SKYPE CALL

Tonight we had a skype call with our kids. They all looked great and had just started the school day. We talked to each of them one at a time tonight. Sometimes it is easier than trying to engage all of them at once. As much as we love doing these calls, it is becoming more difficult all the time to do them. We usually carry the conversation and try to ask questions about their life in Cebu, but it is often challenging to know what to talk about. They talk a little bit, but sometimes the audio is not the greatest. They are also a bit unsure about their English. I really hope all this waiting will come to a close soon.

Romeo's birthday is on November 4. We asked him what he would like for his 12th birthday. He said that he would like a kite. I loved that answer! There is something so pure and simple about asking for a kite. At CSC the kids make their own kites out of the twigs in a broom and plastic bags. I suggested that when he comes home with us that we must bring a broom so he can show us how to make a kite. In the meantime, maybe I'll start looking for a kite.

We sent some pictures and Bluejacket t-shirts to our kids when Joel Reasoner went back to CSC. I had to guess on the shirt sizes and it appears that I was a little bit off. Rodrigo got the smallest t-shirt that I could find. He is swimming in it. Romeo's shirt is a little snug, but I think that Roselyn's shirt is JUST right. It was fun to get this picture to see them in their Cambridge-Isanti shirts. We will surely invest in some CI sweatshirts when they arrive.