Alone...

Kenny and I each ventured out without the other today. He went to school. And I got to bring 3 kids down to his school to meet Nicole the Secretary who was super helpful in assisting with our visa paperwork today and helped to make it possible for the kids and I to get expedited visas in less than 1/2 the normal time.  (I'm a big fan of hers.)  It went well for me, until we were at the registration office.  I have a baby strapped to my chest, I'm pushing a double stroller, I'm sweating profusely, and we have stopped moving so my children realize this is the time designated for fussiness and fidgetiness.  After many attempts at distracting them- animal sounds, what do you see?, etc. etc. I resort to food.  The Swiss seem to be kind of uptight about some things, like messes- not too keen on children eating anywhere except in your home and maybe outdoors. But no one said anything and I don't think I got any dirty looks.  This was the time I quit looking people in the eye, though. Oh Dignity, where have you gone?

Just imagine me behind the stroller.

   School was all welcomes and paperwork. The real work begins tomorrow and Kenny's first test is Thursday.  There are 25 students. 5 are Nigerians, 3 are Japanese, and there are 17 students each from a different country. Kenny is the only native English speaker, including the teachers.

Just for fun.  This is what we found just a few blocks up our street.