This week in a nut-shell

Luci has completed her first week of nursery. She loves it,does not mind being left, and has a new peace of mind I believe. She now has her own school and her own friends, storytime, etc. It did not free up lots of time for me this week however, because I had to stay at the school nearby just in case she needed me

Yesterday was our first birthday party (other than within the family) in London. It was Rose-Michaela's (she was Mary in the school play) birthday. Let's just state it how it was. Five hours long and scheduled this way, fairy cakes and sugary drinks for the taking, at least 30 kids, at least 30 parents, hip-hop music. It was a blast for the crazy kids who ran around the community center and I hardly had to take care of my kids except where it came to feigning concern over their sugary drink comsumption--at times like this where I am free, who cares! I got to chat it up with a couple of moms for a good long time. it was 7 when we left and the cake still hadn't been cut. Luckily my kids could be distracted away by party favor bags. I love to see my kids when they are dying for bed--it's just so satisfying!

Then today was church, and a monumental Sunday at that. Jesse used to love going to church in San Francisco with all his familiar friends and routines. And though he's liked it here, I haven't heard enthusiasm on a Sunday in a long while, which has made me sad for the loss of FBC. Today, when he found out it was Sunday, He said,"Yippee! It's Sunday!" and got so excited. After church we had a missional community lunch that we joined up with. J and L's friends Rachel and Ben,who are siblings also were there. They played monsters the whole time and then were wrestling at the end and pig-piling on each other. Again,this was another satisfying moment for me.

I am tired and want Darren to come home. I am also tiring of J's meltdowns every afternoon or evening since D's been away. Thankfully, there's always bed and a new day. The kids got cereal for dinner tonight.