Back to Singapore life

We have been back here now just over two weeks and it was such a strange homecoming. Robert is working in Croatia on a project for a few months to come and there really is no reason for the kids and me to stay in Singapore. Other than that this project came up on really short notice and we didn't manage to make other arrangements for schools and also had extended our lease for the appartment here. So we came back to either wrap up things here or see if something comes up in the meantime.
Our dear neighbors had made the coming back a bit nicer for us - the flat aired and fruit and milk in the fridge! Beatrice wanted to go and play with her friend immediately and the boys and I went to the pool!
By now we are well into our routine again. Beatrice started school immediately - now in juniors, new teacher, new building, classes mixed up. Lot's of new things to get used to. Luckily two of her best friends are in the same class. We have already had one here for a sleepover and went together to theatre last Saturday. Fun as usual. Raoul really likes her and wanted to sleep in the girls bedroom again.
Beatrice is also back to her piano and does recorder and choir at school, so lot's of music this term. Not too keen on tennis now, but we still keep that up.
The boys have had a while to settle back in as their school term will only start on Monday. The first thing we did was to go and buy new bikes. Karl was still a bit unstable so we let his support wheels on. Maybe not such a brilliant idea in hindsight as it slows him down compared to Raoul who rides like on tour de france. Also no incentive for Karl to learn it properly although he should be able to do it just as well as Raoul does. Nevertheless we have gone on bike rides along the canal with me running or sometimes also cycling.
Luckily when we went to school to pay the fees at the end of last term last week, the principal saw us and invited them to come to school for the last 3 days of the term anyway. An offer that the boys were very happy to take on. It is always so nice to go to their school - all staff and kids are so kind and welcoming, hugs and kisses, a really warm atmosphere. This week was official school holiday but they went to holiday camp for three days at the same place like in June. Did fun stuff - picnic in a park with huge playground, theatre, cooking.
And it gave me a chance to get back to yoga earlier than I had hoped to. The first time back after more than 2 months was a real pain. I survived it but was in so much pain the next day. Second time much better already.
Other than that busy with catching up on paperwork, looking for plots of land and appartments and houses in Estonia. Haven't really started with schools yet, as this is going to proove a big headache.
Today a typical Singaporean Saturday - morning by the pool, quick lunch, boys taekwondo, art exhibition, pool.
Thanks god for skype - that is probably the closest we get to daddy for a while. When the kids saw where he is staying all wanted to go there immediately - a small island in the Adriatic sea, appartment with seaview, olive trees, fishing boats. Maybe not as inviting in December when we get a chance to go ... .