L got admitted to German school. We went for a personal meeting with the kindergarden principal and I think she liked us. There was no space available in L's age group, so it would have been easy for her to reject L. But she moved things around and made it possible. It definitely took her some time to relax. She would at first insist that L would come for some days, to see how her German was. While we were discussing pros and cons of that approach, L told me, in German, that she wanted to draw something. So the principal gave her some colors and relaxed.
We both loved the school. It felt like being in Germany. And I think L liked it because there were lots of other kids that looked like her. We also love the concept. I don't know a lot about Spanish schools, but C seems to be a bit traumatized. The schedule alone seems dramatic to me, Spanish kids go to school from 9am to 5pm which just seems so long. Especially since they all start school at 3 years. It is too long at least for L right now. German school is different, she will have class from 8.45 to 1pm, and after that lunch. And we will pick her up around 2pm. Also, it seems less academic but more about free play and learning while playing. We like that, it could be a good alternative to Waldorf school.
School starts in two days. We are so ready! Poor L is so bored! We need to buy a backpack and then survive those first days...
It seems we also found a house to stay. We will be in Castelldefels, very close to the beach but also close to the freeway which is convenient for taking L to school. After looking at pretty much every house on the market right now, we were both quite disappointed and frustrated. Most houses are very small compared to our standards from the US. This one is old, so quite spacious, and with new bath rooms and new kitchen. We both liked the energy. Old houses have so much more character anyways! We will have our own swimming pool, so I know for sure L will love it. Even though she fell in love with that pink house we saw last week...
I have bad cravings for Thai food. Who would have thought. I even made some summer rolls last week and they turned out quite yummy. I will need to get faster at it, can't really spend 1 1/2 hours for cooking my special food these days! Also, the peanut sauce needed some perfection. Asian restaurants are definitely a no-no here. We went to a Japanese place in Castelldefels, and it was not good! But I guess that when they offer dessert and coffee at a Japanese place, it can't be that authentic. We went to a place called "Nou Wok" in Mataró and it was interesting. They fry fresh seafood, a la catalana, with salt and oil only. C was in heaven but I realized I enjoy cooked seafood more. Also, their Pad Thai wasn't vegetarian. Well, and sushi with tortilla or bananas or ham in it is just not good for me! I will have to get used to certain things. I guess if I wasn't trying to eat vegan, it would be much easier. I miss having some sophisticated options at restaurant. Not that lots of US restaurants would have vegan meals for me but there were lots of Asian restaurants with vegan options.Thai Gardens in Barcelona is supposed to be really good, I will have to try it out, it's just not convenient to have to go to downtown Barcelona to get some quick Thai fix!
L discovered that we have peanut butter and that was all she was eating today, all day long, peanut butter on rice cakes. I guess we all have our comfort food.
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