Mei

On the way to Ketel:

I brought Vera with me to Amsterdam for a night...it was the cute little nerd's first time on the train. It found it kind of special. Was nice to have her there with me

But we've had other adventures together as well:

 On the way back from Ed & Damaris' house.

Took my kids to the Dutch version of OMSI..."Nemo". They had a good time. They had school vacation for 2 weeks so I had them quite a bit the second week...was nice to get out of the house for a bit.

Took Michiel to the park...and we made a deal. One picture for each thing he played on. Little did I know it would turn into 52 pictures. Because each different place he stepped...well, thats a new thing. Yes, 52. And he wants ALL of them on the internet. OH BOY. Time to create an extension blog titled: "MICHIEL: DE JONGEN MET MEER DAN 52 FOTOS"

My friend from back home (Hunter) works sometimes in Holland, and he sent me an email last week saying he was in Holland and we should chill. So last weekend he came and was with me and the kids and stayed til late, we had nice talks with tea and pipes. Sunday we also explored the city...he rented me a bike because Marlies needed hers. I felt like SUCH a tourist...riding around in a bright yellow bike. But it was a really nice time. Went more places in Amsterdam than I've ever been, found a cafe that I might adopt on a sunday when I want to get out of the house. This is definitely the most fun I've had in Amsterdam since I've been here. Thank you Hunter! The kids loved him. Were convinced that I was in love. So I told them he had a serious relationship with his girlfriend back home. Femke said "When a girl is in love, she throws up." I said, "Well, there you go. I'm not in love. I haven't thrown up!" She sighed and said, "Gelukkig!" Haaaaaa

I had a difficult time taking self portraits that included buildings behind me

Super cool lawyer's office

Femke put her mom's scarf on me and said "Tonight you are my mama". She was quite pleased with herself. So we took a picture. And a video.

Video isn't much...but shows a bit how we play together. With Femke, this is very typical ha. She tells me what to do, how to do it, and what to say, and how many times. This was not the first take haha.

 With Michiel...his kind of bedtime play is "If you dont catch my pants (or shirt or sock or shoes or whatever), then you must smell them" and then he throws the clothes behind him so I must smell them. Little does he know i"ve mastered the talent of plugging my nose. HA 

This sums up most of everything. I keep busy.