School Day 2

So, I'm writing tonight in the middle of a massive downpour. No wonder they call this place a rainforest. Sometimes it rains so hard you can barely hear each other. Today was the second day of school and it went 100% better. Thank you Jesus. There were so many parts that were just better. Mainly, I was more organized and had a better idea of how to explain everything. I decided that I was only going to speak in English with the kids because they are there to learn English. I only use Spanish when absolutely necessary. Mainly, I act out everything in a really dramatic way. I look RIDICULOUS. But it's great. One funny thing is that I have one student that has no concept of staying in class or in her seat. Her and I do not communicate very well, so I just can't get through to her. So basically, she just gets up and walks out of the room and down the hall, or will just lay on the floor. I had to pick her up at least 20 times today and put her in a chair. It was a workout. Sometimes, I find her in the hall leaping and doing turns. LOL. I also have a lot of missionary kids that are so upset during Spanish class. Ms. Victoria (my team teacher) only speaks spanish, so the American kids are so confused. They were crying today and one said, "I just don't understand why that lady won't speak something I understand." It's a pretty hard transition for them. I can't imagine how hard it is for the little ones that don't understand what is going on. It's a circus. The other teachers were laughing at me as I tried to round up my troops to make a line in the hall way. They were everywhere! lol I'll have pics of them on Monday. anyway, we were all so exhausted again at the end of the day, that we all came home and slept for hours. Then we grilled out with our amazing neighbors. It was our "Labor Day meal." (see pic below) Cheeseburgers, salsa, and banana splits. mmmm. Random. Nice change from the daily beans and rice. :) Overall, this day was a massive improvement. thanks for your encouragement and prayer!