This morning we went swimming with the Sharitt family. The kids did not want to leave. They had a great time. I had planned to swim but there were too many children to watch.
We came home for lunch.
Afternoon ride to a friends house? Well, Gamal and Ivan were sitting up front with me and Toby Mac was again cranked up too loud as we were going to a friends house. The boys were pretend crazy driving. I forget there is soup in the car and drive a little crazy, pretending it is Ivan's fault, a little soups spills and we all laughed hilariously. Then I teach them to bob their heads to the beat as we drive. After that they both help drive? Ok, not help but have their hands on the wheel. I'm thinking we are all living life to the fullest and being a little crazy and everyone is having fun.
We get to the Hardiman's home and Dennis is so excited to see the horses. He is asking to ride. Cary is gone. Dima is up in the club house like he is in his own castle. Cary returns and by the time I get down to the barn Dennis is on a horse having a blast. I asked who wants to ride and many hands go up in the air. They all get a turn riding the horse. Dennis ask for a second turn and gets one. Then the children help to wash and brush the horse. Khristina braids the horses hair. Meanwhile other children are petting horses and skateboarding. Alina is holding a dog like it is a baby doll.
The boys are asking if we are finished or coming back. No interpreter. I asked if they were asking to come back tomorrow. They said day after tomorrow. Next thing I know they are telling the others we will come back day after tomorrow. Slight problem with communication at times.
As we head back to the house several fall asleep. They are all awake enough to get another snack before bed. The older boys are sleeping on the trampoline tonight.
18 children is a lot of work and a lot of fun.
