Lots going on of late...We did make it to the Samichlous event on the Bundesplatz this past weekend. 30 donkeys were rumored to be on site for riding, petting and all over donkey fun. Noah got to ride the donkeys not once, but TWICE! And to boot, do you see what daddy is holding?!? Yes, it is the rope. The rope that is attached to the donkey. The rope that is attached to the stubborn donkey. Right as we got to the front of the line (yes, for some STRANGE reason an actual line formed ... this does not EVER happen in CH) the donkey lady decided she needed a break and asked me if I wouldn't mind leading the donkey around on my own. Would I ever! So, daddy led 'Speedy' the donkey around the fenced in ring, stopping along the way at EVERY pile of hey the donkey saw. Guess he was HUNGRY! The nice lady was somewhat let down when we finally made it around the circle as she had not yet finished her Glühwein. We also met Samichlous and sang a song for him in order to get some treats.
We also went up the Gurton to listen to Samichlous tell a story. Noah was not that impressed and was very shy the whole time as you can see from the picture.And last night! We went to the hospital to check in for the baby birthin'. We got our room, met some nurses, did a bunch of check-up type things and then ... we went home. Yes, we went home. There was a lot going on in the maternity ward last night. And our appointment isn't actually until tomorrow. So, it is normal in CH to ... go home. Even though we are technically 'checked in', we are at home. We head back later this afternoon. It's so surreal.
2 comments:
1. For awhile there I thought that "Samichlous" was just Noah's cute way of saying "Santa Claus."
2. Best of luck to all of you in the next few days... weeks... months! Hope it all goes well.
Colin, I know you speak German. Allison, do you?? How weird is it do GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY when all the MDs/nurses are speaking a foreign language! Or do they use English for your sake?? I think that would be crazy. I'd love to hear Allison's take on the experience once you have some (hahahahaha) free time to write about it. Best of luck, and we can't wait to hear the news!!
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