This week has flown by! I’ve had a great time with the Wrights, helping the kids with homeschool and Carrie around the house. The boys have been quite a handful (there’s one in third grade and two in second), and I think they’re used to their own schedule. We start school around 10 and finish sometime after 2, and there are plenty of breaks in between (especially bathroom breaks). I’m used to starting at 8 and finishing at 12:30, so this week has been an adjustment. Thankfully, the boys use BJ Homesat for all of their classes, so I haven’t had to teach much. Instead, I’ve been able to help Carrie get caught up on her grading and recording. My goal is to have everything up to date by the time I leave tomorrow.
I’ve also been able to help around the house. Carolyn and Elizabeth have been a huge help too. They have been staying with another family and have done their schoolwork over there in the mornings. Then in the afternoons, they’ve come over to help. The Wrights’ home is huge, so the girls have done a lot of sweeping and dusting. Today, (after a day and a half without electricity or water) Elizabeth had a great time cleaning off the porch with the hose. She also tried to clean the dog … and the rest of us. It’s so nice to turn on a faucet and have water come out of it. It’s even better to turn on the shower and have hot water come out! I’ve enjoyed my time here. J
Just one last day of school this week and one last day with the Wrights. Like I’ve said before, the best part about being a teacher in Africa is that I get more days off than the kids!
