Your enthusiastic children!

I just wanted to share some observations. This bunch of kids cause a scene no matter where they are. It started on the plane in NY. It took them at least 20 minutes and at least as many seat changes to settle in. Everyone just looked at them and nodded. Then there was camera flashes during the whole 12 hrs on the plane. Did they even think people usually slept? They got off the plane and traveled like puppies..going every where and checking out everything. They took pictures of the most random things. It was a delight to watch them. The immigration officers weren't to sure though. Just ask Claire. Customs tried to be professional but just gave up and didn't bother with them. I wanted to tell them that I did not give birth to any of them.
We got on the metro to go to our hotel. The Japanese ride this silently. This bunch barges on trips over each other and their luggage, blocks exits and never stops talking or missing a beat. They never even noticed that noone else on the train was even talking.
They are waiting on the street in Sakata for their chance to be interviewed..yup they gave them a microphone and an audience...and they start cheering for the jogger going by with the Red Sox shirt on. They carried on for at least 15 minutes about the noise machine in the bathroom that people use so they can't be heard going to the bathroom. Abbie spent 10 minutes in the bathroom just pushing the button and listening to the noises! Last night at the fireworks they sang to every song that played, out of tune and at the wrong tempo. Their enthusiasm has been unbelievable. I wish I could relate the other scenes. Allie and I just shake our heads and occasionally ask them to take it down a few notches. Japan will not be the same when they leave. Thanks for letting Allie and I share it with them!