Wow, it's amazing how much better one feels once jet lag recedes....we are all on a more reasonable schedule now and it's a HUGE relief. Catherine has gone to bed at 8 pm for the past two nights and has gotten up around 6:00 am. Mike and I are making it until about 9:30 pm (barely) and waking up to the sounds of Catherine humming away in her bed. Aaahhhh, the feeling of normalcy!!! I'm a new woman! To which Catherine says "Mommy, I'm not a new woman, I'm a new child!" Haha! :)
This comment stirs up thoughts of her as a grown woman and freaks me out! I so hope she remembers her life here- after all, Mike and I are partially doing this for our kids. We want them to be well-rounded and aware of other cultures and love people from all around the world!
I attended a ladies' coffee yesterday and it was completely fascinating- everyone was SO nice, and everyone has such an interesting story. Some of them have not lived in their homeland in years and years- and I admire this about them. They've chosen to see the world and experience it full on!
I know my previous post may have sounded a little negative...and I apologize about that. There are certainly aspects to life here that are challenging- and I'll probably end up venting them on this blog. So brace yourself- haha, just kidding!
We are headed out in search of friends (playgroup) and meat (beef in particular) today- should be a fun day! Have a great day everyone!
Sounds like you guys are adjusting well. You are allowed to be a little negative, there's a lot to get use to! I can only imagine. Don't lose faith. You'll get the hang of it I'm sure! Can't wait to see how you guys grow through this adventure. Keep up the blogs. It's fun to hear/read what's going on in your world!
ReplyDeleteLove hearing all about it... It is all just an adjustment! Glad you are all getting some routine and sleep.. that makes a 'world' of difference!! Enjoy your beef!!
ReplyDeleteI'm Kristen's friend and so glad she shared your blog with me! I remember how frustrated I started to get at the end of a year in Africa. I can only imagine as you get used to India.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if Kristen shared this with you, but a friend of ours wrote this book and I think has a Yahoo group. Good luck getting adjusted...sounds like you are figuring some important things out quickly!
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Identity-Maintaining-Overseas-Revised/dp/0976568209