Such a Leisure

First thing this morning we headed to the register's office and met Rae Fang to have Leia removed from the birth registry. I think it serves as a census for the area. Every birth and death is recorded into their registry, just like at home through the office of Vitals and Statistics. We were there quite a while. They move at a snails pace around here. Sometimes it could be quick, other days be prepared to sit at leisure while you wait for services to be rendered.
From there we headed to the House of Hope. Not much work today. David sprayed the effervescent spray today on the needed areas, and then we have to wait 24hours before applying some spackling to some areas. We will do that tomorrow, wait for it to dry, and paint on Thursday. We may do some painting tomorrow. I may try to cut in and there is one wall that does not have to have any of the other treatments previously listed. We work some and then we play some.
After we left the house we headed into downtown Dashe and stopped to get some lunch. One thing I find very strange around here is at the small family restaurants you stop somewhere else to buy and beverage and then go to where you are going to eat. Not really sure what our food is called that we ate. It was a thin dough that looked like it consisted of the same ingredients you would find in an egg roll. I believe ours had pork, cabbage, and green onions. They place that mixture in the middle of the dough just like an enchilada and then brown one side of it while the other side is left doughy. There were several dipping sauces. I chose the thicker soy sauce that had garlic seasoning as well. I thought it was okay. David on the other hand.....well, let's just say that it was obvious on his face that he was not a fan. He did try it and ate some of it. Holly and Trena were laughing at him, because his face revealed a look of, "like, mom do I really have to eat this?"
From there we headed to the hair salon and got a 45min hair wash, massage, and style. It was incredible. While sitting in your salon chair they add water and shampoo to your hair while never getting a drop of water on you. The massage your shoulders prior to starting the wash. It was amazing. It only cost $3. I couldn't believe it. Then they styled my hair; now that was a bit tricky because they do not have an inkling of what to do with curly hair. David received the same grand royal treatment, and I will have to say he quite enjoyed himself. Leia snoozed in my arms all the while we were receiving some rest and relaxation. Then up cam her turn for a little trimming. She had about 12 stray hairs that were 3-4inches long while the rest of her hair is very short. I decided we needed to even it all. She was not a happy little girl. She let everyone know what she thought about the idea of getting her hair trimmed. The salon girls were super nice and didn't even charge for Leia, they just smiled at her and said, "No, no."
This morning Holly and Trena penciled in the rest of our stay and fun things to do each day. Wonderful thing is, anything can change and no big deal because we are here to go with the flow. Only thing we have planned that has a specific rock hard date and time is our AIT appointment that is Friday morning at 9am, and you better believe we will be there.
Thanks to everyone for all the prayers and well wishes. We are so happy and are enjoying our time here. Although, my heart is aching to see my other 3 babies. We have been having super difficulty skyping with the kids. Their Internet connection at Lisa's is very poor, and the kids just get frustrated. Logan was having a lonely evening last night when we talked to him. He wouldn't hardly talk and had the saddest little puppy face. I could tell he was aching to be with us. Carson is now sick with what Olivia had before we left and he was wanting Mommy too. He just kept saying my name over and over in a very whimpered voice. He wanted Mama to make him feel all better. Can't wait to hold them all 4 in our arms.