Life on the road

Last night we went to a Mexican restaurant and had a great time with the kids. They haven't had Mexican food before and Colombian food is very different. Colombian food is very bland and most of what they are used to are beans and rice. They enjoyed a few hot things last night but we tried to keep it at a minimum as they are not used to it and who knows how they would react to it. John likes to try new foods but when it has some kick to it, he makes the funniest face like he is eating a lemon. For some reason, he always smiles and says yummmmy! I guess he is like Mikee that would eat anything. Jim has been taking this a little too far and seeing just what he'll eat or drink. At some point Jim will have a mess on his hands to clean up I'm sure.

Today we were able to get things packed up a little as we are moving to another hotel here in Bogota tomorrow. We have been very busy juggling playful kids with washing clothes and packing suitcases. Of course, Leidy was a great help with the laundry and packing things up a little. I am already starting to write down tasks that she could do at the house. The kids have made some friends here so that has helped keep them occupied.

We have talked to our lawyer and we were assigned court #14. We have been told this is a pretty good court and our lawyer seems to think we can get everything taken care of by around May 13-14th - so hopefully we will be flying back into Huntsville in less than 2 weeks. We will know more as we get closer. That is great news as we are finding out how expensive it is here. WOW! A lot of items are 2-3X the price of buying it in the states. We look forward to seeing a Wal-Mart again! The kids are doing a little better. They continue to push the limits but are now quick to realize when they have crossed the line. It is fun to watch this.

Another family left to go back today to the states today. Leidy was sad to see her friend go but knows her turn will come soon. It is incredible how much different it will be for them. This city is full of life with people everywhere and thick smog. What a difference they will see when they are in Alabama out in the country where they will breathe clean air and see stars! We have been showing them pictures of family and friends and they are excited to meet everyone.

I think tonight is movie night so we'll see how easy it is to put the kids to bed. So far we haven't had too much problem and have at averaged about 6 hours a night. Before coming to Colombia, we both thought that sleep was a luxury we would no longer have and were really expecting a lot less. Talking with other adoptive parents here that only have one child, they say we are very blessed and looking at them in the morning, I feel bad for them. I can't say enough how much we have been blessed with such great kids with amazing personalities and habits. Thank you my faithful family and friends for your prayers. I know they have been answered. Have a great night.