Lovely Lovey Day

Yesterday was Valentine's Day and it sort of went by in a whisper. This week has been busy and on Friday, I panicked a bit because I realized I hadn't sent Valentine's cards for the kids at school. But do they do that here? Juana told me that in September there is a bigger holiday and that's when they exchange cards. Whew!

On Friday night, we decided to go out for supper as a family, because it had been such a busy week and we wanted to go on a family date. We chose a restaurant that was close by and nice. As we were walking, I was holding Asha, but then she insisted on being let down. Okay.....how long will this last on the uneven sidewalks? Well, that crazy girl jogged for about 2 blocks, minus the intersections, to the restaurant. It was the very first time that we've gone out as a family where all three kids have been walking. Our arms were free!

The next morning, we all slept in, which was just heavenly. We had a large late breakfast and then exchanged some candies. We gave each child a package of candy, and Carl and I had bought each other some chocolates. Nothing big, but sweet and thoughtful!

We got out of our pajamas and called a taxi to go to the market. Nueva Feria was packed, as usual on a Saturday, but we didn't mind. Asha even walked and weaved through the crowds. It was fun to wander, to not have the pressure of being back at a certain time. I found some jeans and capris for Kezia for school, which she was just thrilled with. We bought some sweats for gym class and I even managed to find myself a pair of jeans. I really can't seem to find jeans anywhere that fit properly (can I hear an amen from all those that have the same problem?!), and the sizes here are different. The lady asked me what size I was, and I told her I don't know (and "thanks" to being sick, I lost a bit more weight, so I really didn't even know) so I just lifted up my shirt, turned around, she nodded and waved me into the curtain. The curtain is about 2 feet by 3 feet of space on the floor in the little stall of her shop. I tried on a few pairs, and kept bumping bums with the lady on the other side of the curtain, who also was trying on jeans. Nothing really fit....sigh. Well, why should I have any luck here? I never do back home.

But I managed to find another place and found a great pair of jeans. I'm excited to add another pair of pants to my one pair of pants that I have now. I mean, it's too hot to wear jeans now, but if it's a rainy day or in the fall, like in March or April, I may need them.

So we picked up some toilet paper on the way out, I looked at shoes, and then headed out to flag a taxi. It was fun just hanging out together as a family. We got home around 2 o'clock and rested a bit. We skyped with Carl's parents, Jenny, and Judy too in the late afternoon. That was special. I made lazy lasagne for supper and before we knew it, it was time for baths and bed.

Carl and I didn't exchange cards or anything and he didn't buy me flowers, but I think this was a perfect day. And we even curled up in front of the computer and watch a few episodes of The Office while munching on our treats to round out the great day.