A Day in the Life

I know most of you knew I was worried about the kids getting behind in school this year since they are both saying it is really easy.  Here is an update:  I met with the principal last week and feel much better about the situation.  She gave me all the objectives for 2nd grade and I am in the process of comparing them with what 2nd grade expectations are in Florida.  If there is a huge discrepancy, the school will test him for possibly moving him to 3rd grade for this year, or will supplement him with the objectives that are different (as they already are doing for Natalie).  We also are getting math and reading workbooks from Alachua County to use at home.

Here are some pictures from daily life here this week:

Adorable mini cupcakes at the store near the kid's school

Avery was bit by a boy in her class -- ouch

Chase at soccer practice

Climbing the tree by the pool

Chase loves this tree

Avery and Lilly in the tree sans swim tops

Natalie and I went last night to the park by the Museum of Islamic Art.  We watched the sun go down over the water overlooking West Bay (the downtown part of Doha).  We were there to meet up with a girl from her class, Ola.  Natalie had a good time playing with her friend and I visited with her mom and her mom's friends (who unfortunately mostly were speaking Arabic).  They were very nice to me though and the park was amazing.  We will definitely come back here with all the kids to play as soon as is cools off a little more.

Islamic Museum of Art

Natalie wouldn't pose for my picture so here is proof she is here with me :)

Overlooking West Bay

Sunset

Natalie on her rollerblades waiting for Ola