We brainstormed some fun things to do in Kisumu (the closest big town) and decided on swimming. We might be a little crazy to have two swimmers with 12 kids but what can you do? Jess took the kids swimming about 3 years ago and then the older kids swam when they went to Nairobi, but that means the most the kids have ever swam has been 2 times. The kids were so excited to be going to the pool but also going to Kisumu. We rented a Matatu for us to get down to Kisumu-which the kids loved. We happened to drive past the airport when a plane was taking off, and I think that was the highlight for Arnold :)
We found the perfect pool for a bunch of children of different swimming abilities. It had 3 pools- one baby pool, a 3 foot-ish pool and then a large pool. Each little child had an older child who was technically their buddy in an attempt to keep everyone above water. Ultimately it was just Kaitlin and I who kept scanning the pool and counting to make sure everyone was accounted for. But the kids all loved the pool!! The little ones loved the little pools and it helped keep Kaitlin and I sane. The older kids enjoyed the bigger pool. They were many moments when we both had two children hanging onto us as we swam! The kids all got cold and were shivering in the pool but would refuse to get out and warm up until we forced everyone to take a break!
The plan was after the pool we would get lunch together and then surprise Jess and Dave at the airport on our way home. Sadly that didn't work because of some travel delays, but it was probably for the best because all the children fell asleep before we even started the ride home. The kids decorated a welcome sign for Jess and Dave that was waiting for them at the guest house when they arrived. The pool was an exhausting but fun experience for everyone, including the chaperones :)
Jess, Dave, Kaitlin and I will have time to work more on the land, meet with the contractor, do another pad presentation and then go on a little adventure to the Masai Mara. We'll keep you posted!
Catherine
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| The crew at the pool! |
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| Brian, Janet, Naomi and Griffin keep a tight hold on us :) |
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| This is the biggest smile I've seen on Millie :) |
We found the perfect pool for a bunch of children of different swimming abilities. It had 3 pools- one baby pool, a 3 foot-ish pool and then a large pool. Each little child had an older child who was technically their buddy in an attempt to keep everyone above water. Ultimately it was just Kaitlin and I who kept scanning the pool and counting to make sure everyone was accounted for. But the kids all loved the pool!! The little ones loved the little pools and it helped keep Kaitlin and I sane. The older kids enjoyed the bigger pool. They were many moments when we both had two children hanging onto us as we swam! The kids all got cold and were shivering in the pool but would refuse to get out and warm up until we forced everyone to take a break!
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| Sweet boys after a long day of swimming :) |
The plan was after the pool we would get lunch together and then surprise Jess and Dave at the airport on our way home. Sadly that didn't work because of some travel delays, but it was probably for the best because all the children fell asleep before we even started the ride home. The kids decorated a welcome sign for Jess and Dave that was waiting for them at the guest house when they arrived. The pool was an exhausting but fun experience for everyone, including the chaperones :)
Jess, Dave, Kaitlin and I will have time to work more on the land, meet with the contractor, do another pad presentation and then go on a little adventure to the Masai Mara. We'll keep you posted!
Catherine
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