J is for Jari

So this past week has been quite a whirl! We've met with many people and did a lot of various activities to keep V�in� entertained.
I had written an email recently to my friend, Kikka, telling her that we hung out with the department head of History and Ethnology, "Yaris". And I told her of all the funny things his little girl (11 months) did and how V�in� responded. He clearly prefers older women - not even kids up to 7 years old will do! As well I mentioned that I needed to buy shoes for "Possi's" dissertation coming up.
It didn't take long to get a response from Kikka, who stated that I totally made her day. I was quite groggy and still a little sleepy (it's not nice waking up with a 5 month old jabbing you in the eye) and quite confused. Apparently the proper spelling of Yaris's name is "Jari"(why I didn't think to use the J instead of the Y I don't know) and Pasi is the proper spelling for the other fellow.
Oh my.

So there you have it - a couple of Finnish names and a lesson learned. Look up the name or ask before attempting to write it down. :P

Sorry there's no update for the past week from the Helsinki Times - I forgot that they mentioned no paper until this week. I guess they took a break for the Easter holidays.

E.C. is going great with V�in� - we had 3 successful potty sessions out of about 5 or 6 attempts! I've also been pooped on today....I thought he was uncomfortable so I sat him on my lap temporarily while I tried to bring the potty closer in my lap - and he left his mark.