Que sueño!

Let's talk about redeeming qualities. Today one of the kids said he was mad at me because I didn't let him have his way or something of that sort. Because today was a long day I wanted to tell him that he cries too much and does not listen. Today was a little hard because I missed home and all day was looking forward to skyping Jenna tonight ( which was great!) and today I learned why we take showers other than for hygiene... You actually get to be alone for 10 minutes! That sounds awful to say but I needed a break from the kids. After I showered I felt better and as I Played with the kids more, speaking all in English of course! Instead of being a little at wits end with them I started seeing their redeeming qualities. Kids cry a lot about dumb things, they don't listen and they can be aggrevating and hard to be patient with. But kids are also the first to give you a hug or kiss when hey see you are sad, they have laughs that are more contagious than swine flu and they don't care if your hair is messy or you have zits; they are more accepting and pure than adults and they show it.

With that said I had a second wind tonight. I am very thankful that I am stYing with this family and for everything hey are doing for me! Like teaching me Spanish and helping me find transportation for my dad and i's trip ( don't worry daddy, I've got it covered) and for feeding me food I actually like!

I got to help take the twins to the doctors this morning and that was an experience trying to kep them entertained. We were there for 2 hours but it was cool to see the hospital. Their heLthcare is a little different here as far as how you pY for it goes. I couldn't tell you the politics of it though because that's not my thing. Teaching English on the other hand is going very well! There is a lot of authentic interaction going on between the kids and I and they are already starting to produce small words and phrases. It has been really neat to put into practice everything I have learned in school thus far! Again thank you because if you are reading this then you have a part in making my life awesome, and for that I am grateful! And I hope I can reciprocate :)

Love, jacq