On Friday evening our family participated in Jackson’s class lantern parade. His preschool class made lanterns and walked around the neighborhood near the school singing and shining their lights. I asked the teacher what the history of the tradition was and she said she had no idea. So, sorry I have no idea where the tradition comes from but it was fun!

so much for all of the matchy ,matchy winter gear. I got the boys all set with hats, gloves and scarves and we battle everyday for them to wear them. A Swiss friend offered Jackson this hat/scarf/earmuffs which he happily wears!! Thank goodness we found something he doesn’t find too itchy!!

brrrrr! so cold!

Twinkle Little Star

rollin’ with it…cold and tired!

If I am honest it was fun for Jackson but a very frustrating night for Seth and I as parents! There was confusion with the director on whether or not Jackson was coming so she didn’t have his lantern ready like the other kids. Thank goodness some sweet teachers found a stick like the other kids after the director told me to go out in the dark and find him one. It’s a long story but all of it made me so happy about our decision to return stateside for a bit. I get so weary of the cultural hurdles and mama bear comes out when I feel like we are treated differently….and with little respect. Just so happy that I can walk into kindergarten with Jackson next year and just be one of the parents with one of the kids.