SUMMER ENDING

September is almost here and that means summer is almost over. Students will be going back to school and autumn will be another thing to look forward to in the coming weeks. I think it would be wonderful to be able to live here in Japan. Of course, I would need to learn more (much more) than the handful of Nihongo words that I know right now but the thought of living here with Ruther and the boys is very appealing and sounds so wonderful. I would want to work part-time right now but unfortunately, my visa won't allow me to do that. So I suppose the most I could do right now is make friends and to learn as much Nihongo as I can so I could finally converse with people without feeling nervous. At the same time, I intend to focus on the boys' homeschooling. When I lamented to Ruther about how Nikki might forget his piano pieces (from his piano book) while he's here, he suggested that I check out amazon (Japan) for a portable piano for Nikki. We were able to get one for around ¥3000+ which was originally priced at ¥13,000. Great deal. I was so happy Ruther got it for Nikki. Yesterday we practiced Mary had a Little Lamb, Old McDonald, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Happy Birthday To You, Yankee Doodle and Rock-a-Bye Baby. Not bad. Nikki forgot some notes but after practicing for several minutes, he remembered them. So now, I might look for simple piano pieces for Nikki and maybe we could practice those this week. We're also considering getting a drum set for Ethan. Not the toy version because Ruther has been wanting a drum set for years now. The drums would be the perfect instrument for Ethan who loves it. Anyway, we're thinking of getting a Yamaha (electronic drums) but we still have to check all its features and stuff. But should we get it, it would be a great instrument for Ethan to learn. Okay, and for Ruther to enjoy as well. =)

Last Sunday, when we were on our way to church, it was very cloudy and chilly. I made me think of autumn and even some people were commenting that the chill didn't feel summer-y at all. Anyway, it was still great to be able to stroll comfortably and even the boys were happy with the cool weather. Maybe summer is really coming to a close?

When summer ends and the chillier fall begins, I'm sure I'll miss my flipflops. I remember missing those last time when I always had to wear shoes and socks everytime we had to go to the supermarket. At least this time around I got to wear them a lot longer than last time. But I still hope that this year we would finally get to see snow. =)