Christmas Break

Today was the last day of school before our three week break for Christmas. It is hard for me to believe that four months of school have gone by. In ways it seems like I have been in Belize for so long, but at the same time if feels as if I have just arrived.

Mitchell- He is our next door neighbor and practically our child. He spends many a evening with us. He reminds me of my little brother, Caleb.

Today we had our Christmas party at school. Our homeroom all brought food, and we exchanged gifts. Then we took turns trying to beat the pinata. The kids made me try. Once they had me blindfolded they spun me around and around and then pointed me towards the tree. Then they started to yell in spanish "enfente" (forward) as I blindly ran into the tree. They seemed to think it was quite funny. Wonder why...

So that is permanent marker on my white board... Somehow the kids just can't remember not to use permanent marker on the white board. Oh well. I guess it is good for them to work on their scrubbing skills and for God to work on my patience.

Danery worked as our DJ for the class party. They are all about their reggaton.

Here are the boys (most of them at least) from 1A. The girls totally outnumber the boys.. However, I haven't heard the guys complain yet.

After an insane week of classes, our Christmas program and then class parties I am ready to crash. I fly home tomorrow morning. It is so strange to think about leaving. I pulled out my suitcase tonight from under me bed and just sat there staring at it. I am going home. It is so weird to say.