On Wednesday, March 3th we were given the keys to our new apartment. The following day, with a lot of help, we got everything moved in from four different locations on campus where it had been stored.
We are so excited to finally be in our new place! There is still a lot of work to do. Evidence was found of mice living in our boxes, meaning that we have had to wash all our dishes and linens. But, slowly we are seeing the pile of empty boxes getting bigger and it is starting to feel like home.
Just last month, the New Tribes Mission Academy construction (read about the context on page two of our October 2009 newsletter) was completed. Soon after, all of the classrooms and equipment that were occupying space in the HQ building were moved back to their original locations.
This returned a few empty rooms to the headquarters building, allowing me to stake a claim on some space for my very own office. I’ve been thrilled with my new work area, and have been able to arrange some desks and shelves to house the equipment I need to work more effectively.
I even have my own telephone extension, woohoo! Though I still prefer IM. ;-)
Last weekend Chesley found his front bottom tooth to be loose. I explained to Chesley that it was normal and that his baby teeth would fall out allowing his adult teeth to come in.
Kaden, who heard my explanation immediately became quite concerned about his own teeth falling out. I assured him there was nothing to be afraid of, and besides, he had a few years yet before his teeth will fall out.
By the end of the day Chesley’s tooth was finally out giving him a new, cute smile.
All three of the boys now have matching haircuts. It started out with just Karl getting his done and before I knew it Chesley and Kaden were joining in. They now both enjoy looking “just like Daddy”.
Tuesday was the first day of school in the Herrick home.
Chesley was quite reluctant but quickly changed his mind when he saw the stack of new school books. Most things were review for him but one new thing he did was begin to practice cursive handwriting.
Can you believe Chesley is in first grade this year?
While visiting the farm Kaden enjoyed playing with all the cats and kittens looking for attention. It was adorable the way he would carry around the kittens and talk to them like they were his babies.
There was one kitten in particular that we all fell in love with and laughed about bringing her home. Little did we know that one week later we would do just that.
On Monday we brought home our new 4 month old kitty and named her Tiny Peaches Herrick, or just “Peaches.”
