World of Wati: Parties in December

I am not cmpletely done yet with posting our Autumn activities, but I feel like posting what we've been up to in December.

It has been a rather busy month, with 3 parties in a week! The first two were Christmas parties organised by the clubs I'm a member of. They were held 2 days in a row, and that included big eating especially on the second party. It was great fun, nonetheless with the usual activities of singing, story time and craft time. Of course, the highlight was "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" where Roy was the man behind that red suit and white beard on the first party. He had done this for two years in a row and the boys have still no idea the real identity of Santa :-)

Stockings to be filled with secret goodies and for decoration

Can you spot our stockings?

Red rouge is to go with the red hat

Wilkie received his gift from Santa (his Dad!)

A fun family portrait for X'mas 2012. The boys might find out who the real Santa is when they are older

Panda Bear Club Christmas group photo

2nd day of X'mas party proved too much for Fredi

OK, at least Fredi didn't cry this time.

No matter what, Fredi is not thrilled to meet Santa and he isn't the only one

Polar Bear Club Christmas group photo

The third party was for a birthday and farewell to our dear friends, The Marknebelung. It was held at the Tokyo America Club. We celebrated Eric's 5th birthday and his family's farewell. Both Eric and Wilkie have been friends before they were even one year old. We used to meet every week for playdates with other mummies and we all became close friends, until one family after another and another left Tokyo for good and now them. This time, they are leaving Tokyo for London, due to work. It has been a great pleasure being friends with them and we will definitely miss them. I'm sure our paths will cross again in future. Good luck in your new country!

Bowling time! Fredi enjoying every moment of it