The kids like it. The corner couch offers a great overview of the restaurant, ideal for little nosy ones.

It was quite a while since I was there, the little restaurant of Maison de Bonnetrie in Amsterdam. Boris took me there and it is actually nice for a break in town.

An impressive building, an impressive company and impressive products. Discussing what comes and goes to Tokyo.

A little drama must have taken place here, some kids mittens in the tree.

Wow can yours do that too?

Sharing the admiration for the blackberry. People can be happy with tools if they assist them in their daily lifes. Having a blackberry is definitely a lifechanger and very addictive.

Voice and datacommunication is happening to get new websites on-line. Sending out the right messages is crucial in these times of massive digital consumption and egocasting.

The day starts with all kids in a circle listening to what will be happening during the day. This is quite difficult when you are new to it. My little boy has to concentrate a lot.

School is fun! Day has no more anxiety, it is fun to be at school and there is so much to discover and to play with.

For the last time looking at the lights with Chris. A big farewell, but they will meet again, that is for sure. Thank you for all the nice care of our little boy.

In the afternoon it is saying goodbye to the friends from day care.

Luckily there is a big castle with lots of knights. One of Roderick his favourites.

Finding your balance in these new surrounds is challenging. Everything and everybody is new.

For the little man it is quite a big step from Kindergarten. He needs to explore his surrounds carefully. Luckily his father is with him.

Another winter day, the first day Roderick goes to school. this is his new school the Willemsparkschool in Amsterdam.

Without a doubt no day can finish without at least discussing some snazzy gadgets and technology. In this case the audio/video/pc set up Peter has installed. Impressive and one hardly notices the cables.

Dinner with Peter, we went out to find the best ingredients for our meal from the China Chef. Nice and tasteful.

Then it is back to the Club to celebrate the relauch of PM, the magazine for politics and government. Interesting gathering with new and old contacts around. Discussing Tokyo further.

From the Club it is only a few steps around the corner to meet up with the ICT Department of the House of parliament. Based in the former building of the bank of my father in law. Interesting building loop makes it impossible to go straight to the fourth floor, only via the third it can be reached. Puzzling.

Next stop my club in The Hague. A club that has remained a ocean of calm and respect over the years. Also a pleasant place to meet friends.