buenas dias

Another day and we are still feeling good. ;) It has continued be a joyous time, as well as a learning time for all of us. I think with the events that are going on it is difficult to figure out a schedule for the kids, but who would expect us to do so on the second day. That said, the boys took a later nap yesterday and had some difficulty falling asleep last night. After Janine read to them and some fussing, they finally settled down (I laid down with them for about 1/2 hour) enough to relax and start to drift off. Juan David whispered to me for quite some time, although I am not always sure of what he was saying. I do know that he discussed elefante` y Andres y oso (bear). He also would repeat Papi over and over while looking at me. Andres was a little more hyper and was fighting sleep the whole time. He enjoyed gentle scratches on his head and then did the same to Juan David. They both slept soundly (no falling off the bed) and are continuing to do so now.

Shirley stayed up a little later with us, playing a computer game and then watching a video for a short time. She showered last night and ran out to tell me that she was now blanco since she washed her self. She was very excited. She has continued to bring lots of laughs with her personality, to us and to the staff here at Club Campestre. She has a very delightful personality. After dinner last night she insisted that we walk around the pool area. So we did for about fifteen minutes. She was interested to see the other children there, swimming, diving, hanging out. She has not yet wanted to swim in the 5 foot area, choosing to stay in the kids area, but I am sure she will join Papi before too long in the deeper area. She also heard Papi on the ipod for the first time last night...she asked "who is this?" I said, "Papi." She said, "but who is this?" I said, "Papi." Her eyes grew big as Mami explained that Papi sings and plays guitar. She wanted to hear more, but it was late, so we said manana.

Well it has been a quiet hour, but soon the kids will wake and we will begin our daily adventures here in Bucaramanga. First diapers, then breakfast, then swimming. It should be a fun day, to say the least.

Oh, and the boys bathed last night and both are so good when they are taking baths. They seem to love to play in the water (just not the pool, right Juancho?), and are very good when it is time to change diapers and clothing. Good times.

And the song for the day, because Shirley liked it last night is "Would You" by Papi.

Lots of love to all, and thanks for the comments as they are encouraging and fun to read...I will write more again later (probably nap time).