A day in the life...

Our days look a bit different now than they did two weeks ago. I keep wondering what I will do without Kevin at home all the time come the end of January. If my parents have to spend the day at the office, we spend most of the day doing schoolwork with the kids, either at the office with my parents or at their home. To break up those days, we venture out to the grocery store, trying to cross the roads where the rules are very different than they are at home. Mollie can't get over the fact we are running between cars, waiting in the middle of the road, just trying to cross safely. Pedestrians here NEVER have the right of way. It takes a lot to get used to.

Many days we take trips with my parents to various places. Today we went to one of the more upscale shopping centers for some ice cream. A nice treat on a hot day. Yesterday we visited the Nairobi Handicraft (a carving cooperative) in one of the city slums. Saturday we have been invited to a Maasai wedding in Najile. I hear the bride has 24 attendants!!! Should be fun.

We have adjusted to the food very well. My mom is a great cook and very careful which makes for an smooth experience for us. I am thankful.

Some of the experiences we were anticipating have been cancelled (trip to Molo, Arocha) due to cost and timing. We find we are experiencing plenty just hanging out with my parents! We have a trip planned to Emmanuel Center which takes in orphans, refugee children, and Sudanese child soldiers. This whole trip is an eye opener for our kids but they seem to adjust very well... other than those crazy road crossings. Mollie just closes her eyes and holds a hand.

We have met and had good conversations with many Kenyans. Whether it is about homeschooling (it hasn't caught on here yet), similarities raising boys, or the differences in farming. We love having a 'not so touristy' experience.

So that is a peek into our life right now... never boring :)