Housekeeping in Berlin

So our fridge is dorm-sized so that makes for frequent store runs.  And I thought I went to the grocery store a lot in SS!  Our dish washing area is a bit tricky and there are 4 of us so that makes for a lot of dishes.  I think I washed the dishes 8 times yesterday.  The hot water situation is a bit dicey; it is either scalding hot or freezing cold.  That makes for some interesting showers.  We tried taking baths to even out the temperature but the tub is a bit leaky so that didn't work so well.  And my German does not extend to cleaning materials so I have to resort to what picture is on the bottle to make our little nest clean.  If it smells clean does that mean that it actually is clean?

And we have ants.  Now, we have ants in SS but none of us are sleeping on the floor in SS.  The owner of the apt came by to today to pick up some mail and she brought baking soda to kill them?  If it doesn't work we'll make scones on Friday to celebrate the royal wedding!

BTW if anyone is interested in the American invasion of London for the royal wedding you can catch my sister in law on ABC Channel 7 in Los Angeles.  They did a story of her and baby Leah in London for the wedding. She's at minute 2:06.They've been there for a week soaking up the atmosphere.

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=8095513#global

We had a great Easter.  The Easter bunny came and made a visit to our local park so we hunted for little gifties and chocolates.  We had to push aside the beer bottles, trash and other detritus left over from the previous day's grilling extravaganza.  The Germans move their entire living rooms out to the local park and play cards, grill and kick the soccer ball around when it gets warm.  Then they leave half of it behind!

Looking for Easter Bunny's treats

Egg dye works on brown eggs too!

Thanks Cassie!!!

As Blake enters the crunch time for his production, the boys are I are ticking off the remaining items on our to do list.

Renting bikes
Tropical Island
Flea Market
Park with a ship in it
Russian Memorial
Another play?
More beer?

We have had a great time and have lots to bring home with us.  See below.

Gas masks.  Hey! You never know.