One week from today we will all be suffering severely from jetlag. I know what European jetlag does to kids (and their mommies and daddies!). I can't even begin to imagine what another 7 hours does to a little body. We will be contained inside an airplane for 16-1/2 hours. What does one do with two small kids in an airplane for SIXTEEN and ONE-HALF HOURS!?!?
Why are we going to China? With the frequency that Brandon needs to travel there each year, and the amount of work he needs to cram into a 1-2 week trip, it seemed a wise choice to stay for an extended period of time instead. This will allow him to focus more completely on his duties, and hopefully allow time for those extra things that need doing as well... like mentoring, developing leadership, and relationships with the engineers in China that report to him. The idea of staying behind with the two kids for such a long period of time was more than I felt I could handle. So, after much prayer and uncertainty, we decided it would be best for the kids and I to come along. There are still many, many details to work out. And although 7 weeks is "only" 7 weeks....... 7 weeks with two little ones in a foreign country seems very daunting at best. I try to stay focused on the "adventure" of it all. But truth be told, I am just plain scared.
What's funny about the little outfit Marcus is wearing in the photo is that we bought it nearly 6 years ago when visiting China while I was 6 months pregnant with Lydia. It shows our complete lack of understanding regarding Chinese dress, since it is a boy outfit. But what a coincidence(?) that the outfit we bought 6 years ago just happens to fit our 2 year old boy in the exact season in which we are leaving for China!
3 comments:
I think the outfit is awesome! I am guessing you had to bribe him to wear it with that lollipop? :)
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One week! Ahhhh! So exciting. Marcus is adorable. Hope to talk soon.
Oh, wow! This is big! I hope your adventure is blessed!
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