Ketchup!

When I first arrived to Cologne the first thing I needed to try was ketchup.  I know what your thinking, your in Germany and the first thing that you want to try is ketchup? I love ketchup more than I love myself so this was really important. When I tried it the first time I felt it was not bad and thought hey, I could get used this. I have been having it with dinner more and more and well it's gross. I taste it and want to spit it out. Why can't every country just sell regular heinz ketchup ?! Lucas,Mom,Dad,Megan and Sarah one of you needs to send me ketchup!!! 

xo 

Just an Idea ...

Today was a really great day for me because I officially start working at the international school on Monday where I will get the experience in teaching that will help me on the road to becoming a teacher. I couldn't be more excited. 


Every night wether Ivetta is home or not I have to put the boys to bed. They really don't like me helping them get to bed except when it comes to reading bed time stories. I usually only read to Yannic but tonight Dominic asked me to read him the three little pigs. I feel like me and the little seven year old are a few steps closer to becoming friends. I figure my way to the little mans heart is reading and I found out today that he  likes gummy bears so maybe there will be a little bribing hahah! 


As for me and Happy well that's a different story. I really wish she was a dog. Out in the back yard I helped put up a bunny fence so she can go in the garden but not run away. However you have to pay extra attention to her when she is out there because these big birds come down and if your not watching will take her ... is it just me or did anyone else just come up with an idea ? 


xo

Rain,you're okay!

Today started off with the sun shining through out most of the day but just when I have to go outside on a bike to pick Dominic up from soccer , it starts torrential down pouring on me. I was going to complain  but then I remembered Calgary and the snow ... I think I prefer rain. When I arrive and see Dominic he looks completely disappointed that I am picking him up from soccer and not his mom. We are still at the stage of " I don't speak english" so he likes to ignore me .... I am going to have to start bribing him with something awesome hahaha just kidding. 
Earlier in the afternoon I had to take Yannic to get his haircut and we ran into one of his friends,Yannic stopped and said hello to him. Once we started going again I asked him if he had friends that were girls ... he looked disgusted. Apparently he is not at that stage yet but Dominic who is just a year younger likes girls because he always talks about chasing them. Boys are always up and down with girls, one minute there your friends the next minute girls are gross but in the end they always fall in liebe with us. 


xo 




P.s Happy 2 years Lucas, ich liebe dich!
    

I think we have a trouble maker!

Tonight was this first night I had to take care of the boys and put them to bed all by myself . It didn't go to bad , the 8 year old Yannic, listens to me pretty well ... I think he is afraid of me because I am a girl. He always has this scared look in his eyes when I tell him to do something but he does always listen to me and then Dominic who is 7 doesn't want to listen to me and takes me not being able to speak German to his complete advantage. I think it's just because he is nervous around me since I am new but who knows with that little one. Dominic seems to be the trouble maker but since he is so cute you would never expect it .. especially when bad words come out of his mouth like " suck my peep". Well I can only hope that in a few weeks it starts getting some what better but to be honest you never what little ones have up their sleeves!

auf wiedersehen!

xo

Happy the bunny isn't so happy!

The family I am staying with doesn't have a dog or a cat ... they have a black bunny named Happy. Now Happy's name is ironic because she seems to be so angry all the time. The last two days I have tried to giver her love and play with her but she just sticks her tongue out at me and tries to attack my arm. I tried feeding her a carrot today, which I thought was a really nice gesture on my part and she thought the carrot was attacking her so she turned away and shunned me. If I were her i'd be all over that carrot and start liking the person who gave me the carrot. So my goal with Happy is to make her like me. I have quit some time and I feel like I have a chance. I guess in the past the boys haven't always treated Happy with the respect she deserves so she believes everyone new in the house is out to get her and with easter being just around the corner I am suspecting her guard is up 24/7 and she trusts no one!


xo

Rainy days in Koln

I have finally reached Cologne or Koln as the Germans say it. So far the weather has been cloudy with rain off and on through out the day. I haven't seen much of the city as of yet but tomorrow I will. I cannot wait. I am very excited to see what this lovely city has to offer.

The first few things I have learned about the two boys I am watching is one of the boys named Yannic who is 8 loves ketchup more than me. He likes to put it on almost everything. Last night he put it on his pasta. When I saw him putting ketchup on his pasta I laughed and thought to myself I am going to have to try that sometime. I haven't learned much about Dominic who is 7. He likes to eat a lot ... well both the boys do. They both like Star Wars which is great because I have not seen any of the Star Wars movies. 

Since today is pretty rainy we have just sat inside drinking tea and eating cake. On Sunday a lot of the stores are closed except for the bakeries, they are open 7 days a week ... which is perfect for me! They have all kinds of fresh goods. We went today and I got to pick out a piece of cake and of course I picked chocolate. 

My German is still awful ... I don't know anything well I know nien which means no. Tomorrow I am going to sit down with Ivetta the mom and she will help learn some German.

Chow for now!

xo 

Hey Frankfurt,whats up ?

I cannot believe how fast twenty nine days has gone by. I finally arrived in Frankfurt where I will spend the night and then tomorrow I will head out to Cologne which will be my home for the next year. I am very excited for everything that is to come of this next year with family visits to exploring apart of the world that is unknown to me. 


So far today has been a really great day. I made my way through the Heathrow airport without getting completely confused and once i arrived to Frankfurt it was nothing but kindness. The Family has made me feel right at home. I haven't seen a lot of Frankfurt but from what I have seen it looks like a great city with giant trees and large green spaces. The family I am with find it very similar to Vancouver. So if your a fan of Vancouver i suggest you make your way down to Frankfurt! 


Talk to you soon,
xo