So today we decided to head down to the pool, earlier than on Monday thinking it would probably not be as crazy. Since it was not as warm, we thought we would stay inside. When we got there, however, we found that it was packed with kids in the middle of the day. When we asked someone, we found out that the kids were there for their PE class. The kids take a bus to the pool for their gym class. We couldn’t believe it! We tried to imagine a Flint Hill class at Oakmarr for PE but we just didn’t think that was very feasible.
We started in the big pool and then discovered a smaller pool for kids under 8. Since it wasn’t that busy, we decided that it would be better in there. Then another little girl, who looked around 6 or 7 years old came with her mom. We got to talking and learned that the little girl was home schooled hence why she was at the pool during the day and not part of a class. Emily and Ainsley played with Hannah while Jenny (her mom) and I chatted. I learned that Hannah has been waiting to get into their local school for two terms. Apparently it is quite hard to get into the school close to them. They too are not from England. They moved for 2 years for their husband/fathers work. They are originally from Perth, Australia. They had to leave and they gave us their phone number if we wanted to play another day. The girls were ecstatic, their first friend.
Then later that day they got to talk with some friends from home – the Murphys. Given that our new internet was not set up yet, they were confined to the back of the house and they got to show Alexandra & Stephanie the fixed up and set up Doll House.
Then given that it was late – 9:30-10:00 here, it was time for bed.
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