We enjoyed a Japanese BBQ in our "backyard" a couple of weekends ago. See Javon's blog for some pictures. http://onegreenbicycle.blogspot.jp/2012/05/barbecues-onsens-and-malaysian-curry.html We also got to enjoy the yummy malaysian curry she shows--thanks to Biren-san!
Other than that, Akihiro has been busy preparing for the opening of a clinic in Saitama-ken--about an hour from our home. It is kinda a long story how he got this opportunity, but it has been a good learning experience. He will work there part time in addition to his other various jobs. He has always dreamed of opening his own clinic when he retires, so this opportunity is teaching him how to do it--at someone else's investment! It opened this week and everything is going smoothly and we are thankful!
I was nervous how Tomoki would do with me going into the clinic, but my prayers were answered today when he did just fine with Grandma Ito putting him down for his nap and saying goodbye at the clinic today. He's probably doing better than me about the whole separation thing! C-section is set for between 2 and 3 PM tomorrow, Thursday. The staff here is so nice and I ate a wonderful meal tonight. I am thankful that my Japanese is much better than the last time I was here, but know that under stress, my Japanese tends to fail me pretty quickly.
Here's a few pics of the soon to be "big brother" sporting his "safety goggles"--apparently necessary for drinking milk and playing with Papa's remote control helicopter!
