Last weekend was very busy but a lot of fun! On Saturday we attended a 1st birthday party for our Korean co-worker's son, Abe (his English name of course). It was a very fancy affair - Lynn, the mother wore a fancy wedding dress and her 6-year-old daughter Chloe had a miniature version. The father wore a full tuxedo and even the baby had on a tux! Then we sat down to a delicious buffet and watched the main event.
They have a special tradition in Korea for a baby's first birthday. On a table six props are set out that are meant to represent the baby's possible future: a microphone, computer mouse, pencil. golf club, stethoscope and money. Then the baby sits down in front of all the objects and the one he or she chooses is his or her future profession. (The parents traditionally hope the baby will choose the money!)
Abe went right for the stethoscope and even put it on his ears! Looks like he will be a doctor when he grows up. Birthday Photos
Sunday was the annual Corem English Concert for our kindergarten students. Each class presents a sort of mini-musical for all of their parents to watch. The kids did a great job singing and dancing and their costumes were pretty unbelievable - lots of sequins, glitter and bright colors. The English teachers got in on the action too. I played the part of a grandmother in one performance. Bob had a much busier day. He was Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid.
Next month it's on to Kinder Graduation. Most of our little babies will be graduating and in March we'll have a new batch of kindergarten students!
***Bob and Lindsey***
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