The other day DB, EB, and I walked around the neighborhood to buy veggies and fruit. As we came around one corner, we paused in astonishment as we watched a 12 camel caravan parade down the street. DB and I exclaimed loudly, pointed them out to EB, and watched the entire procession. No one else on the street even paused to take notice.
We have yet to go one full day with running water in the entire house. Right now, the kitchen has no water, but our bedroom floor is flooded. Seriously, the plumber has been at our house 8 days in a row. I won’t bore you with the mindless details, but I do ask you to remember this when you talk to our father. This is a source of great frustration for us all, but especially DB, who spends hours on end trying to communicate with the plumbers – I am very proud of him and how well he is doing!
One thing we have figured out is that DB can get a great haircut and beard trim for just three dollars. Not only that, but with that haircut came a head massage and a neck adjustment that cleared DB’s sinuses – no kidding. Right there in the middle of his hair cut the “barber/chiropractor” just popped his neck both ways and DB said he feels better than he has in weeks!
We spent yesterday afternoon “shopping” for a few things. It was an interesting experience and we found some great stores that have baby items. We bought a few odds and ends, and even talked someone down on a price they quoted.
All in all, we are adjusting to life here, but a bit discouraged by the water situation. Also, EB is struggling a bit. She is pitching a fit everytime we sit down to a meal. Please remember EB and her adjustment, as well as the fact that she is a baby learning to live without getting her way – I am trying to find a balance between understanding that she is adjusting to a new situation just like I am and knowing that she cannot always get her way.
DB met some of our neighbors last night, which is the whole reason we are here, and we are holding on to that. EB and I will visit with the women soon as well and we are really looking forward to having some friends here. We can’t actually TALK to them – but we can sit around and smile at each other and play with our kids, right?
