Hallelujah

After today Annie and I are very worn out. The girls kept us constantly going whether it was because we were having dance parties or they were crying due to reasons that will never be know, because most of the time there wasn't a reason. Ksusha had errands to run today so it was the first day that Annie and I were here taking care of the girls all on our own. We are learning all different parenting tricks and are getting good mom practice for well into the future. Disciplining these precious little girls is not easy and I wish I didn't have to but it is necessary at times. Every smile, hug, kiss, and getting told "naku penda" (I love you) makes it all worth it though plus so much more! I wouldn't trade my time with them for the world, even if at times it can be a little hectic. 

We had plenty of fun though today, as well! My favorite moment of the day was when Annie and I were cooking dinner for the girls while listening to music when the Jason Castro version of "Hallelujah" started playing. While at the stove we heard three little voices all singing "hallelujah" over and over and over again all together. It was the sweetest thing and made my day! There wasn't a lot that went on today so I apologize for the short blog. Annie and I just put the girls to bed and now are looking forward to some relaxing time and then to get some sleep. 

A night of sleeping is always way more eventful though than it normally is in America. First, we start by loud outbursts of laughing for many different reasons or none at all, then get freaked out because the cat, Anfisa, sneaks up on us and terrifies us, then eventually fall asleep to the sound of cows mooing, dogs barking, and bugs flying only to get woken up by roosters crowing at approximately 3 AM. The best part though is when Happy, Maurine, and Mataya wake us up at 8 all saying "Goooo-morneeen!"