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As a parent, it feels there is never enough time in the day. Well, never enough time (and energy) in the day for me to do things for myself. In the States, I was working a little under 50 hours a week teaching Spanish at a high school. When I got home, I wanted to… Read more

Last Thursday we had our first obligatory meeting for the parents of all the kids in Tomu and Jade’s school, which is called Fernando Ordoñez Cordero. The meeting began at 6:30 pm, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. We were told we were meeting to plan the special event on Saturday October 27th,… Read more

House hunting was stressful. Turns it is hard to have three little kids, whether in the U.S. or Ecuador. And turns out it’s hard to schlepp them around town via bus, taxi, and walking. Jade’s 2 year old legs didn’t last too long before she asked for “uppie”. So we found it hard to make… Read more

The first day after we arrived in Cuenca my neck and shoulder were really hurting, and I didn’t leave the house. I felt really far away from family and friends and realized the magnitude of what it means to move to Ecuador. The next day was my birthday and I felt better mentally, emotionally, and… Read more

was long and crazy, as to be expected when you begin it with a red-eye with 3 kids under 5 years old. We said goodbye to our dear friends Joy, Lucas, Shel, & Mo at Mo’s house after a dinner of takeout Thai food, and left for the airport. Goofballs Shel & Tomu We planned… Read more