Mariko

Mariko, We miss you and Jack! He looks so big-I saw the photo you posted (I am still having trouble navigating and posting). Have a great new year. Donna

Hi! My name is Mariko. I'm from Japan and I used to go to the Saco ESL class. Now I moved to a small town near Bangor with my family, so I miss you guys!! Bo told me that the class is very big right now. That sounds fun. I wish I were there and could study English with you. Jack is fine and he has just finished potty training. Woohoo! No more money for diapers. See you. Mariko

Mariko,

Great to hear from you. Did you know you can add pictures to this page? Can we get a picture of Jack soon. Is he big now. Does he like to read? Did you read any potty training books? We didn't but I know my wife's cousin who just trained her little one did. My youngest, Mary, was a bit like a dog. She learned by going into the bushes in our back yard. Kind of funny.

Bo

Mariko, It's great to hear you again.How are you and your family?I miss you and Jack.My mom and dad were moved to New York also.They like over there,and my mom is working right now but my dad just moved,he is looking for a job.I am doing the same,learning English and working.I plan to visit them on November.Bye! Ally

Bo, Jack is a big boy now. He likes counting things, so he makes me to read some counting books every night. I didn't read any potty training books. I've been tried it when we were in Japan, but I was worried about airplane so I did not force him to do. When we came back to the US, I could be with him all day and I asked him every hour "Do you want to go bath room?" I think that's why he could finish potty training easily. My friend said a same thing about potty training that the best way for boy is learning from a bigger boy to do in the bushes. However, Mary is a girl, isn't she? Here a Jack's photo. He misses you! Mariko Mariko He sure is a big boy look at him! I am brining the picture of him to Alphonse today because Alphonse is out of the hospital so now he does not have the Interenet where he is staying. It is cold here it mnust be even colder where you are.

Bo

Ally, Hellooooo!! How are you? Jack and I are miss you,too. We are doing good. Actually, I have nothing to do here, but I'm looking for something interesting right now. Last Thursday, I went to a yoga class. It was fun and I have muscle ache. New York sounds great!! I love New York!!! You know what? I'm really really envy you because you can go to Boston and New York. And it's great that your mother is already working. I think your father also can find a job soon. Have fun in NY, and let me know about NY when you visit your parents. Bye-by! Mariko

hi mariko I m alphonse thank yo for your message and jack is growing so fast.you should think about giving him a sister good wish hein?as you know i m onmy third round of chimo and things seems beeing ok God is great,who knows i will join the class soon maybe.

Mariko

Please post the pictures of Jack as a frog. Did you make the costume with him? One year my daughter Anina made a costume and she was a Kit Kat candy bar. She made it out of a long box and painted it. But when she went to trick or treat she couldn't walk up the stairs. Her mom brought her home all in tears. I cut the box and she was back tick or treating no problem. We still have the costume up in the attic.

Bo Sure, I will post his pictures later. I bought the costume on line. You better not to expect me about sewing and cooking kind of stuff. hahaha. Do you have a picture that your daughter was wearing Kit Kat costume? That was great she made it by herself even though she could not walk up the stairs. I feel bad about her coming back with all tears, but that sounds cute. Have a happy Halloween! I hope it is not rain tomorrow. Mariko

Guess what? We had snow on Halloween! I was freezing, but we stayed outside more that one hour for "trick or treat." Jack had lots of fun and still enjoying his candies. Mariko Mariko I have to make sure to give people time to see these pictures. They are sooooo great. Snow! I can't believe it. I think maybe we are going to have a rough winter. Bo Mariko,

Merry Christmas. We had a party and I hope people had fun. We missed you and Jack. I wanted some little people there they always make life more enjoyable. Send along any cute pictures you have.

Bo

Bo,

I saw the pictures of the party. They remind me the party we did last time and I wish I were there. Jack and I miss you, too. I wish you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and a happy new year!!

Mariko and Jack

Happy New Year Mariko. Great pictures of Jack. I hope you had a good holiday time and vacation.

Bo