We're beginning to set up some routines now. We began home school with the kids again after a hiatus for packing the past two weeks. I think they enjoyed getting back into their math and reading lessons. Mika read a very long Dr. Seuss book to me, which was wonderful. Alec discovered instructions for how to make a dough that could be shaped and allowed to harden into bowls which could be decorated. Sounds like an art project might be in the offing!
Our field trip today was to our favorite Asian market in the East Valley - Lee Lee Oriental Supermarket. While they don't appear to have a web site, here are some reviews to give you a general idea of what this place is like. Essentially, imagine a place bigger than your local Albertson's and filled with row after row of ingredients for Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian, and other cuisines. Every imaginable type of rice, noodle, sauce, cracker and specialized drinks (lychee soda, anyone?).
Alec noted that the place smelled like fish, which is probably due to the tanks of live fish that they keep, in addition to a large selection of dead and/or frozen fish. They were excited to see the lobsters in the tanks. At least Alec & Caedmon were. Mika is working on her politely bored face. She'll have it down pat in about eight years or so!
I tried to work for a few hours this afternoon, but the Internet connection at the local coffee shop appeared to be mangled. Probably somebody downloading the complete collection of Dwight Yoakam's work. At least they weren't playing it as they downloaded it.
I packed up early to head 'home'. The kids were restless so we went for a walk around the block. Mika loves the little Razor scooter we got them for Christmas, so she took hers while the boys opted to remain a pied. Gena & I made dinner tonight - Chinese Simmered Star Anise Pork - one of our favorites. Simple & flavorful, with brown rice on the side, and steamed baby bok choy with garlic, salt, and some dry-fried quinoa (which I mistook for sesame seeds, but still tasted good). Gena & I may walk down to the coffee shop for exercise, conversation, and coffee. Not a bad way to end an evening!
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