We spent all of Tuesday morning at the hospital. Everyone's fine, it's just that in Japan, that's where you go to the doctor. Weird, but efficient. At Miss M's going-to-school check-up, they told us to get her adenoids checked out. We've known they were probably enlarged and were on our way to getting them taken care of when we found out we were moving here.
They took x-rays of her head and that girl's tonsils and adenoids are HUMONGOUS!! But, we've never noticed sleep apnea, just a real hard time falling asleep. She is also remarkably free from strep throat and other throat infections. So the decision was up to us. Surgery to remove her adenoids and tonsils or wait it out. If Jesse's knee surgery hadn't been so traumatic, I'd probably go for the surgery, but instead I'm playing super cautious mom. Ninety-nine percent chance we'll do the wait and see approach. There's a good chance they'll get smaller in the next couple of years. Also, in the states, it's an outpatient surgery. Here, it's five days in the hospital. I can't have a kid in the hospital for five days. Misery for all!
So here's to more infection free years ahead and shrinking adenoids! I wish I had the x-rays for our doctor friends to consult!
February 14, 2008
February 10, 2008
Kanegawa Cabin
We stayed in a beautiful cabin in Kanegawa with our friends and their kids. The kids got along so well, hardly any disagreements. It was fun getting to know people a little better. We've been really blessed to be here with so many cool people. Here are some pics of the kiddies and their friends. 
Nikko and Kanegawa, snow
We found some snow in Nikko. We couldn't get the kids to walk because they had to stomp in every snow bank. The walk to the shrines took twice as long as it should have. Here's Miss G posing in the snow somewhere in Nikko. 
On Saturday, we went sledding at Mt. Hunter. Their mascot is half a hard boiled egg. Let's see if any of our Japanese speaking friends can figure that one out. Maybe I'll send you something cool if you do!
The one of M is posed in the parking lot because Jesse was with her the whole time and I didn't get ONE picture of her sledding. G went down the tubing run by herself. She wouldn't let me sled with her, either. It was a little scary for me, but she was great. She stayed perfectly in the middle, so she never fell out. I hope we go again, because it really was a lot of fun.
On Saturday, we went sledding at Mt. Hunter. Their mascot is half a hard boiled egg. Let's see if any of our Japanese speaking friends can figure that one out. Maybe I'll send you something cool if you do! 
The one of M is posed in the parking lot because Jesse was with her the whole time and I didn't get ONE picture of her sledding. G went down the tubing run by herself. She wouldn't let me sled with her, either. It was a little scary for me, but she was great. She stayed perfectly in the middle, so she never fell out. I hope we go again, because it really was a lot of fun.
February 5, 2008
Happy Birthday!
It's this little sunshine's birthday. My sweet niece KL. She's my baby brother's little girl. Hope your present gets there soon, kiddo! Happy birthday love.
Gyoza
Did you see this article about the tainted Chinese Dumplings on CNN and think of me? Should've. They were in my freezer. Exact same package. Yum.
I'm here!
I have so many things to write about, and haven't had the time to get any of them out. Two of my dearest friends (and relatives) just had birthdays. Happy Birthday to Sienna the delightful youngest sister of my dear Jesse. And to Pam, the best mother in law a girl could ask for.
And if you've been wondering, I'm still making bentos every day for little M.
Here's todays creation. You like the police car fishcake? She had rice in the bottom tray. A star, a bear, and a heart shaped onigiri from the dollar store. I love that place. I'm down to the dolphin, penguin and lion toothpicks. They've all gone down the drain or tossed. Unfortunately, they are no longer at the store. I'm sure that when school starts again in April, the selection will be better. Until then, I may have to deign to using wooden toothpicks (gasp!).
And if you've been wondering, I'm still making bentos every day for little M.
Here's todays creation. You like the police car fishcake? She had rice in the bottom tray. A star, a bear, and a heart shaped onigiri from the dollar store. I love that place. I'm down to the dolphin, penguin and lion toothpicks. They've all gone down the drain or tossed. Unfortunately, they are no longer at the store. I'm sure that when school starts again in April, the selection will be better. Until then, I may have to deign to using wooden toothpicks (gasp!).
February 2, 2008
Snow Day on Sunday
We woke up to this. 
And it hasn't let up yet. The novelty is fun, though a bit wet. The kids and I went out this morning and made a snowman, one of the biggest we've managed, all of 1 1/2 feet high. The kids are so delightful playing and sliding in the snow. 
G has co-opted Jesse's Smartwool hat. She is delightful as ever. 
Though there's not much snow, it looks like church might be canceled. I guess the roads are a bit slick and I suppose people here aren't used to driving on snow. Which may make it dangerous for everyone else on the roads.
And it hasn't let up yet. The novelty is fun, though a bit wet. The kids and I went out this morning and made a snowman, one of the biggest we've managed, all of 1 1/2 feet high. The kids are so delightful playing and sliding in the snow. 
G has co-opted Jesse's Smartwool hat. She is delightful as ever. 
Though there's not much snow, it looks like church might be canceled. I guess the roads are a bit slick and I suppose people here aren't used to driving on snow. Which may make it dangerous for everyone else on the roads.
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