2nd day of school & shopping for mom

We had a few tears this morning from the oldest one because I was not going to be the parent to be on the bus after school. I introduced the bus driver to both of their teachers and Jacob's teacher said he would make sure they found each other. Jacob just wanted to make sure the driver, Junior, didn't forget him. Jared on the other hand...I told him Junior would pick him up from class at noon and bring him home to me and he said, "OK see you at home." When I got home I called the other lady that was going to ride the bus and asked her if she minded me riding the bus to and from school all week to get them used to it and she said not a problem at all. I wish there was a way I could let him know that I will be there after school so that he doesn't worry all day. I hope he ends up having a good day. He said last night that he has kids in his class from Texas, Scotland, England, Luanda, and Egypt(he said the place where they wear those things on their head).

Today when I got home for riding the bus I had Batista take me to Shoprite to get a few things. This was the first time I have went alone, no boys or Kenny. I was a little nervous. Before I couldn't wait until the day I could go shopping without any kids. :-) We went to change my US money and usually I get 1000 Kwanza's for $1 but this guy would only give 999 for $1. To avoid going on the back roads trying to find someone to give be a penny more I just took the exchange. I got what I needed and even found some canned tomatoes which I hadn't been able to find in the past. When we got home Fatima and two other guys were waiting for me. I called Kenny and he said they were coming to fix the washing machine because it is leaking water. There is a new washer but it is a really small one for an apartment and I told them it was to small for our family. So they came and got the washer and took it with them and hooked up the small one to use until they bring the other one back.

I am not sure why but having all these people around that can not speak English just makes me so stressed out. I soo wish I could speak their language and speak it good. I am learning but only a few words here and there. They say in a couple of weeks more activities will start in the compound and with the PTA.  I am ready for that day, to keep me busy. Jacob and I are a lot alike in that it is hard for us to step outside of our comfort zone and we are both WAY OUT of it right now!!!!