Sweet as pastry

Though I do find myself impeccably sweet, I am referring more by this title to the opportunity to spend half a year abroad. Denmark is an incredible place filled with great opportunity and inspiring innovation. I cannot comprehend yet how lucky I am to spend the next six months working alongside the best, sightseeing Europe, and exploring a whole new country, language and culture. But that's not to say it won't come without its challenges. I'm happy to share this experience with all the people who have gotten me here through all their support. Keeping you updated is my reminder that I am never alone. And with that scared, nervous, excited feeling you start every trip with I'm happy to keep that in mind. With all of the unknown adventures, mishaps and experiences in front of me its a pretty big rush to see what's coming!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Huntin' slugs!

June 6.2009-
I crashed Amy's small town life this weekend and joined her in her Au pair duties Saturday morning. The kids, boys I should mention, were desperate to go outside and show me their snail collection. Sure enough they had a tank full of escargot in their play area. After a few minutes Amy got them excited about going on a slug hunt! A what? I had to chase after the three of them going full sprint into the front yard.

"Sneglen, hvor er du?"
Amy said one time she walked through the woods (the forest as its always called here) promising the boys slugs and they couldn't find any. She said it was because they hadn't called for them yet. They yelled out, snails where are you, and all of a sudden found one. Now they can't go anywhere near the woods without Daniel screaming at the top of his lungs to get the snail's attention.
Here they go on a mission..Oliver spots one!Daniel pokes at a fat one.
"Sød Kelly.." Amy taught them to address her kindly.
Sweet Daniel picked me a flower.. aww!Oh Amy, the ever happy Nanny!!
Oliver, 3, and Daniel, 4.. Too cute for words! Danish only speaking too mind you, its amazing what you can communicate without ever talking! After I was handed a bug, a flower and a "sword" , while with the help of Amy got to tell them I hated snakes, eww slanger, I was in!

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