Some time last week, I pumped out 4oz of milk and was feeling really smug about my achievement... Until Julien finished that full 4oz in one go. Well, actually, that was his achievement and it shouldn't have eclipsed mine; they are after all 2 exclusive events. But I guess I was just a bit put out that my store of 4oz should have disappeared so fast.
In any case, while he was gulping down his milk, Daddy Low said, "If you can drink beer like this, you're ready for some good German beer!" And that reminded me of Oktoberfest.
This month last year, we were in Munich with some of our IMD friends to take part in Oktoberfest festivities. Our German classmate, Albert and his wife, Marianne, had organised our great beer adventure plus a detour to the beautiful Neuschwanstein castle that inspired the Disney fairytale castle. While the guys chalked up about 3-4 litres of beer each, I had only managed 1, well close to 1 litre anyway. Marianne and I had then made the pact that the following year, we will be back to better our record.
As I think back now, I have to smile at myself. How things can change in a year! Now, both Marianne and I have a newborn baby each and going to a smoky, beer-flowing Oktoberfest venue to chug down delicious German beer and stuff oneself with the very irresistable Schweinhaxe amidst loud German beer songs and happy dancing on tables just doesn't seem like a new-mummy-new-baby kind of activity. When we shared the happy news with each other last year, Marianne and I did contemplate that perhaps the men can go and she and I will enjoy each other's and our little ones' company in the comfort of home... But that doesn't exactly sound like much of an Oktoberfest, does it? This year, Oktoberfest officially kicks off on this Saturday, 18 Sept, but I guess we'll be missing it...
These days, to meet the demands of feeding a rapidly growing Julien with a voracious appetite, my drink of choice is semi-skimmed milk. And I haven't checked, but I suppose I can drink a litre a day. So Marianne, meine Freundin, I'll drink a toast to you and so will Julien if he can hold a mug. If we have a Dirndl and a Lederhosen, we will wear them to mark the occasion... but well, let's try to do the real thing next year. And if not, next year, then next next. The Low family would love to chug some German beer with the Schultz family and enjoy a very traditional Oktoberfest some day. I am definitely looking forward to enjoying beer with my boy some time in future. For now, to the Schultzes - Prost!
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Hi Kelly, great text! Yeah, we had a great time at Oktoberfest last year and we definitely have to repeat it...doesn't matter when it will be in 2030;)) Although, I hope we make it earlier.
ReplyDeleteWe will go again in one weeks time. I am starting to get excited and a bit nervous - not because of the Oktoberfest;)) but, because it will be the first time, that I leave my little Ferdinand for more than 12 hours with someone else. I hope everything will go fine...
Hugs,
Marianne
Oh, Marianne, I think all mothers have to go through this first experience of leaving their little one with someone else. I myself wonder how I will fare when it is my turn... But I am sure you will be fine and so will Ferdinand :) Remember to have an extra litre for me at Oktoberfest and ja, am definitely looking forward to our next Oktoberfest date. Hugz!
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