1st day at MIS

Big day. We went as a family to the bus stop for 1st day activities and took some pictures. No uniform this year and a bus ride. We are the last stop and everything went OK.








Feedback from day 1: It was hot. (Some context - a massive heat wave is sweeping EU and very few structures have AC in Munich; although it should be noted that my office is part of the 10% of Siemens offices that has AC). The kids had a very friendly first day and everyone loved their teacher(s).

David called it awesome. Brian said it was fun and a classmate gave him a lollypop. Julia was happy that there is no homework until next week. They all seemed to play it down a bit. The buses were OK except Julia rode the late bus home (at 4pm), is the last stop, and started walking home in the wrong direction until she started looking at the numbers on the houses. Mom was a bit worried when she wasn't at the assigned spot but cool heads prevailed.

Since it was hot, Mom+3 celebrated with the "best Italian ice cream in Munich" for the past 60 years. (apparently this Italian family moved here long ago and the place is Munich's favorite - right next to our apartment.)

Dad met with the CEO of Siemens for an hour alone today and that was also ok. We aren't packing for home.

Daph had her first day home alone and was a bit sad but was cheered up with a helpful phone call that made her day.

All in all - a big, good day.

Here's some pictures...