So. Heidi ran off to Dallas with our friend Jen for her preliminary Bridal Shower
festivities (kinda like preseason games I guess) and Masha and I took the
kids on for the weekend.
Life has its ups and downs, and so does ice skating. And in Tanya's case it had
a whole lot of them. The rink guard told me she never wanted any help every
time he checked on her ( I'm not a good enough skater to
risk my neck and
theirs on center ice for this learning experience). Just like riding bikes, a
lot of falls and cussing but they where all happy at the end.
Masha and I worked on our fledgling moves as the kids gained mastery. By the
end, Christina had taken Masha under her now expert (her third time out) wing and
was coaching her to try something for two minutes and she would check on her.
festivities (kinda like preseason games I guess) and Masha and I took the
kids on for the weekend.
Life has its ups and downs, and so does ice skating. And in Tanya's case it had
a whole lot of them. The rink guard told me she never wanted any help every
time he checked on her ( I'm not a good enough skater to
risk my neck andtheirs on center ice for this learning experience). Just like riding bikes, a
lot of falls and cussing but they where all happy at the end.
Masha and I worked on our fledgling moves as the kids gained mastery. By the
end, Christina had taken Masha under her now expert (her third time out) wing and
was coaching her to try something for two minutes and she would check on her.
One Sunday We attended church and then went to a community arts 
organization open housethat featured events like African story telling, flamenco dancing, making hip hop tee shirts and
the ever popular face painting. The high point was a kids theater presentation
of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by two very flexible Thespians.
After
a quick lunch and adult nap and we bundled them off to Potomac park for
scooter riding and play-grounding.
The real treat was on the ride back. The kids in their seats in the back on
the Mazda 5 were discussing something in Russian earnestly. Masha told me they
where talking about religion. Tanya, the seven year old, was holding her
belief that your soul goes to Heaven. Christina the eight year old held that
your Heart goes to heaven.
I have to say we adults were surprised by this. And at this point Papa
completely blew his big chance at discipling with his children by going for
the cheap shot.
Papa told them in English that in Sasha's case it is his "butt" that will go.
The kids started laughing very hard. I must of took them by surprise and it
sounded like my timing was perfect.
a quick lunch and adult nap and we bundled them off to Potomac park for
scooter riding and play-grounding.
The real treat was on the ride back. The kids in their seats in the back on
the Mazda 5 were discussing something in Russian earnestly. Masha told me they
where talking about religion. Tanya, the seven year old, was holding her
belief that your soul goes to Heaven. Christina the eight year old held that
your Heart goes to heaven.
I have to say we adults were surprised by this. And at this point Papa
completely blew his big chance at discipling with his children by going for
the cheap shot.
Papa told them in English that in Sasha's case it is his "butt" that will go.
The kids started laughing very hard. I must of took them by surprise and it
sounded like my timing was perfect.
The real treat for Momma was when she returned from Dallas to sneak in to say goodnight, although all were racked out, Christina awoke and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek! Wow, that was big and very unexpected! Very Kool.
Love to all, a special shout out to our Dallas fans, best to J.R. ya'all!
Mama and Papa Bear
