Clicker

Today many Burkinabe men were crawling around my bathroom floor to replace the water heater which is located in my bathroom. I was wondering what would happen to my little lizzard friend(s) with its lean-to gone, but it has adapted well. Since it is here for the long haul I think, I've decided to name him Clicker. He sings to me as I go to sleep. Tonight he was right above the toilet. I feel much better when he plays hide-and-seek. :)

Today was a fun day. I got to help out more in the classroom with the Kindergarteners. We made zebras out of toilet paper rolls. Since I told Sheila about my obsession with zebra print, she thought it would be a good idea for me to make one, too. I don't know who liked this craft more, the kids or me. I now have a new decoration for my desk in my room.

Story of the day: 2 friends got in a fight and ended up kicking each other. The one boy has a French accent and the other has picked it up even though he doesn't speak French. They came in running to the classroom during their recess break. I just sat there and watched Sheila handle it, and she did a great job. Long story short...who knows who started the kicking?!? Anyways, Sheila was trying to review how to deal with problems the right way. She asked them what they were supposed to do if someone kicked you. She was looking for...tell them to stop. Well, one kid said, "Punch them!". I had to look away because he kept repeating it, and I was cracking up! They ended up shaking hands and promising to be nice friends. Oh little kids!

After school John had his friend over for lunch. We had tocos and french fries. I love that anything goes here; everyone needs a little Africa flexibility in their life. Then, Sheila and I went back to the school to work on our kids' costumes for Friday's assembly. Each grade will be preforming for a few minutes from a book. Our class is doing, "Have You Seen my Duckling?". It is going to be awesome! We made beaks and other items this evening, and the kids practiced on the pond (long blue paper) today. They will be really cute ducklings! Sheila noticed that Pete was outside. For those of you who don't know Pete...I'm sorry! :) Pete is the missionary that my group worked with when I was here in 2006. He is hilarious and also an amazing man of God. I was so excited to see him! He remembered me, and we talked a little about what I am doing there and future plans. He and Alice are going to pick me up for church on Sunday! I am going to a youth group meeting tomorrow night, but I guess it is a different one. Pete said that the girls who I got to know before are still here and remember everyone from our group. I can't wait to see them!!! I think that seeing Pete, going to Pete's church, and being with these girls will make me feel like I am really back again!

Well, I think I am going to try to make it an early night since I will be up later tomorrow because of youth group. Tomorrow my kids have swimming and the teachers swim, too! I CAN'T WAIT! Get ready for some funny stories!