Tuesday, January 20, 2009

School is Quiet an Experience, But Anything But Quiet






Do you see Josh in the middle of this crowd of kids? Josh said this is what happens when he slows his pace or sits down. My kids are quiet popular since they are white Americans. Josh said he was asked to sign autographs yesterday. I will be asking if he actually consented. (I sure hope not). All of the attention and being immersed in a foreign language makes them very tired after school. Josh routinely finds the hammock on the back patio. (Not to mention the heat and having to wake up earlier than they ever have had to). School starts at 7 AM! Public school is a first for all of my children. They have all been home schooled their entire lives.

School in Mexico is just like every other part of Mexico - loud. Classrooms are very rowdy. Just like in America, some teachers are better than others. Every day teachers don't show up for their classes. There is no such thing as hiring a subsitute. Kids are left to hang-out and goof off during those class times.

Molly has a Face book account and Josh has a My Space. Both of them are recording their Mexico experience and posting pictures. Maddy and Jake have personal email accounts. Email me if you want their address.

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