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May 4, 2009
For passersby, our building just looks like a quaint old Tudor next to a playground and the train station. But if you get up close, it’s more like the UN. Our building houses students from around the globe and our playground is overseen by Eastern European nannies. It’s a safe and wonderful place and though I’m cautious about letting Miika go out without me, I’ve also learned that certain times of day are perfect for her to join the buzz of children because at any given time there are about 3 nannies and 3 moms who we’ve gotten to know. Today, I was in a first floor apartment, setting up furniture, stocking it with dishes, etc.. and looking out at the playground every few minutes to keep an eye on Miika. Nathan was with me snatching tools and scattering screws, but occupied enough for me to work. I looked out and saw Miika and a new friend frantically picking dandelions like there was no tomorrow. It was getting late in the afternoon so I went out to fetch her and met her friend’s nanny who was making little tiaras out of dandelions. This dreaded weed never looked so good! This Polish nanny was expertly weaving flowers together at rapid speed trying to keep up with the demand of little princess-wanna-bes. What a beautiful sight! Here is Miika bearing her prize with Nathan.
Two Sundays ago Miika and I snatched a moment and went for a walk while Paul stayed home with Nathan. We live near the woods and every time I go by, I can see that our woods are bursting with wild flowers. So I was itching to get out there and hike around. Miika, glued to the TV, didn’t want to go at first, but once she got out there and walked on the carpet of flowers, I practically had to drag her home. It was really too muddy to hike, so we just tip-toed around trying not to squash flowers. Generally, I have a NO-PICK policy in the woods, but there was so much bounty, that I let Miika take a few…”Just don’t pull them by the roots,” I warned her. Here they are on our window sill celebrating my favorite season, spring!