Enjoying the mud and cold water at the ocean |
Now, being in the states these last few weeks I have realized something. Life in the states is different. It's not right - it's not wrong - it's just different ---- It's cultural. I have been able to slide back into life in the states because that's been my norm my whole life. My kids on the other hand, are discovering and becoming a part of another culture. The culture in the states is not necessarily what my kids are used to anymore. (and yes, I am really ok with it).
Here are some fun differences:
He might be driving down the street without any clothes on :) |
Both kids are a little put out that they have to wear bike helmets whenever riding. Isaac down right refused one day.
We are freezing!!! need I say more?
Isaac doesn't understand why in the world he has to wear clothes - even underwear - He thinks it is completely appropriate to be naked all day.
Also, the rule at Granny and Papa's house is that - if you must pee outside, it HAS to at least happen in the backyard.
Just because Mountain Dew is available, does not mean you can have it for every meal - Hannah
We may not be in Honduras but that does not mean it is safe to walk to 7-11 by yourself. - Hannah
Walmart may have 8 Aisles of toys and 300 different options of cars but that doesn't make it any easier to make decisions - sometimes, only having one option is a good thing
SLURPEES!!! |
We still look for the filtered water whenever we go to fill up our water bottles :)
Hannah will be telling a story then look at me, " mom what's that word in English? I forgot"
Hannah feels uncomfortable in just spaghetti strap tank tops.
Policemen are friends in the states - this isn't a 'normal' thing in Honduras. Isaac was a bit nervous around Jeremie's friends. He loved all of the fire trucks and police cars though - 'the weo, weo's'
Isaac was very disappointed when papa turned on the 'football' game and soccer didn't show up
I love both of our cultures. I love laughing at ourselves. I love watching my kids grow and learn.
I love our blend of cultures - Catringos (Catracha/Gringa or Honduran/American)
can you just feel the happiness? Slurpee heaven |
Enjoying the cold lake with friends - hot chocolate anyone? |