Finding My Niche

We’ve been back home for two months. We still can’t get enough of the stars at night or the morning sunrise.  We gulp water from the faucet in amazement, and I stare in awe at the size of my washing machine.  We are in love with our friends and family here and can’t believe we get to see them whenever we want.  

When was the last time you saw Matthew this smiley?

Maybe too smiley...

Saying Goodbye

One week until we leave Shanghai.  When we arrived, not quite two years ago, Eli was four; Townes was eight; and Naomi a newly turned 11.  Now in the jaded eyes of a 43 year old, two years is a short time, but to these kids, it’s a big chunk of their childhood. 

The Bund, May 2012

Early subway ride, March 2012

Matthew and I were talking this morning about the ups and downs of moving our family around the world.  Overall, we agreed, we accomplished our primary goal* – children’s minds blown open.  

*He also did some pretty good work for ISC.