Our building has been a great source of friends for the boys. The majority of the kids that "play" are older than our boys, but they have enjoyed being around the neighborhood kids. A few of them even call or stop by regularly to see if our boys can come down to play. In a new place, this has been refreshing for all of us. I know our boys miss their friends back in the states. To see them interact with other kids brings great joy to my heart as well :)
Our neighborhood doesn't have parks within walking distance and the apartments are small. These realities push kids outside to play. Under normal circumstances, our building would have a game room, playground, and small gym. However, currently, everything is being remodeled. So we have an room with piles of the leisure equipment, an empty playground, and a very dusty soccer court! It's been so cool to watch these kids still make the most of the space and have a ton of fun. It is very typical on a Friday afternoon for the downstairs area to feel like a party! Kids even from other locations come to hang out with their friends in the building. It's refreshing to watch kids with limited sources of entertainment be resourceful and make the most of their play time!
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Austin, Thamris, Estefone, and Jonathan
These girls love our boys! They call regularly requesting for the boys to play! |
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| Austin's working on figuring out how to pedal with no training wheels! |
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| Jonathan loves to "make cakes" here! |
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Estefone said she wanted to motivate Austin to learn to ride!
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| The boys playing soccer - little cyclists interrupt! |
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| Dona Neusa and her grand sons who visit on the weekends! |
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| Estefone and Thamris |
YAY! I love seeing you interacting with your neighbors. These people are just beginning to know what a blessing they have received! I know they will be a gift to you as well and what opportunity! Love you guys!
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