I was dreading the flight back but it was much easier than I expected. Leo was a star and got lots of compliments for being so quiet. Customs and Immigration was a breeze in both Canada and US - they were actually friendly!
Now that we're back, I'm exhausted! Jetlag sucks! Leo's internal clock is all messed up which complicated everything.
It's good to be home.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
You know what they say about guys in the navy...
This is an actual navy recruiting ad from the 1980's
"I'm going to Disneyland!"
The Japanese are CRAZY about Disneyland. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't visited at least once. The weather was great and we managed to avoid the insane crowds by visiting on a Monday after the Golden Week holidays. Leo really liked the country bears and danced on my lap for the entire performance. I'm a bit worried that he might be a country music fan.Monday, May 17, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
First Birthday Walk
On a baby's first birthday the family buys 1.5 kilos of pounded rice cake, tie it up in a cloth and sling over the baby's back. Then they see how far the baby can travel with that weight on his back. The distance covered is supposed predict whether or not the child will move far away when he grows up. Being my son, Leo kept on walking and walking. He covered the length of the room about three times. Good job Leo!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Boys Day
May 5th is Boys Day in Japan. The flying carp and miniature samurai helmet are meant to be symbols of a strong and healthy boy. On the table there is a chocolate cake shaped like a helmet, chimaki (a kind of "sweet rice paste," wrapped in an iris or bamboo leaf) and some other traditional Japanese food. Leo seemed happy but then again he's usually quite pleased about almost everything.
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