They say that people go through culture shock when they move to a whole new world... Well, I think that it's hitting me... In a good way though.
We have hired two ayi's (pronounced I E's), to care for the kids and keep the house in order. Please note that in doing so, we will be paying a great deal less than we did back in Delano for childcare. But the difference is that Li Xin and Shau Yen come in and do our laundry, clean the place up, cook for us, clean up, fold clothes, put them away, and shop for whatever we need.... Now this not something that I, a teacher, would ever have guessed I would have in my household.... But, that's the way it's done here, so we'll gladly go along with it.
Tonight, Laurie and I came home and have done nothing but spend quality time with the boys... We weren't rushing to throw something together for the boys for dinner, then scramble to clean up.... Kieran and I took a bike ride around our neighborhood. He truly hit the nail on the head when he said in his 4 year old vocabulary, "Dad, this is special times."
We had our first day back at school with a full staff. Laurie and I both agree that we got a great vibe from our respective teaching teams. During lunch, I just marvelled at the wide array of places that my team of 7 teachers have taught... All over the world!!!
Meet the teacher begins in a day and a half, so we've gotta hit the road running... With that said, it will be nice to get the kids in our classrooms and do what we came here to do...
We hope you all are well wherever you are at.
5 comments:
Wow you guys! I told you you hit the jackpot when you landed jobs there :) Sounds like you are having an amazing time, as I am sure you were expecting, but probably still shocked that it is a reality. Congrats and I hope the school year continues to go well!
Laura and Dave
Wow! What a life! I'm very jealous. Enjoy! "Special times" indeed!
Ditch those bikes and get busy on your training for ricshaw service. i fully expect you to start a chain of this service back in minnesota. i will be your weekend manager!!!!!!! glad to hear things are going well.
It's unbelievable to think of how much you've seen and done already in such a short time! I look forward to reading your updates and seeing pictures too. Good luck as school starts........they are lucky to have you guys for teachers!
WOW!!
sounds like you guys are having a great time! i bet watchin the basketball was amazing! i cant wait until you get the pictures uploaded!
Carly Masloski
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