Another first!

Today was Aiden and Lexie's first day of school at the CDC. They did really well. Lexie did not cry at all, and Aiden only cried for a second. When I went back a few minutes later to check on him, he had already stopped. I'm hoping that they eat and nap okay, we'll have to see how they do. I couldn't take pictures, since I had to take them alone (Wally had to be in early today) but later today I will post some pictures of our trip to Prague over the weekend. We had a great time, saw the castle and church, and explored more of the city. We went out to eat for my early birthday dinner on Saturday night, and I had my favorite Czech dish...beef goulash. It's not goulash like we think of in the states though. It's very tender beef, kind of like stewed beff, with a nice sauce. Wally's not crazy about it, but I could eat it three meals a day! They serve it with these "dumplings" but it's really a bread.

After dinner, the kids and Wally were excited to give me birthday gifts. Wally got me a Coach purse I'd been eyeing...cracks me up that he had to bring Julia with him so she could pick it out....Wally couldn't remember which one I liked! The kids gave me a gift certificate to the Spa here on base! I am SO excited! It's for a hot stone massage and a facial. I think I'm going to see if I can get an appointment on my actual birthday....I need to relax on the day I turn 30!

Since the kids are at school right now, do you know what that means? Can you hear it? Aaahhh, silence! I'm alone right now! I'm alone in the house! Until my paperwork gets through Human Resources, I can't start subbing, so I will be using this time to unpack the house. Books need to go on shelves, there are still clothes not yet in drawers/closets, Aiden's room still has a few boxes. There's a lot to do. The kitchen is very over-crowded....I've got to re-organize and figure things out. The dining room is not done by any means. It's going to be much easier to get this type of stuff done with the kids all out for a bit everyday. I miss them though. I've been home with them since June, it's strange not to be with them today.

Okay, gotta go be productive. I hope everyone is doing well, and I will add some Prague pics later today.