School

Today was the kids first day of school. They were so excited. Isabella was up by 5 am (this is definitely usual Isabella behavior) and ready to start the day. After breakfast they all got dressed in their cute uniforms and off to school we went. I was wondering how Santiago would do, this being his first time at school period, but he did great! When I picked them up, they were all really happy and had enjoyed a fun filled day at school. We walked home from school, which is about a 15 minute walk. We were a sight to see. Joaquin in the baby-bjorn and Santiago in the stroller with his backpack, and Isabella and Gabriel walking beside me totting their backpacks. Let's just say that we stood out just a little!!!They each mentioned friends they had made and what they had done. Santiago learned the word - rapido (pronounced hapeedo) (fast) in Portuguese. Apparently he did a whole lot of running at the playground from what he told me. Isabella was excited to get home and do homework. I hope this enthusiasm lasts until her teenage years - who am I kidding? Gabriel was excited that they had him write his complete name (middle included), which I had never had him do before. Santiago and Gabriel both get to practice brushing their teeth at school and were loved buying new toothbrushes in order to do that. God answered my prayers that all of them would feel welcome at school and be able to make friends as well as understand what was going on around them.