Dinosaur Days

The big move is getting closer and closer. We are slowly getting ready to go. The hard thing is that we need some of the stuff until we go but are not taking it with us, like futons, dishes, etc. This means we will be scrambling at the last minute to gather it all together so S-man's mom can dispose of it after we are gone. Also we with the stuff we are getting rid of we have to trust that the people who said they want it will indeed pick it up. Our stuff we are taking with us is pretty much packed and a lot of it has already made it's way to Canada and is waiting for us. Tomorrow our telephone and Internet are being disconnected so this will be my last blog post from Japan and will not be blogging again until late next week (at the earliest). For this last post I have decided to make a list of ten things I look forward to in Canada and 10 things I will miss in Japan (in no particular order).

Ten Things I Can't Wait for in Canada:
1. Seeing all my family
2. Seeing all my friends that are in Canada
3. Grass in local parks and lots of greenery
4. Speaking and hearing English everywhere
5. English tv
6. Being able to take R-Rex to the doctor and knowing what is going on
7. Easier access to Costco
8. Joining a mommy and me class and swim class
9. Halloween, Christmas and Easter in Canada
10. Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato macaroni soup (could be made here but just not the same)

Ten Things I Will miss in Japan:
1. My in-laws
2. All my friends here
3. Easy access to transportation
4. The feeling of everything being new and different
5. Baby rooms and play areas
6. Gyoza, kushikatsu and other yummy Japanese foods
7. Being able to see other parts of Japan
8. New Year's celebrations
9. Summer festivals
10. 100 yen stores, Loft and Jusco

Catch you when I am back in Canada!