) but thats only blocked it up more. Feck, apotheke tomorrow. Whats the German for Waxol?
Thats all for now, hopefully, I will be back to 100% hearing tomorrow!
The Kids have Learned
The boys, after a long and hard struggle, have finally figured out that when they say 'Not My Problem' it invariably is their problem! So 1-0 to me. Instead now they say sorry! They slip back now and then but its okay, as I just remind them and its all sorted.
Time Off
Wooo! Im getting holidays! Yay! Next week the boys are going to Essen to their grandparents from Monday to Sunday!Yippee! I think I still get paid, will have to confirm that. I am thinking of going on a Day trip to Bonn on wednesday or something. We will see how it goes.
Illness Strikes
Not me! yay! No both the boys have bad coughs and the mother has the flu. I just have a runny nose, so i got off lightly. Now if people will stop ringing and texting I might get over that one!
What, What did you say??
Thats right, I've gone partial deaf! I have a lovely sudsey water stuck in my ear since this morning and its showing no sign of coming out with the wax. Went a poking earlier with q-tips (55c from DM) but thats only blocked it up more. Feck, apotheke tomorrow. Whats the German for Waxol?
Thats all for now, hopefully, I will be back to 100% hearing tomorrow!
Thursday, 21 February 2008
KVB go on strike
Well the KVB (Dont ask what it stands for) the company that run the tranport here in Köln are on strike tomorrow. Not good. This is how we get to school every day! Thankfully the Boys Oma (or Opa) will take them instead so I only have to get them up, fed and dressed! I am told the trams and buses will be back running as normal at 9am, but I am not going to venture into Köln just in case.
I just remembered I regularly break KVB rules by drinking on the trams! Oh and by the way if you are ever in Köln buy a ticket (or welcome card, it covers you on the trams) as the fines are steep!! A friend was caught recently 40,-€ on the spot fine! ouch!
I managed to survive the day off and came up with enough things to keep the boys occupied! so am wrecked and have no ideas for the next few days, thank god for the weekend and the rugby!
Okay, thats it for now, oh I'm finally getting my haircut tomorrow. I am being extremely lazy and having it done in the house. Am actually afraid to go to a hairdressers cause of the language difficulty!
Any way tschüss!
Steve
I just remembered I regularly break KVB rules by drinking on the trams! Oh and by the way if you are ever in Köln buy a ticket (or welcome card, it covers you on the trams) as the fines are steep!! A friend was caught recently 40,-€ on the spot fine! ouch!
I managed to survive the day off and came up with enough things to keep the boys occupied! so am wrecked and have no ideas for the next few days, thank god for the weekend and the rugby!
Okay, thats it for now, oh I'm finally getting my haircut tomorrow. I am being extremely lazy and having it done in the house. Am actually afraid to go to a hairdressers cause of the language difficulty!
Any way tschüss!
Steve
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
yea, i know im neglecting this blog...
well i intend to make up for it now!! :D
so lets get to it. Mixture of subjects today, have a rough list written but we will see where it goes.
Letter Writing
I've started writing letters home to family and friends and its great fun. though when writing them I feel like I'm back in Mr. O'Hallorans History class, trying to write as much as in can in a short space of time. The last letter home to a friend who regularly texts me was four pages long! you can say so much more in a letter. If you want a letter email me or text me!
The Boys and Irish
The boys have asked me to speak more in Irish to them. Now I am glad I can speak Irish, but its amazing how much comes back when you try and formulate sentences! Though I miss my Irish - English Dictionary.
Update on the Boys
The last two mornings have been a struggle barely getting out the door on time to get the tram. We were late today, thankfully the tram was late also (It happens rarely!)!
Apart from that things are going well, though I'm getting a lot of "It's not my problem" when they wont do what they are told!
Irish in Köln
I met two lads who studied in UL on firday in one of my regular haunts and they knew all my friends back in UL. Crazy! I can never get away from Ireland!! :D Had a great night!
I'm Giving Up Drink
*Shock Horror* and all that. Yes, im cutting down on the amount of Kölsch I am drinking. Im only giving up till Paddy's Day mind. Or if another excuse comes along I'll take that! :D
Valentines Day (ValentinsTag)
So Thursday is the day Hallmark loves. I'm going to hate it. I'm not normally a big Vale's day person but being single in a different country will make it that bit more depressing.
Ireland V France (6 Nations)
Went out on saturday to watch the Match on RTE in one of the Irish Pubs with the TT Gang. Had a great laugh, pity we lost. Though it was only me (Ireland) and Helene (France) watching the match. We even had flags!! We are crazy, wait till Paddy's day, then we will be CRAZY!!!
Okay think thats it for now. Remember if you want a letter I need an address!!
so lets get to it. Mixture of subjects today, have a rough list written but we will see where it goes.
Letter Writing
I've started writing letters home to family and friends and its great fun. though when writing them I feel like I'm back in Mr. O'Hallorans History class, trying to write as much as in can in a short space of time. The last letter home to a friend who regularly texts me was four pages long! you can say so much more in a letter. If you want a letter email me or text me!
The Boys and Irish
The boys have asked me to speak more in Irish to them. Now I am glad I can speak Irish, but its amazing how much comes back when you try and formulate sentences! Though I miss my Irish - English Dictionary.
Update on the Boys
The last two mornings have been a struggle barely getting out the door on time to get the tram. We were late today, thankfully the tram was late also (It happens rarely!)!
Apart from that things are going well, though I'm getting a lot of "It's not my problem" when they wont do what they are told!
Irish in Köln
I met two lads who studied in UL on firday in one of my regular haunts and they knew all my friends back in UL. Crazy! I can never get away from Ireland!! :D Had a great night!
I'm Giving Up Drink
*Shock Horror* and all that. Yes, im cutting down on the amount of Kölsch I am drinking. Im only giving up till Paddy's Day mind. Or if another excuse comes along I'll take that! :D
Valentines Day (ValentinsTag)
So Thursday is the day Hallmark loves. I'm going to hate it. I'm not normally a big Vale's day person but being single in a different country will make it that bit more depressing.
Ireland V France (6 Nations)
Went out on saturday to watch the Match on RTE in one of the Irish Pubs with the TT Gang. Had a great laugh, pity we lost. Though it was only me (Ireland) and Helene (France) watching the match. We even had flags!! We are crazy, wait till Paddy's day, then we will be CRAZY!!!
Okay think thats it for now. Remember if you want a letter I need an address!!
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Day ??? What? I cant remember
I have given up on counting days to use them as titles, so todays post is about the following, Wash/Music Day, The Long Day (Monday), Songs to Teach the Children, and my Sister's blog!
Wash/Music Day
So today is wash day and I had great fun trying to figure out the washing machine. (Its my washing by the way!) So its working away at the moment I hope and all seams to be going well! will update ye tomorrow on the state on the clothes! :P
Today is my favourite week day as after I drop the boys to school I do not have to worry about them as the mother will collect them as they have their music lessons today so I only have to deal with them one at a time, making life much easier! I decided at the weekend to teach a card game we played at home its called ,,Take Two''. They love it so will be stuck playing that for awhile, at least its a break from ,,Pay Day'' (from the last Au Pair) and ,,Discovering Ireland'' (which I brought over!).
The Long Day
Mondays are my long day as the boys finish school at 11:30am! Lucky sods so that means I do not get long to sleep or whatever while they are at school! Thankfully they have rugby in the afternoon and I am able to relax then! In other words I fell asleep!!!
Songs to Teach the Children
I ahve started to teach the kids some songs in English. Here are somne of the ones I have decided to teach them.
There was an Old Lady who swallowed a Fly (remember that one mum?)
Two Little Boys
Those two I am sure of. All suggestions welcome of course!
My Sister's Blog
After much badgering from me, my sister has finally started a blog! yay! Have a looksie, she has a distinctive way of writing so hopefully she will get a bot of a following!
Well thats all for now I think, I was going to start about German Puncuation but that can wait as this post is long enough without me throwing another spanner in the works!
Tscheuss!
Wash/Music Day
So today is wash day and I had great fun trying to figure out the washing machine. (Its my washing by the way!) So its working away at the moment I hope and all seams to be going well! will update ye tomorrow on the state on the clothes! :P
Today is my favourite week day as after I drop the boys to school I do not have to worry about them as the mother will collect them as they have their music lessons today so I only have to deal with them one at a time, making life much easier! I decided at the weekend to teach a card game we played at home its called ,,Take Two''. They love it so will be stuck playing that for awhile, at least its a break from ,,Pay Day'' (from the last Au Pair) and ,,Discovering Ireland'' (which I brought over!).
The Long Day
Mondays are my long day as the boys finish school at 11:30am! Lucky sods so that means I do not get long to sleep or whatever while they are at school! Thankfully they have rugby in the afternoon and I am able to relax then! In other words I fell asleep!!!
Songs to Teach the Children
I ahve started to teach the kids some songs in English. Here are somne of the ones I have decided to teach them.
There was an Old Lady who swallowed a Fly (remember that one mum?)
Two Little Boys
Those two I am sure of. All suggestions welcome of course!
My Sister's Blog
After much badgering from me, my sister has finally started a blog! yay! Have a looksie, she has a distinctive way of writing so hopefully she will get a bot of a following!
Well thats all for now I think, I was going to start about German Puncuation but that can wait as this post is long enough without me throwing another spanner in the works!
Tscheuss!
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