Imagine a crowded pediatrician’s office full of sick or injured patients. Then, you’re finally called by the receptionist to see the doctor. The doctor asks you what the problem is. You answer "stomach ache". He then puts his stethoscope on your stomach and then suddenly stabs you in the stomach with a shot (actually a toy thermometer but Kenneth wants it to be a shot…). Then the doctor suddenly shouts, “next patient!” You ask the doctor meekly, “Can I go home now?” The doctor shouts “No! Next!” Puzzled, you ask again, “But do I really have to stay here?” The doctor impatiently shouts, “Yes! Next stuffed animal!”
This pediatrician hell, with a never-ending line of patients, is now Kenneth’s favorite make-believe activity. The dialogue above is exactly how each patient visit goes, except the dialogue is usually in Japanese or English, depending on who the patient is. Right now Kenneth is really into doctors, body parts, illnesses, wounds, dying, heaven, etc. I don’t really know why (except that he really loves it when I read a Japanese book that I got him about children getting their vaccinations) but the things he says and does regarding these topics are pretty hilarious! One thing is clear -- he definitely wants to be a doctor for this Halloween.
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I was wondering when we'd get an update. It's nice to see things are going well across the pond. Lisa, Maria, and I are looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Hello.
I finally read my own blog and saw your comment. Toyo Yochien is in Suginami-KU in Toyko. They were great to us. I would highly recommend this school. They have had several other students like our daughter, only visiting for a month or two. My mother in lawspoke to the enchosensei and she set everything up for us.
I hope that it goes well for you.