NAP TIME

You know those days when you need a nap more than the little ones? Well this was one of those days. I completely forgot to pick Maleah up from school. It was that bad. It seems like the older I get the harder time I have multi-tasking. I had a class to teach this morning and it blew everything else out of my mind. I guess I better start writing things down, or keep forgetting people.

Now some of my older kids would argue that this is not a new thing. The difference is I knew they were waiting to be picked up, I just could not be more than one place at a time and picked them up as I could. Jesse always carried a sketch book everywhere with him so that he could draw while he waited. And wallah an artist was born. Too bad all of them could not find productive things to do while they waited.

I probably don't even want to do all the things they have done and will continue doing while they are waiting for Mom to pick them up!

NEIGHBORHOOD PAINTING

What a great activity for some bored kids while school is out. The neighborhood had a project to paint all the light poles, and I think ours turned out best of course!

The girls had fun, and the baby even giggled while we traced his feet and hands. The neighbor was great and let them do their own things while she went behind and cleaned up and made it look pretty.

I was actually very surprised by how well my baby did. She is an artist for sure. Between the Chinese goat sign and the Libra sign she is destined to be a artist. We will have to paint the wall in the backyard now!

1 HR RUN

Yahoo, up to one hour run time. Of course in Arizona it is sooo much easier here to run with the flats and no one trying to harm me with their car. Not even dogs chasing me so I probably don't run quite as fast for sure. I kind of miss the adrenelin rush of running Costa Rica though.
There is nothing quite like wondering if the car coming straight at you is trying to avoid a pot hole or if they are really intent on taking out a gringa.
Or the husky dog sniffing around the trash who looks up when you are running toward him. Like is he going to chase you down or not?
Then of course there are the hills that are everywhere and I don't mean little hills, I mean big ole' hills that kick your booty.
If it sounds like I am homesick, it is because I am! I have only been here a week and already I miss my family, my home and all the quirks that go with living abroad.
Yesterday I was looking at a picture of my baby and wishing I was there to brush her hair and give her a big hug. She did a sleepover with big sis last night so I'm sure Mom is the farthest thing from her mind.
The good news is Mom is home and no more sister sitting for awhile. I just hope I did not miss too much going on under my nose while on my watch.
My artist is headed down to see me next week and then home. Can't wait.