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Nicole and Thomas went back to school today.Juergen tried to get Thomas a place in the International school, but no chance! He is back in his old class. He has a real problem with German comprehension. He can read and write German, but doesn't understand what he reads. I'm not really sure what we can do to help him improve. I think he will need extra help. I guess we will have to seek that help out ourselves. Philip will not begin school until later in the week. Juergen talked with the school director, and will bring Philip to his new school Wednesday, or Thursday. Jessica begins school on Thursday. Sarah says she also wants to go to school. We will look for a kindergarten place , but I don't think she can go until January. She has been really moody today. The transition is pretty hard on her. It's hard on me too. Normal seems a long way away. We will get there! At this point I wouldn't mind sending Sarah to kindergarten. I would love to have my mornings back. I never seem to have the time to catch up on anything. I am lost somewhere in the mess, and maybe if Sarah goes to kindergarten I'll have the time to find myself again!

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