So, here we are at the end of a much needed four day weekend, coinciding with Orthodox Easter. You would think that our decision not to travel for the weekend would have meant a nice relaxing do nothing weekend... not at all... because evidently... we are Rock Stars. We started our epic weekend at home with a small get together at our place. Grayson’s best friend/girlfriend, Heather, from preschool came over with her parents for a very nice early afternoon cook-out. They are also an expat family, but British. This was the first time since arriving in Serbia that we’ve broken away from the American contingent and enjoyed a nice afternoon lounging in the garden. Little did we know that this little get together would lead to a much larger outing the next day... for we got along famously with Iain and Su, Heather’s parents.
Serena, of course had met Su a number of times through Grayson’s preschool. And I had the privilege of meeting them a couple weeks ago at Heather’s third birthday party. They had intended on a small family only celebration, but Heather insisted that Grayson be in attendance... so a much bigger party came to be. Serena was out of town for the party, so we were still unable to get the whole crew together. So, Friday afternoon was the first time.
On Saturday morning, we received a text message from Su, inviting us over for a dinner time bar-bq at their place. Apparently, Iain had been inspired. So, we spent the day toiling around in the yard and finally headed to their place in the early evening... and had a blast. They had taken the time to invite about three other couples from the British expat community. Although, we hadn’t expressed the facts the previous day, they must have noticed our need for socializing “outside our circle”. Although I love my American counterparts here, I do work and live and socialize with the same people every day. It was nice to break away. And I have to say... the Brits no how to throw a bar-bq... we were there for almost six hours.
On Sunday, we jumped back into the garden once again and prepared for our third bar-bq of the weekend. Serena had met another American couple (non-Embassy community) who has a son about a year younger than Gray... so it was time to foster that relationship... and yet again... we all got along famously. I see many double dates without the kids in our future.
Wow, it is amazing that we have been here for over five months already. Anyway, everyday is still an adventure... and it never slows down... except for the three hour nap I took this afternoon... now that was glorious. I will probably be up until 2 in the morning... but the nap was glorious while it lasted... and I am feeling much more human right now.
BTW: Grayson and I have discovered “The Penguins if Madagascar” TV show... it rocks!
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