Lately

 These days it is HOT. The other day was 88 but the feels like temp was 103.

With the heat the best thing to do with the kids is water play. So almost everyday last week the kiddy pool was filled up and enjoyed by all.

 

Yesterday was a first for me. Since we have a lot of volunteers right now. More than what the nursery can handle we sometimes are assigned other jobs. Yesterday two others and I got the pleasure of scooping and moving cow manure. It was up at Pippa’s farm. There was a group of kids doing a service project with us. It was hot and exhausting. Afterwards a dip in the pool was much welcomed.

I spent this morning painting. I added a giraffe and a bird and the words “Our Famliy” to the Grubs room. I have a few more hours tonight to work. But I think its coming along well. I cant wait to start working on some of the other rooms. Everyone is impressed. I was even called an artist by one of the boys. Its been hard for me not to see all the imperfections. Like today when I kept going up and down the ladder to fix the a and in the end it was only slightly different than the first one. I guess part of me knows that this painting will be up there for a long time and I want it to be done right and perfect.

So the past two days I have been in the nursery but not assigned to any kids. Its been weird not to have that direct contact. But I do see how my cooking or painting is benefiting the kids.

Bonus Pic. Of B while painting.

Walking.

So its the end of a normal day around here. 9 hours of working with kids. Feeding them. Changing nappies. Playing with them. Holding and cuddling them. Some days are just normal. But today at the end when everything was almost said and done. TWO of our Creepies walked. It was very exciting. It's those moments that makes the days worth it here. To see a child walk around a room for the first time with a huge grin on their face proud of themselves. It was so much fun.

living by night.

Its been too long since I have had time to just sit down and write a update.  Last week I was on Night Shift. The week went well. Almost all the babies slept through each night. I didn’t have to give out any extra bottles. Which is a huge difference from other weeks i worked nights. A pleasant difference. It gave me time to do a HUGE project. Because of my journal that I made for this trip I have been dubbed the “creative one”. Therefore I was asked to paint the nursery. It was fun and a lot of work and still not quite done but I am very happy with the turn out. See below...

I am also going to start cooking for the kids. I will be making more age appropriate foods for out Lions and Creepies. Which are kids ages 1 to 3. So if you have any ideas please send them this way. I will also be making all the baby food for the nursery. It will be good to be back in the kitchen again and use that skill set. But I may start complaining about the knifes. I do miss mine from home.

Its cool to see the four months in I am able to use some of my skills not just to hold or play with babies but to make life easier and happier in the nursery.

I have also moved cottages. This decision was a long time in coming. I am excited about my move. I am now rooming with a fellow christian and good friend. Its hard to make time for the Lord with our hectic schedule and with Him not being on the top of everyones lists. Many don’t believe. But I am glad that I have intentionally surrounded myself with others. Its a start to making Him part of my daily life.

That is what I have been up to since the new year.