The kids took turns with Scott in first class. They loved it.
I had to get over germs fast. Timmy did eat off of this wooden high chair.... ewww
I had to get over germs fast. Timmy did eat off of this wooden high chair.... ewwwEmbassy suites hotel (the Nuttals former home)
Alison, Mary, Becca and you other bloggers I will try to keep this up... Please I hope I don't bore you, I was never much of a writer. But maybe you will get a laugh or two from our adventures. Believe me, I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this move to Mexico. But, as long as there is good food and a friend or two we will be ok.
So here is my first Mexico Post.
We made it! The morning was crazy getting the house ready and all the stuff into the car, the plane, customs, etc. etc. I thought we down-sized but with all the strollers and luggage and special blankies and special dolls we were pretty bogged down. We didn't have time for breakfast and the credit card machine on the plane was broken so I had to dig through the kids luggage for some extra cash for the box lunch and drinks. With Matilda's coin collection and Jujus stash we came up with $14- enough for two boxed lunches and drinks. Scott and Juju were in first class and scott got scolled by the flight attendent for having brought us some orange juice. She calmly told Matilda, "it is against FAA regulations for you to have this drink... and took it from her!"
After getting through customs we were met by two drivers who helped with all the STUFF. I rode with Juju and she had some good comments in the car (no offense to Mexico - this is a seven-year-olds view of a semi-developing country)
"Mom, I don't think I'm going to like this place." I ask her why and she answers, "In the first place, it smells like dog poop here. In the second place, there is writing all over the walls. In the third place they have dirty laundry everywhere. In the fourth place, I don't know any Spanish. And fifth, there are too many cars. And I have to go to a new school."
Fortunately, the smells got much better as we approached the apartment and the kids were excited to choose a bedroom (one of three ha ha). Julianna's mood (and mine) improved a lot when we were finally able to eat our favorite food - tacos and drink horchata and kidie pina coladas.
Alexandra's great comment in the hotel was, "Mom, can't you change the Disney Channel to English?!" Matilda has no idea what is going on and keeps saying, "Dad, I'm going to Mexico City, not a hotel and not an apartment."
7 comments:
Yay Suz! You better keep up the blog. I have a feeling there are going to be some good stories. Keep them coming!
We miss you!
Dianna
well I will be reading the blog faithfully. I am glad you got there ok. I visited Mexico sity 44 years ago as the doctor for the Pensacola naval base football team.. we played the university of mexico team in the stadium shaped like a sombraro. I remember all the dogs and at that time, my eyes burned in the city.
say hello to the kids, love Opa
Hey Suz, great post. I can't believe they took the juice away. The amazing part about your adventure is you are doing it with 4 small kids. Looking forward to reading more!
Glad you made it Suz! I'm so impressed with you. Maybe I can take everyone on sabbatical with Mike.
I'm glad you made it safely. I tried calling a couple of times but it didn't work. Please post more when you get a chance. Your kids are so funny. Can't wait for all the great stories.
You should've said "FFA regulation? Isn't it against FFA regulation to... (then you fill in the blank with... be so fat, be so ugly, or be so rude). That would have made her think. OK, maybe not, but it would've made you feel better. Some people are so incredibly rude.
I am so excited for you to be there. I am amazed at what a strong person you are.
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