In spite of having a dozen kids these days, I actually have very little to offer.
I love this quote:
Before I married, I had three theories about raising children and no
children. Now, I have three children and no theories.
-- John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
children. Now, I have three children and no theories.
-- John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester
However, I feel like I could offer you this and feel pretty certain that it's good advice--
No matter how old he is, don't let an 8-month old baby go to sleep at 5:30PM unless you love starting your day before 4AM.
*Yawn* It's a two cup o' coffee kind of day
I have lots to say based on all our moving parts and comings and goings (that have caused me not to blog for TWELVE days!!!) but I must (again) go feed said 8-month old baby. So until next time, here's the check in on the American (or American-to-be) representatives from the Mangine Many--
Nick- Raleigh, NC
Nico- Raleigh, NC
Josiah- Manteo, NC
Nia- Lititz, PA
Gwenn- Jacmel, Haiti
Schneider- Jacmel, Haiti
Here's a few photos from the past week or so in no particular order--
This is Wilki, a psychologist that is coming to work with our family to help our kids better understand their emotions. It's REALLY good and worth every penny. Any other orphanages in the Jacmel area who might be interested in this? I'd love to pass along his info.
In Nick's absence, Megan Haug stepped in as my date for Friday night and we hit the opening of a new show at the FOSAJ gallery. It was very vibey and certainly an experience. That's all I will say on that for now.
This is coming off the plane in Port Au Prince. I was SUPER impressed with the hairdo on the guy on the escalator in front of me. I honestly haven't seen such a well-developed mullet since Billy Ray Cyrus.
Here's a picture of our house after it's new paintjob is finished... Um yeah, we didn't match the pink too good. We now have a Pepto Bismol house. But the kids think it is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL color they have ever seen. Thanks to Doris and her team for giving our house a facelift.
I think his onesie says it all...
Later taters.
