my school age children

I had a full day and a coverage - but in-between times I registered my kids for next year - and that was exciting.

Most of the paperwork had to do with Tomris - her ID card and passport, our general information, emergency contact, and payments.

I couldn't help grinning along with the other parents signing up their pre-schoolers.  One heavy man was chatting about the new ID cards - the new ones look like the American driver's license but they are heavier.  He was commenting that they don't have your religion or blood group listed on them - something that was listed on the older ones.  He also complained that they included his height (not on the previous) and made him shorter.

I moved over to the finance office.  I don't have to pay for their private education, and previously I wouldn't have had to pay for their lunch either.  Now I must, and they charge approximately 16 lire a day - which is about $4.50.  I hefty pre-school lunch price tag.

As a teacher I get free lunch, and free bus service - which could save a lot of money in gas and other car expenses.  Sometimes it is nice to sit on the bus and sleep, especially on bad weather days.  But, I'm still thankful everyday for the luxury of a car - the freedom if offers and stress it relieves.

The foyer was set up with the bus service, a bank creditor, and school supply order station. I set up - or tried to set up - a payment plan for their lunch service, but I was blocked being a foreigner.  However, I was informed I could do it online.  (It's still unclear to me what the bankers actual job is here).  I was given a school supply  list as well - almost $200 worth between the both of them  - of items I needed to buy.  But the service at the school would prepare and deliver the supplies on the first day, which is a service I was happy to pay for.

And so, next year has been set up - there will be three of us heading to school each day together.  It has added a whole new dimension and joy to being a teacher.