This morning began with Eli first getting his visa photo taken which he was the model boy (see picture). Then it was off to the doctor. We found out he despises tongue depressors in the worst way...our guess is he is VERY sensitive about his mouth area. He weighed in at 21 pounds and the doctor discovered he may have a possible hernia and we are to inform our family practioner in the States about it...didn't know little kids could have a hernia (he didn't even cough). So we'll get that checked out back at home, but he was in great spirits again today. Kim wasn't feeling too well today so Eli and I cruised the island we are on in the stroller. It really has a restored colonial feel to it with narrow streets and building very close to one another. One thing that doesn't make it feel colonial is the Starbucks. We did see a large number of brides and grooms wandering with photographers for photo shoots...must be the thing to get married before the Oct. 1 national day holiday week.
We have learned Eli really likes scrambled or steamed eggs along with french fries. He does enjoy his noodles as our previous blog photo indicates. Tonight we had dinner at the American cafe called Lucy's (we had lunch there too) with three other families we met. One for Iowa, one for Chicago suburbs, and the third outside Columbus, Ohio. I don't know how the Columbus family has made with him being a Michigan fan and she an Ohio State grad! We definitely have the Big Ten covered here. The Michigan fan and I were trying to locate a pub/grill where they might have American sports on tv for the footbal game tomorrow. Our guide just gave us a very stern "no". She didn't seem very amused by it. We had a very American dinner tonight, so I think our bodies are back to normal. Tomorrow is just a quick paperwork day for an hour in the morning and then off to doing...umm...I guess not much...that does have a nice ring to it since I know once we get back the kids will keep us from resting for another five years. Kim and I both agree that Eli and Elise are going to keep us on our toes as partners in mischief and getting into things. Big sister Ella we're going to have to bribe or do something to keep her on our side. Grandmas and Grandpas better look out!
That's about it for now as we wind down Saturday. I have to decide if I'm going to get up at 3:30am to follow the Badgers and more importantly Brewers on the play by play blogs via the internet...maybe I'll pretend to be a sportscaster from the 1930's as the feed comes in...ok now I'm pathetic.
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