Alpha-WHAT?

This past week I heard singing coming from the kids' room:

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

(Pause)

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

(Pause)

A-B-C-D-E-F-G

"Mommy?"

"Yes, Patrick?"

"What comes after G?"

Oh, dear!  I think someone's little mind is on overload!

Between Japanese Kindergarten and American homework, I try to temper our schedule with some mid-week sightseeing on Patrick's early-release day. The kids, having spotted it from our recent excursion to Asakusa Temple, have been asking to go to Tokyo Skytree, the tallest free-standing tower in the world. (What is it with my kids and heights?!) Japan is justifiably proud of this achievement, completed post 2011 disaster, and we weren't the only people thinking a visit to the Skytree would be an interesting idea that day. After approximately two hours zig-zagging through  seemingly endless lines, we finally made our way to our final destination: Tokyo at 450m.  Particularly memorable was the sight of Mt Fuji, blanketed in layers of pink and orange by the sun as it slipped away for the night. Not a bad first introduction for Patrick and Evelyn!

Patrick and Evelyn enjoy the view at 350m
before insisting we go all the way to the top!

Quirky fun at the Skytree

Sleep tight, Fuji-san!