The Introductions Continue...

In our last blog post Anna began introductions to the incredible kids we live with and get to snuggle day in and day out. We are learning new things about these kiddos everyday and they never cease to amaze me. For example, today we were looking for two of the older boys. When I finally found them I asked where they had been and they replied at school. However, school doesn’t start for another week so I asked who was teaching them and they simply stated that they were teaching each other. Their love for each other, love for learning, and love for life is truly special.

These five kiddos that you are about to meet have a love for life. Between the constant laughter, dancing, “carry me please,” and snuggles these kids always are either playing or in someone’s lap. Personally, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Michelle (class 1) is always smiles. She can usually be found playing with the other little girls or trying to snuggle her way into someone’s heart via their lap. Michelle, like many six year olds, likes things her way but she can often be found sharing with or carrying around the babies. Her favorite color is yellow and she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. Michelle likes English, playing ampe (a rock, paper, scissors like game), and laughing! 

Michelle’s older brother, Michael, is also in class 1. He loves finding a good book and snuggling with one of the volunteers, usually Anna, and being read to. This makes sense since when he was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up he decisively responded “teacher!” Most evenings Michael falls asleep in someone’s arms after playing all day long, preferably football (soccer). Michael likes school, playing with his friends, and making other people smile!

The dancing man, also known as Seth (class 2), is always making me laugh. Seth can usually be found somewhere near the TV because that means there is either a comfy place to sleep or music to dance to. Even a ten-second song in a commercial is enough time for him to get up and get those around him dancing. Apart from his dancing talents, Seth loves hanging out with the big boys especially when the drums (buckets) are out. The boy has rhythm! Seth wants to be a driver when he grows up. Seth likes the color red, playing soccer, and sleeping while standing up!

Bismark (class 2), is our future doctor. He is always letting us know if someone feels sick or needs a band-aid. He is relatively quiet and takes a little bit to warm up to you, but after that he doesn’t even want to get out of your lap for food. Bismark never seems to be far from Anna or me. This means he is usually there to lend a helping hand. He also loves thumb wars! Bismark enjoys the color red, watching TV, and reading books.

Bismark’s older brother, Essai, loves to play football. He is known for quickly wearing himself out during soccer games because he wants to be wherever the ball is. After football games is the only time Essai ever wants siesta time. Naturally, Essai wants to be a football player when he grows up. Although Essai spends much of his time with the older boys, but he will occasionally squeeze in a snuggle or two when he isn’t trying to be “cool.”  Essai likes winking, yellow, and math.

 Stay tuned for more introductions! Please continue to follow our journey and spread the word about our incredible home. As always, if you would like to get involved, make a donation, or would like more information please email us at kccschool15@gmail.com!

With Love,
~Mary~