Well, I made it through the first 24 hours, with the helpful training by the summer nanny, Staci. The family will really miss her, she is FABULOUS. We visited the Children's museum in town, Edventure, but the kids call it Big Ed's cause there is a HUMONGOUS boy named Ed inside. You get to go inside of him and see his stomach, heart, and brain! I thought it was pretty cool : ) Hopefully the kids do not get bored with that because I could do that once a month at least! Here is a pic of Paxton (7) and Ivy (3) in the fire truck and below is Ed.
After that we had lunch then visited the state house, where the South Carolina house and senate meet. I'm a dork so of course I loved it. There were beautiful paintings of all sorts of historic people inside and the architecture was just fantastic. As we walked around outside the building in the middle of downtown Columbia I couldn't help but notice how beautiful the grounds were and found myself in disbelief that this is now where I live! I am very excited to explore some more in and around Columbia and can't wait till I can make it down to Charleston! (only about 2 hours away : D )
This picture is all three kids (Paxton, Ivy and Remi) with Staci at the State House.
This is the view downtown from the State House, there are statues all
around.
This week, Paxton starts school. Oh, to be in 2nd grade again : ).
Hi Miss Katherine! I am so excited to hear from you! I am so glas that you are enjoying this experience. It is never easy to move away from loved ones. I still cry every time I say good by to my family members but we are all meant to move around the world getting our own experiences and adding to others. Nothing is forever and you can change your direction any time you want so relax and be happy in your moment- a year will pass in a blink! The reason for "The Call" will become apparent some day and you will feel blessed for it. It is OK to be disappointed and angry- all human emotions.
ReplyDeleteI will check back!
Vivian started school and loves it. She keeps asking if we can go by Nanny's just to say hello!
Ros