Kindergarten, first grade, third grade and fourth grade!!!! The last two weeks have been all about understanding the needs of our own children, Zachary (3rd grade) and Jackson (1st grade) but also our students. Kelly is teaching Kindergarten and Joshua is teaching 4th grade. Our classes are as unique as ever! Kelly's class is half Scandinavian with some Brazilian and American mixed in. Joshua's class is a friendly 4th grade class who threw him the best birthday party ever last week!
We are asked often, how our kids are doing with the transition. The answer is easy, they love school. What more could we ask? There are definitely differences (like Portuguese class for both boys) but overall, kids are kids! They adapt, make new friends and find ways to be joyful - no matter where they are. We, moms and dads, can learn a lot! Kelly and Joshua are certainly glad to have two mentors like Zachary and Jackson! One of the best perks of being a teacher is that our clientele are the most joyful people in the world - they keep us grounded even when things get tough!
We have been enjoying our weekends as much as our weekdays. We have been to a few of the touristy parts but mostly we are trying to get out in our little neighborhood, Copacabana. We finally got bikes this week and were able to get a little further than our block. Check out the photo album we posted because we know pictures speak louder than words! We miss and love you all. We wish we could put you all on a magic carpet and bring you here with us!
