Cambodia Day 3

Jack, Kassie, Anna, Nina and Tabor are really coming out of their shells on this trip. ;) It's awesome! We are having such a great experience together! We are creating many memories together that we'll be talking about for days after we get back.

Today I had the pleasure of stocking the orphanage's medicine cabinet, which was almost bare. We brought new underwear as well, and what a delight it was to witness the distribution...the kids were ecstatic as they patiently waited for their own new pair. Soon after, little tan bodies were running around in whitey tighties. ;)

Our group took the initiative to bathe all kiddos today-what a trip! We were covered in suds, water and lice shampoo. The SCCS girls got their first dose of de-licing and performed very well. Jack played frisbee for hours with the boys.

I was taken back by how much the kids already knew. (abc's, identifying pictures, blends, etc.) We worked through several sets of flashcards, identified colors, and flipped through sight words. I can't wait to bring books tomorrow!!!

Additionally, the sidewalk chalk and dry erase markers were a hit, but now I'm realizing that erasers and cleaner would have been something wise to bring.

Have you ever sliced a mango? Yep, looks much easier than it really is...but those eyes, those eyes, I just had to do it for her. The smiles that followed...priceless and oh so worth it.

Chicken coop, chicken coop, oh how we love you. We tore down your roof, we built you back up, and you look amazing. It was a group effort today, unwinding wires, winding them back up, hammering, sweeping, and talking to the chickens. Creating a safe, healthy environment for the hens will now reap eggs, eggs, eggs!

Hmmmmmm...teaching English in Cambodia, living here to volunteer on a regular basis...I am considering. ;)