So, how would I sum up last weekend and this week? Quiet, nice, and lovely, not a whole bunch going on granted but isn't that sorta nice though. ; )
And then (yesterday) Thursday......our telephone rings, the boys were at school, it was still morning. Noboru and I were each enjoying a cup of coffee and a chat as we watched the news. The telephone rang and it was his brother calling him to say their uncle passed away. So, Noboru's uncle passed away. Noboru's father's brother. Noboru's dad is 62 and he's the oldest, so we're guessing his uncle was about 59 years old? By all accounts sort of young. His uncle was a very kind man, very soft spoken and always smiling. He and his wife were our witnesses for our great big wedding we had in Osaka when we got married, so they were very awesome to us.
Noboru and Jun are driving down to Osaka together tonight. Jun's wife (Satoe-chan) and Mia will stay in Narita and the boys and I are staying in Chiba as well. We will not be attending. But Noboru and Jun need to be there of course. So many calls back and forth from Osaka to and from our house yesterday. Anyway it's all really sad and sudden. Noboru and Jun are taking off and will be driving to Osaka tonight, around 11pm. The funeral is, tomorrow, Saturday at 10am. We were called last evening about the time and place. Noboru and Jun will go and pay their respects and grieve as they loved their uncle very much. And then they will drive directly back to Chiba. Should be back late Saturday /early Sunday morning around midnight so techincally Sunday.
Anyway, changing the subject now because I don't really want to leave a post on a sad note. Give me a minute to think of random tidbit here. Okay, I thought of something. I rented 3 of our February DVD's already, still have yet to think of the 4th one but will go to Tsutaya discas this afternoon if I have some free time and find our 4th one for the month. But so far I picked. My Sister's Keeper, with Cameron Diaz. This looks like a good movie. The Proposal with Sandra Bullock, this one looks funny. And the last one I chose was the remake of Ice Castles. I'm wondering if it'll be as good as the orginal. So I'm curious. Also, anyone remember the song or theme from Ice Castles? ; ) The Proposal doesn't come out until Feb17th and My Sister's Keeper doesn't come out until Feb19th (these two will probably be sent out together), and Ice Castles doesn't come out until Feb 24th, so I imagine the first two won't even get here until the 19th or 20th. So, we have a bit of a wait until the movies get shipped to us, which is fine.
What else...American Idol starts this weekend for us in Japan, I can't wait to watch that. I'm wondering how the show will flow without Paula Abdul. I really like Ellen so I can't wait to see what she's like on the show. And I am looking forward to all the guest judges beforehand.
Oh yeah, Kramer vs. Kramer has been on satellite a few times, and I caught that the last time it was on (I'm pretty sure everyone's seen it, but in case you haven't and if you're worried about a spoiler you may not wanna read ahead). You know, that really is a good movie. Watching the whole dynamics of how the father copes after the mother walks out on him and their son. From not knowing what to do, to watching Dustin Hoffman becoming this great amazing dad at the end. And then the mother returning. Anyway I know it's an old movie but it really is a good movie. Have still been watching Cold Case. MTV Cribs, sorry but I love that show. ; ) Just a whole hodge podge of stuff we've been watching. Especially since it's been so cold and we've been staying home and indoors.
Have a lovely weekend all of you, stay warm! I will be enjoying my weekend with the boys, though my thoughts will be in Osaka with my husband and his family. Hoping the hubby and his brother have safe travels, And that they both get to say their proper good-byes and get back to us safe.


