Connecticut Letter**

Connecticut Letter** 2009-09-21T00:06:05Z tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori ctdayori livedoor Blog Copyright (c) 2009, ctdayori Last update: Almost done 2009-09-20T15:05:28Z 2009-05-10T03:53:28+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51211368

つれづれノート**diary

Long time no see! We've moved to Chiba, Japan.
This is the last update. Thank you for visiting.
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ご無沙汰しています。家族揃って無事、千葉に引っ越しました。
これが最後の更新となります。引越の手続きなど、報告できれば参考になるかなと思ったりもしたのですが、時間的にも、また気持ちの余裕もありませんでした～。最後はあまり更新もできませんでしたが、今まで遊びに来てくださって、ありがとうございました♪

Yoshi, Maia Mia and I are doing good. They started walking, eat more, sleep well. We've been busy, but like our new house. We moved back to Japan on March 31st. Since we didn't have the place to live, we stayed at a hotel for a week. It was hard for us, because Maia and Mia had been suffering from jet lag. They fell asleep in a car, but they woke up when the car stopped. They played in the middle of night. They often made noises:( It made me exhausted and also mentally fatigued.

Anyway, we found our new house in Chiba on April 5th. It is close to my parents' house / farm. The rent is pretty expensive, however, it's much better than staying at a hotel. The house is pretty new (9 years). We moved in this house on April 8th.

After moving in, we had to buy many things. We bought a car, a washing machine / dryer (2 in 1), a refrigerator, a TV, 2 call phones, dwawers etc. It wasn't good timing to buy those appliances. In Japan, schools and companies start in April (like a fiscal year). So people buy them in March. Many things were out of order. We waited to get them for 1-2 weeks. Fortunately, my parents washed our clothes...

I met with an unexpected difficulty. I thought "5years" is not short time.

Mia had roseola last month. I guessed when she had a high fever, and asked Yoshi to get some medicine (antipyretic). Though he went to a drug store, he couldn't buy it. In Japan, we couldn't buy antipyretic for under 3 years at a pharmacy. That's incredible!! We had to go to a pediatric. In addition, we waited to see a doctor for 1 and half hours. The pediatric was crowed (we don't need a appointment, but we have to wait.) Mia's temperature went up. It was very hard to see her. Finally, we got some medicine, but I should've brought some "Infant Tylenol" from the U.S.

This house is getting our house. We got some furniture from a strage. Air cargos and 48 cargos (the 1st shipping) have already arrived in April. The rest of cargos (about 85 boxes) will arrive on May 15th. Coming soon! I'm not sure if we have plenty of space to store for them, but I want to finish everything. After that, I'll feel relieved.

The area aroud our house is really good. People are very friendly and kind. Though I thought people in CT is more friendly and kind than those in Japan, it isn't right. I used to live near Tokyo. That's why people wasn't very friendly. Living in the countryside give s me a lot of opportunity to talk with people. Everyday some people call us. Of course the reason is Maia and Mia (on a double stroller). I'm really happy to talk with many people.

Some girls (5th grade) we met on the street visited our house twice. They enjoyed playing with Maia and Mia. I talked to their mothers about it just in case, and I met their mothers too!! The majority of residents in my community are in my parents' age. It's comfortable for me.

Now Yoshi and I are looking for our real nest. The area we live is much better than I thought, so we started searching a condo or a land for sale on line. During the Golden Week (public holidays) we visited some model houses and house makers. We hope we'll move in 2 years, because this house's period of contract is 2 years.

I miss my friends in CT, but I don't have a plenty of time to feel sad. It takes 100 minutes from our house to Yoshi's office. He doesn't have over work ( because of cut down on expenses). Nonetheless he leave home at 6:30 a.m. and come back 7:30 p.m.. It's a long day. Usually, I take Maia and Mia my parents' farm and we have lunch there. The farm is perfect to play and walk for them.

Many people help us a lot - in CT and in Chiba, Japan. I can't do anything in return so far. I say "Hello" to everyone when I walk. That's the only thing I can do.

I welcome to have company. We have a guest room. Please visit and stay over!
God bless you and your family!!

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お友達の皆様
５年ぶりの日本。進化した携帯電話、パスモ、２人用ベビーカーで通れない所の多さ等、様々なことに戸惑いながら、新生活がスタートしました。
千葉都市モノレール「小倉台駅」から徒歩６分ほど。都心から遠くなりましたが、住みやすい場所です。電車の接続にもよりますが、東京駅からも成田空港からも1時間ほど。車の場合は、「京葉道路貝塚ＩＣ」が最寄です。一応、ゲストルームもあります。周辺には、動物公園や川村美術館、加曽利貝塚があるようです。近くにある実家の農園で、６月中旬から８月末まで、ブルーベリー狩りができます。ぜひ、遊びに来て下さい！]]> ctdayori 16 days to move 2009-03-14T07:18:40Z 2009-03-14T16:18:40+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51188031

Hi, there! How have you been? We're doing good. I just can't belive that we have to move back to Japan in the end of this month (March). I feel more than "Time flies", like "Everythins has gone in a flash". I don't remember what I did in February....

つれづれノート**diary How have you been?

We're doing good.

I just can't belive that we have to move back to Japan in the end of this month (March). I feel more than "Time flies", like "Everythins has gone in a flash". I don't remember what I did in February.

I only know Maia and Mia has been growing day by day. They are changing their stage so quickly. It's getting hard to catch up with the speed. Of course, their growth makes me happy though.

Hope to update this blog more...

Since I don't have time to write, I'll put some pictures asap. Enjoy!]]> ctdayori Happy New Year! 2009-09-20T15:05:25Z 2009-01-12T05:10:24+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51165354

"Happy New Year!" It's too late though.:( It was a quite different holiday season. I totally forgot thinking about my new year's resolution. I and Yoshi have been taking care of our twins. They give us happy and busy days. Actually I'm not very busy, h...

つれづれノート**diary
It was a quite different holiday season. I totally forgot thinking about my new year's resolution. I and Yoshi have been taking care of our twins. They give us happy and busy days. Actually I'm not very busy, however, they are young (of course,) and energetic! I get tired before they feel tired. It happens often.

Anyway, we all had a happy, healty, noisy new year's day. Thank you!
I atttach pictures of Maia and Mia. They're growing very quickly.

]]> ctdayori HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 2008 2009-09-20T15:05:24Z 2008-12-23T15:49:34+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51156319

Maia & Mia

Dear Friands and Family,

Wishing you the best of the season
and throughout the New Year!

From the Panya's

Maia and Mia is now 8 months.

-My home is now baby-safe.
-They have 2 teeth.
-Getting into the stages of crawling! Something like this: from a sitting position to all fours, to rocking back and forth, to finally pushing off with the knees -- and then starting to move back (rarely forward).
-Talking a lot and some look like "human" words, "OK!" "I did it!" "Get it!" "DaDaDa" "Atta!"(I found it! in Japanese.) "Ita!"(Here he/she is! in Japanese.) "Itai, Itai" (Ouch, Ouch! in Japanese.)
-They know "Bye bye" and sometimes wave their hands.
-They do not like sitting up. No more!
-Love to stand up with holding furniture and pull theirselves to move their position.
-Everything goes into their mouths.
-Less slobber than last month.
-Able to play with the other (Mia, Maia) for a while (sometimes over 1 hour) nicely.
-They do not like changing diaper, because they have to lie down.

Fun and Busy Days. To me, everything is behind especially in December. I can't believe that today is December 23! Hope to catch up with my calender and have a healty holiday and the happy new year.

It's going to the White Christmas this year.This is the last (and the first for Maia and Mia) holiday season in CT. I'll have fun!]]> ctdayori The first snow of the year 2008-11-30T13:07:04Z 2008-11-30T08:06:50+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51145822

It's snowing! When Maia and Mia play in our living room, it sarted snowing (7:40ish). This is the first snow of the year and the first snow for Maia and Mia. though I don't want heavy snow, I'm happy that they saw snow. They sometimes stare at it snowin...

ｺﾈﾁｶｯﾄの景色**scenery They sometimes stare at it snowing. Snowing seems to be a mysterious thing for them. I'd like to show them a snowman sometime this winter.]]> ctdayori Could be a hugest sale? 2008-11-27T12:54:23Z 2008-11-26T14:00:11+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51144353

Tomorrow is the Thanksgiving Day, then Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming! After Thanksgiving this year seems to be the hugest in past 4 years to me. Don't you think so (everyone in CT)? Many stores make a huge sale not be it in an average year bec...

つれづれノート**diary 続きを読む]]> ctdayori The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2008 2008-11-27T06:00:48Z 2008-11-25T14:31:32+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51144365

Though I gave up seeing the Macy's Thanksgiving Prade in NYC (impossible with babies!!), I wanna go and see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree! コネチカット最後の冬。家族４人で、ロックフェラーセンターのツリーを見に行きたいなぁ！ An extract than "ab...

地元情報**local info. コネチカット最後の冬。家族４人で、ロックフェラーセンターのツリーを見に行きたいなぁ！

An extract than "about.com :New York City Travel".
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Dates: 2008:
* Tree Goes Up: November 14, 2008
* Tree is Illuminated: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
* Tree Comes Down: January TBD, 2009
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Maia & Mia

Time flied. Time flies. Time will fly.
OMG! 4 months to go... I have a lot to do.

"Maia and Mia are now 7 months old."
I'm very happy that they have been staying healthy. They talk each other and laugh togeter. Even Yoshi and I can't understand their language, they enjoy talking. Viva twins!
Maia and Mia started baby food - apple, acorn squash, banana, carrot, sweet potato, rice cereal. They eat well. So far so good!
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光陰矢の如し、このままあっという間に時間が経ってしまいそう～。
帰国まで、あと４カ月。信じられない。

それはさておき、MaiaとMiaは７カ月になりました。健康でいてくれて幸せ♪最近は２人でおしゃべりしては、一緒に笑ったり、こちらがうらやましくなるくらい。もちろん、Yoshiと私には理解できません。離乳食も始まって、りんご、かぼちゃ、バナナ、にんじん、さつまいも、おかゆなどを食べています。今のところ２人ともよく食べ、いたって順調！早く、一緒にごはんを食べられるようになるといいなー。
（写真／11月15日撮影）]]> ctdayori Presidential election 2008 2009-09-20T15:05:22Z 2008-11-04T15:40:14+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51135129

つれづれノート**diary I VOTE

Presidential Election Day, NOV 4th 2008

I got a bodysuit for Maia and Mia.
It says

I VOTE for a change!
(my diaper's wet)

Isn't it pretty?

BTW, the official site of "Barack Obama and Joe Biden" is
voteforchange.com

God Bless the United States of America.

Photo：Maia

]]> ctdayori Happy Halloween! 2009-09-20T15:05:21Z 2008-10-31T15:21:13+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51135117

Maia & Mia's 1st Halloween! It was "PERFECT" mild weather in CT. Yoshi held Mia and I held Maia in Elmo-s for trick or treating. We just went to our close friends' houses and our club house in our condo. It took a 20 minute walk. That was enough for us...

Maia & Mia
It was "PERFECT" mild weather in CT. Yoshi held Mia and I held Maia in Elmo-s for trick or treating. We just went to our close friends' houses and our club house in our condo. It took a 20 minute walk. That was enough for us! By the time, Maia fell asleep in my arm. Since they won't remember it, I took their picture in memory.

We got a lot of candy! I can eat them, but we also got play dough. Umm...

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MaiaとMiaの、初めてのハロウィン！

あたたかく、ハロウィン日和のコネチカット。MaiaとMiaは、セサミストリートのエルモになりました。最初で最後になっちゃうのかなぁ～。こんな楽しいイベントは、帰国後もできるといいな。２人の記憶には残らないので、記念に写真を撮りました。

]]> ctdayori Happy Half Birthday! 2009-09-20T15:05:20Z 2008-10-12T11:44:29+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51124351

Maia & Mia m&m

Maia and Mia is now 6 months old. Happy HALF Birthday!!
I got a birthday cake yesterday. Of course, m&m can't have food yet, I enjoyed it. Since it was beautiful weekend, we went shopping to Westport today. Yoshi and I were planning to buy piggy banks for m&m before they were born, however, I didn't buy them too early. Then, time flied... a half year passed. We finally got them!
This is the cake I bought. I should have got bigger one. It was pretty but the writing was too tight, wasn't it? Now I know that more space is needed for 2 names.]]> ctdayori NEWS to my friends and family 2008-09-29T02:29:57Z 2008-09-28T11:29:57+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51118179

I (Our family) will go back to Japan in the end of March, 2009. It is disappointing and I was very shocked for a while. I love here, CT as same as Jpaan. I think that raising a small child in CT is much better than that around our house in Japan. I wis...

Notice / お知らせ
It is disappointing and I was very shocked for a while. I love here, CT as same as Jpaan. I think that raising a small child in CT is much better than that around our house in Japan. I wish we could stay here at least 3 more years, but we don't have any choices.

After a few weeks later, I started positive thinking. I'm going to enjoy the rest of time. Now I look forward to our new life in Jpana. We need many things to consider, that is good for me. I don't know how often I can update this blog, but I'll try.]]> ctdayori Il Palio - Italian restaurant in Shelton 2009-09-20T15:05:19Z 2008-09-26T19:49:21+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51117892

地元情報**local info.

"Il Palio"★★★★★

Five Corporate Drive Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: 203.944.0770
Hours: Lunch M-F 11:45am - 2:15pm, Dinner M-Sa 5:30pm - 9:15pm, Closed on Sun

I have been busy to take care of my twins. Mia started rolling over by herself. Both Maia and Mia now sit down unsupported, but it's easy to fall down with instability. It's hard to keep paying attention to them, but I'm happy that they are growing day by day.

Today September 26th is our 7th wedding anniversary. My fridns offered to sit our twins at night. I really appreciate their offer. I made a reservation for dinner. My husband and I had a very nice and quiet dinner time at "Il Palio" in Shelton.

We haven't had such a comfy, relaxed time since our twins were born. It was precious time for us. The food we ordered were great! I had "Calamari Fritto", "Pollo all Milanese" and "Homemade cheesecake with strawberry and mint sauce". The pasta Yoshi had was not "American" portion, but it was enough.

We should have known to the restaurant before we had children... I highly recommend Il Palio. I wanna say to the friends "Thank you for visiting us and taking care of Maia and Mia" for our wedding anniversary.

(Information as of 9/28/2008 )]]> ctdayori 5 months old 2009-09-20T15:05:17Z 2008-09-12T20:27:24+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51117905

Maia is very active and talkative (I can't understand though). She isn't interested in rolling over and loves to stand up or walk supported. Mia now started rolling over and sitting up and works hard to move more everyday. She likes having someone ho...

Maia & Mia Maia

Maia is very active and talkative (I can't understand though). She isn't interested in rolling over and loves to stand up or walk supported.

Mia now started rolling over and sitting up and works hard to move more everyday. She likes having someone hold her in her arm.

Our friend Eririn visited us and read some books for Maia & Mia. They had a nice time. Thank you, Eririn!]]> ctdayori The 1st time going out for dinner 2009-09-20T15:05:16Z 2008-09-07T10:49:26+09:00 tag:blog.livedoor.jp,2009:ctdayori.51118170

Since my friends K family invited to go out for dinner with babies, we tried! We went to the "LongHorn Steakhouse" near our condo. Yoshi and I were nervous but Maia and Mia were doing very good. They didn't cry or speak at all. I'm sure they were very nervous too. Even though I didn't feel the taste of food, it was an good opportunity for us.

In addition, we were very happy to choose the restaurant. Though we didn't say anything, they prepared 2 Infant carrier stands for our twins. What a nice service! I had never seen such nice things. The staff was very kind and good taking care of us.

I hope we have next chance to go out for dinner sometime soon.

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