Coach Kiat, the First Days of School and Thanks Nana!

So the beginning of the school year was upon us and the kids were all geared up for the challenge of a new school, country, friends and grade. Amanda has been working since the middle of August (someone has got to pay the bills) so she has been in the work routine for awhile now. She is also one of the coaches for the senior girls basketball team.

Kylisha started grade 10 on Monday and was she ever nervous! It is totally understandable and as expected, by the end of the day, she had made some buddies and really liked her teachers! Her senior girls soccer coach actually asked her if she would help coach the junior girls team! She has fit in just fine so far and is looking forward to the next couple years.

Kaidyn started Senior Kindergarten (here they have pre-k, junior-k and senior-k) with Ms. Ali, who is also a first year teacher at TIS. Kaidyn just loves her and his first day was just fabulous. He made a couple buddies and told us there were no girls in his class....ummmm, you wish buddy. There are only 12 or so kids in his class and an even split of boys and girls.

The kids (and us) have benefitted from Pat being here to help out. From making lunches to cleaning to laundry....she has really been a blast to have here and too bad her stay ends tonight, as she leaves for a short trip to San Fran. Her and Tom are chillaxin in SF for a few days before heading back home. I think she's gonna be a bit chilly for awhile till she gets used to the normal temperatures. We'll see you again in April, Nana (but hopefully sooner)l! XOXOXOXOXO