With Papa away 2 Four Year Olds begin to Play

Not to say Silas and Caroline's "Sibling Friendship" didn't begin in Giradot...but, with John gone, Silas has no choice but to play with his sisters.

We pondered sending him home with John given his earlier struggles. We thought it would make it much easier on me...I am so glad that he is here...bonding each day with all of his sisters. He is actually enjoying it!

Yesterday I pretended to be napping with Marta. I heard Caroline and Silas tip toe into the room. With quiet giggles I soon saw that they were getting out all the baby stuff for the dolls...diapers, wipes, lotion, powder, water, and more water...the room became a total mess, smelling very baby fresh, but, I couldn't interupt the sweet bonding that was taking place between the 2 of them. To precious!

Today Silas was very beside himself when I skyped John. I thought he is totally missing daddy...so, when I got off the phone, I asked him what his temper tantrum was about. He started sobbing and said, "Mom, I just want to play with Caroline, and she won't even give me a hug!" In these situations, where I need to communicate with Caroline, we sit by the computer and go to spanishdict.com. It translates sentences for me so we can understand eachother better. She began to cry when I told her what was going on with Silas. She thought he was so angry with her, and I could explain how much he loves her. She then went over to him, and you can see from the pictures what happened next! Amazing!

I had a wonderful day. Having Isabel Romero's 18 year old neice, Liz, babysit the kids for 4 hours. She came with all sorts of preschool materials and did "school" with the kids...it was great. I could leave knowing they were in great hands (because Juanita and Valeria are on vacation yet). So, Isabel and I went to the markets. I discovered a whole new street that I have never been. It was fun. She is a great "haggler." Getting me a few deals. We also had lunch together at an Italian Resturaunt. She has become more than our Representative to me this time around...but, a very dear woman, who I absolutely adore.

So, I am well rested, ready to tackle the week flying solo. I have Liz available to me if I need her a few days next week. We are going to hit the Children's Museum together with the kids on Tuesday. She is so amazing...and would love to come to the states. So, if any of you know of someone who needs a nanny, and would like their kids immersed in the Spanish Language, I will totally hook you up. I told Isabel Romero that I would advocate for her. Liz desires to help teach the poor kids in the barrios, her family here frowns on that...as working with preschoolers is like being a "maid." Oh, I would love this sweet girl to have oppurtunity in the states. My mind goes to our school, and wondering if she could train as an aide at El Puente while getting her degree and learning English?!!? Never know unless I put it out there!?!

P. S.

Caroline woke up this morning very excited, "No mas piojos, Mama!" The "itchies" are completely gone...and so is all the lice and eggs...Isabel and I had a few signs of eggs, but, nothing more...Silas and Marta did not get them. Isabel stayed up late one night checking my head thoroughly and combing it out...and I did the same. In some odd sort of a way, it was a sweet time for us, with lots of giggles, and fun talking about the "bugs." God continues to reveal more of himself to me, and often uses my very own kids, or crazy situations to do so!