This afternoon was the first time I've been really emotional about going. We've said goodbye to a number of really good friends so far, but today was a bit more of a rite of passage. Our kids have gone to the same daycare since Toby was only seven months old - it's Noah's Ark in downtown Minneapolis. It's been a wonderful place and a big part of our lives for the last eight years. We felt a bit sad when Toby finished at his school, but it was the end of term for everyone, and he'll be going back there when we return, as he'll be entering fifth grade.
Seeing as we're leaving tomorrow, today was Dara's last day at Noah's Ark. One of the teachers had made a card, which contained pictures of all Dara's classmates, and Dara's best friend Ella had brought cupcakes for the whole class, and a special present for Dara too.
So it was just really strange saying goodbye, while at the same time seeing all the other kids going about their business. Dara's going to be going to an amazing place in Bangalore, Indus Early Learning, which actually feels very similar to what Dara is used to, but of course it will be different. The teachers at Noah's Ark have been wonderful, and although I was just as emotional when I dropped Toby off for the first time all those years ago, we knew right away that it would be such a great place for us, as indeed it has been.
Now we're home and waiting for a friend of mine to come and pick up the car, while the kids are watching TV. Emma's making dinner and trying to work out which of the few remaining utensils will help. The movers came last week and took most of our kitchen stuff, so we've been using a huge wood-saw for cutting bread and pizza.
Seeing as we're leaving tomorrow, today was Dara's last day at Noah's Ark. One of the teachers had made a card, which contained pictures of all Dara's classmates, and Dara's best friend Ella had brought cupcakes for the whole class, and a special present for Dara too.
So it was just really strange saying goodbye, while at the same time seeing all the other kids going about their business. Dara's going to be going to an amazing place in Bangalore, Indus Early Learning, which actually feels very similar to what Dara is used to, but of course it will be different. The teachers at Noah's Ark have been wonderful, and although I was just as emotional when I dropped Toby off for the first time all those years ago, we knew right away that it would be such a great place for us, as indeed it has been.
Now we're home and waiting for a friend of mine to come and pick up the car, while the kids are watching TV. Emma's making dinner and trying to work out which of the few remaining utensils will help. The movers came last week and took most of our kitchen stuff, so we've been using a huge wood-saw for cutting bread and pizza.
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