February

So hello again...it's Jenee writing this time around and I am happy to report that we have all safely transitioned into February with some light snow to mark the occasion!
Jojo and I had some lovely days last week when she was home recovering where we played cards, watched videos, did artwork, and generally hung out (aka got better)! As Dan previously wrote, both girls were home on Friday and so we took that time to do some more artwork as well took photos of the artwork that is up in the girls' room. Here are some photos:


Jojo had another eventful (but productive) trip to urgent care on Sunday evening after spiking a high fever and complaints of stomach pains. Although she was definitely doing much better (after her constipation issues were solved) on Monday it was another stay-home day for Jojo so after some cartoons and a game of Uno she and I ventured out to run some errands. We first headed to the local metro stop (Port d'Namur) in search of my mitten I lost last week on the bus (I think) which after eating lunch and waiting for the office to open at 12pm was unproductive. We then headed to grab some dark chocolates (as per Naomi's request) at a nearby chocolatier where Jojo was given a free sample by the lovely shop woman! We then headed to the post office on the way back to mail some letters that Jojo had written. It was quite crowded at the post office but we took a number (literally) and began the wait. Luckily a woman we were standing next to pointed out where others who hadn't wanted to wait any longer left their numbers (which hadn't yet been called) on a table so we were able to get a bit further ahead in "line". Jojo was kindly rewarded for her patience with two balloons from the woman who helped us (as pictured in the album below along with pictures of our snowy street--a scene that didn't last long). Balloons and chocolate--I hope that Belgium is starting to grow on Jojo a bit more...if only her school could give out such things too! Just kidding! ; )


It was back to school for Jojo today (Tuesday) and while the departure was a bit rough she recovered quite well and as we were running a bit late I sent Jojo up to her room by herself while I took Amelia to her's and she was contentedly drawing when I arrived to say goodbye! Hopefully the rest of the week will be uneventful healthy for everyone!