The Babes

Walked into the kids'  bedroom tonight. Isaaq was in the room all by himself, dancing away. The boy has  serious moves  I tell you.
His  life was changed last week when an ant crawled into Eden's potty and couldn't get out. He seriously watched it for 20 minutes and squealed with joy.
After he is punished for disobedience, he'll often come over and give us a kiss.
When I bring out the tray with our daily tea and snacks, he does a little dance, runs over to the table and climbs up into his chair. He then patiently waits while I make him his "tea" (milk in a coffee cup). As soon as he  gets his snack (today it was doughnuts) he promptly dips it in his "tea" and eats it. 
Love that little boy.



Eden did it?

Eden has had quite a few quotes  lately. Here's some of  my favorites:

Eden with a cake she'd scored from the market

Papa Clarkson and I are talking about diarrhea and vomiting, and the sad reality that it is an everyday part of the lives of so many children here (due to unclean water, poor sanitation habits, etc.).

Eden's response: "My heart has diarrhea."

Yesterday, Papa  Clarkson walks into the room wearing a  t-shirt and a pair of comfy pants (a rareity- usually he's in dress pants and a buttton down shirt.

Eden (giggling): "Daddy, you look nice. You look like a man-princess!"

Eden had a much treasured single M&M and a gummy bear left from her treats from Ethiopia. She bit the M&M in half and gave half to her little brother.

I am selfish. My daughter is generous. Would the Father continue to protect her in those times that I fail as her mommy.