Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Top 10 Moments with my Iwes (children)

Since coming to the village I feel like I have become a mother of about 15 children. And as much as I complain about them. I really do love these kids. Here's why...

10. Refusing to leave and running around my compound trying to get me to chase them...much like a dog does.

9. Coming over at all hours of the day. Starting at about 6:30 in the morning.

8. Climbing my mango trees to find mangoes.

7. Coming over just to wash my dishes or fetch my water.

6. Falling asleep on my lap.

5. me fruits and caterpillars to eat.

4. Teaching me Bemba.

3. Teaching me how to spin the pits of fruit like a top.

2. Dance parties!!

1. Wearing bands from condoms on their heads and on their wrists.