We finally got our HHG shipment on the 12th. It took pretty much all day for them to unload everything, and put beds together, ect. We had the option of having them unpack everything for us- but we obviously decided against it. Instead of the boxes we have stacked up, we'd have everything out of boxes piled in every nook and cranny.
The houses in Germany have NO storage. Like, none. We are very lucky to have a closet downstairs that's fairly large. We use it for a "pantry." We got a shelving unit that we put ALL our food on besides one "snack drawer" in the kitchen, and a cereal shelf. Everything else goes in there. Teas, canned foods, boxed goods, sodas, juices, everything. It also stores a couple of our bigger baking dishes, crock pot, blender.... you get the idea. Oh and can't forget the mop and bucket too. A catch all if you will.
So anyways- yes, we don't have any storage in the house. So needless to say, we are unpacking, but very very slowly. Our dining room table still has stuff stacked on it, boxes filled with packing paper are stacked in a corner, and so far, we have no where to put our beloved recliner that Bryant HAD to have. ;o) Luckily, we do have a large house, so we do have places to put
April 14th, we are going to go to Homburg, which is only about a 10 minute drive from where we live. Supposidly, the biggest flea market in Southern Germany happens there on this day. We are hoping to be able to get a couple things there- as far as furniture goes. We are looking for a couple hutch type things, and possibly a coffee table. We aren't afraid to re-finish things, so we're hoping we find some treasures!
Next week I go in to sign Austin up for Kindergarten. I'm in shock with that one. I'm a little freaked though- because he will be 6. We live about 25 minutes from the base he will go to school on, and there is a bus that services our village to take him there. So he's 6, and will already be riding the bus to school. On the A6. (Which is the "fast road") So needless to say, mommy fear and worry kicks in, and it all makes me a little uneasy. I can't show him that though- because he's already skiddish about riding a bus. He will love it once it starts though, I know he will.
Sydney is about 90% potty trained. She's completely potty trained during the day, and only wears dipes for nap and night. She continually wakes up dry from naps, so that will be our next step as soon as I get a cover for her mattress.
I really don't think I have much other news to speak of yet. It is finally getting warmer, so adventures and trips look to be in our future. Pretty excited to finally get out and see things!!!
This, here in Germany, is called a Doner. It's a pita flat with shredded meet inside (which they put on a stake type thing, and it cooks right there in front of you... when someone orders, they shave off some of the meat.) cabbage (2 types), onion, feta, and some sauce. It was just okay for me. They are Bryant's favorite here. I could of handled less meat and more sauce personally. So I will try it again!
This is a picture of the kids (obviously) in K-Town (Kaiserslautern). We were doing a project for a friend stationed in Japan, and this is them with Flat Stanley. This area we are in is a huge shopping area. It's a few streets closed off (although random cars drive down it sometimes). And you can just walk around, eat, shop, ect. It's a fun little place, although very very busy.
Sydney was finding treasures in the boxes as we unpacked and made herself a cute lil outfit
Ugh. Did your stomach just roll? Our downstairs was a MESS for awhile. It doesn't look like this now, however, I still wouldn't opt to have anyone to my house right now!
The kitchen during some of our unpacking. UGH!
Kiddies on St. Patricks Day! It was late and they were tired! haha
xoxo
k.
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