This is the theme of Shanghai in the summer. And it is definately hot and humid. The rainy season is upon us and when it doesn't rain, you sort of find yourself hoping it does rain. That way it justifies the level of humidity you have to live in. But I am definately not complaining. Tom and I have lived in Indiana or Ohio our whole lives. I think we can learn to adjust to different weather, if not, then this trip is probably not going to be successful.
Besides adapting to summer, we have been busy saying goodbye to all of our new friends. We seem to be the only expats here that decided to stay this summer. So why did we stay? Well, it seemed like we just got here and coming home so soon didn't see necessary. That is 
the story and we are sticking to it! Natalie had a last chance to play with her new friend Jessie, who will be going to kindergarten at the school, Concordia, too. They have a ballet class together and seemed to hit it off well. We went to the Shanghai Children's museum with Jessie, her mom Heidi, and her brother Timmy. We had a good time, as we always do at the museum. This was Natalie's third trip in three months. I think it is safe to say it is her favorite field trip so far! Tonight we are going to have dinner and play cards with the Miller's, some new friends. They are leaving next week. It will be nice to have an evening that is similar to how we spent some of our time in Ohio: grillin' & chillin'. Their two girls, Jamie and Lauren, are very sweet and are very good with Natalie. They are in 4th and 5th grades at Concordia, so Natalie thinks that is totally cool to hang out with older girls from "her school".
the story and we are sticking to it! Natalie had a last chance to play with her new friend Jessie, who will be going to kindergarten at the school, Concordia, too. They have a ballet class together and seemed to hit it off well. We went to the Shanghai Children's museum with Jessie, her mom Heidi, and her brother Timmy. We had a good time, as we always do at the museum. This was Natalie's third trip in three months. I think it is safe to say it is her favorite field trip so far! Tonight we are going to have dinner and play cards with the Miller's, some new friends. They are leaving next week. It will be nice to have an evening that is similar to how we spent some of our time in Ohio: grillin' & chillin'. Their two girls, Jamie and Lauren, are very sweet and are very good with Natalie. They are in 4th and 5th grades at Concordia, so Natalie thinks that is totally cool to hang out with older girls from "her school".My mother is coming on August 3, so I have to get ready for that. I am so excited to have our first visitor! Plus I have lots of projects to help me with while she is here. I want to have some painting done, and some cushions for our patio furniture made. She can help me build some epxertize on selecting fabric and buying items from the fabric market. Plus she is going to bring some things with her that we cannot find here. Like dry mustard and pancake syrup.
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