Chopsticks

While the girls are getting quite good at using chopsticks, they also love playing the game chopsticks.  Whenever we are trying to fill time at a restaurant or on the subway you'll see them strategizing or playing. 

We're already a quarter through the school year and we're crossing our fingers that we can all continue our positive attitudes and hard work.  Vivian got a pleasant first report from her teachers and she currently seems dedicated to doing her homework on a nightly basis.  Nina had a good report and is always excited for a new book; she continues to be our family translator.  

The girls have been surprising each other and us lately with handmade love notes.  Misspellings and all, they're very cute.  

Ben had a wonderful week-long field trip with a group of 7th graders and was surprised by the ease of the endeavor.  Ben and the crew got to learn about Taoism, Buddhism, and a lot about Confucianism as they went to Confucius' hometown and cemetery.  They got to volunteer at a village Kindergarten, made dumplings with locals, climbed the famous Mount Thai, and saw some awesome performances.

Field trip food is different here than in White Bear