12:33 PM 7/12/2006
Some nap. Twenty minutes out of an hour or so trying. I start at the sight of my husband's face peeking around the corner. He has been out doing his inprocessing paperwork today, and wants to know if I am awake enough to talk about housing. There are houses available! That sounds appealing, though there are only two-bedroom ones available so far. I will keep hoping for three or four bedrooms. The sponsor's house yesterday was a four bedroom that seemed very spacious and inviting.
Their son Austin is about Jacob's age. Jacob liked him right away and they played together wonderfully. Frick and frack! It was hysterical watching Jacob jabbering to Austin and following him around. Austin has a big cardboard playhouse that his dad cut from a TV box, and a small tent set up in his room. Jacob and Austin crawl through it, crying out in delight and bouncing after each other. Austin is older, and shows Jacob how his toys work. Jacob is rapt with attention and eagerly duplicates every new action. Now that Jacob can walk, he is delighted to have such an active friend! he chases Austin around the house, grabbing him happily when he can, until Austin seeks refuge from the nearest adult. We are not sure what Jacob's trying to do, and comfort Austin best we can. It is amusing to see two sets of parents chuckling over their newfound friendship.
Jacob is awake and sweet. I whistle to get his attention, and he hangs an arm over the side of the play pen. Lunch time! I will be meeting John at 2 to go see some housing.
Addendum: Today we saw a two bedroom flat in Bruckburg that is leased by Army lodging. It is very inviting except that with only two bedrooms it is hard to fathom having guests come to stay. We have invited several of our friends and family to come, so this is a big part of the decision. Can we swing it with a roll-away bed, or should we hold out for another bedroom? It is true, German homes do not have inside closets! There are enormous wardrobes in each bedroom. The Army provides well-chosen (if old) furniture and appliances, so we won't be doing without the refrigerator or dishwasher. The German refrigerator looks like a dorm room fridge to me and I cannot imagine using only that for the next three years. When in Rome? I think not... considering that we are hoping to add to the family while we are here. Pregnant Fran shopping every day? Oh-ho-no. I am charmed by the wildly cascading flowers and by the lovely balcony with its view of the town of Bruckburg.
Speaking of shopping, we stopped at a German supermarket today. I picked up some interesting looking baby food. I wonder what Karteloffen is, and if it goes well with cauliflower?
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