Tuesday 31 March 2009

Obama at ASL

Before the weekend, we noticed Parking Suspension signs on the streets surrounding ASL. Yesterday, the Met Police put up their yellow cones along the streets as well. Rumour on the playground was that Obama was coming to ASL today. Some people said he was coming to speak to the students during the day, and some said he was coming to speak to embassy employees in the late evening.

Yesterday on the way home from school, Maddie was asking about the yellow cones. I explained that someone important was coming to ASL. She asked who and I told her Obama. She said, "I know who he is. We talked about him when he first was new." We talked about why the parking was suspended and why some important people need police and security with them. I commented that it was probably a good thing they already had security at her school, and Maddie added, "And a Lost and Found."

This morning, we were informed by friends that Obama wasn't landing until 19:45 so we knew Maddie wouldn't get to see him. Too bad. After school, the streets had been cleared and the police dogs were sniffing around the school. I guess we'll get the details about his visit from our embassy friends tomorrow.

Maddie and I are going to check the Lost and Found in the morning to see if Obama left anything behind.

6 comments:

McKay Missy and Boys said...

A lost and found is very important. Has Maddie ever needed the lost and found at school?

Alex said...

I think I found a few lost Presidents in the Lost and Found when I was there.

Greek Goddess said...

so, did he come???

Draper Elementary said...

The president did have tea with the Queen yesterday. Maddie's invitation must have gotten lost in the mail. Darn it!

Alayna said...

I love seeing what you guys are up to. We miss London and we miss you!

lramey said...

happiest birthday ALLY!!!! WE LOVE YOU AND HOPE IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND SO FUN!!!!!!!