Routine

I have to say Matt, the kids and I have started to fall into a routine.  There is definitely comfort in a routine.  You start to know what to expect when and who you may run into.  It is funny how the bus is completely packed full of people in the morning, there are many, many Amaguaña buses, which is our bus and we run into a lot of the same people in the mornings.  I find it comforting.  It was fun to listen to Lucas today as he told me which stop was next and how many more until we needed to get off the bus.  He even noticed when we skipped one we usually go to.  Also, he and Melayna played on the swing set today and acted like they were on the bus.  Lucas yelled "Suba, Suba!" which is what they yell all the time telling people to climb up onto the bus.  He also said bus fare please in Spanish and yelled out all the stops he could remember and they were pretty much in order.  It was fun to see them acting out part of our daily life here.  It was also nice to walk past the little stores on our way home and have people say hello and ask how things are going.  Our favorite bakery probably sees us coming and knows the kids will be coming in the pick a treat.  Overall, today was a comforting day just taking in the sights and sounds that have become our new routine.  I know many people reading this are in extreme cold temperatures and have had cancelled school and work days and your routines are off.  I can only hope they get back on track soon because I know how it feels to not have that routine that we depend on for security.  Hang in there everyone.  I know it will get better for you soon.