More painting today, lots of laughs and story time as we continue to get to know each other. A few awkward conversations, a few moments of confusion and misunderstandings that lead to more laughs- all in all, a very good morning!
Kids time is getting sweeter and sweeter which will only make it harder to leave! I've grown very attached to this one little boy who is 5 years old. Whenever he sees me he just throws open his arms and I swoop him up and he gives me kisses on my cheek then gives me his cheek so I can kiss him. He has this big cheezy smile and he'll get closer to your ear and make a pig noise and we go back and forth doing that for a couple minutes until I tickle him. It still amazes me how they love and allow themselves to be loved by strangers when they KNOW they are leaving them. I know that when someone is leaving I won't get to close- but these children just throw themselves in and give all they have. I've always thought that a childs love is so rewarding. I'm not a mom but I know that as an aunt, my nieces or nephews can fill my love tank up with a hug or a simple question like "where's Douda?" when I'm not around. p.s.- I'm Douda, or Tee Tee, or Ninny :)
I forgot to mention that about 5 of us climbed down to the waterfall yesterday. It was great bonding moments as we watched one of our team members run and trip and land spread eagle onto one of Tony's garden beds and as we all huddled under the waterfall/sewage pipe to take pictures. It's a toss up between who would be harder to leave- the children or the teams that I met. I'm so grateful for every experience!
