As of today, we have custody of the kids

We picked up the kids today and took them home. First we stopped by the pharmacy and picked up some medication (for that fever still hanging around). Then we came home.

Our day consisted of eating lunch, going to the park, and playing.

We made spaghetti for lunch - and they set the table! Pasta is makaron in Polish, so I said we were having makaron. When I put it on the table, they said, "Spaghetti!" I also cut up cucumbers and carrots and Kid #1 said cucumbers must be served with salt and pepper. So out came the shakers and each cucumber was carefully sprinkled with salt and pepper. Then, Kid #1 buttered pieces of bread and made a cucumber sandwich. It's so interesting to see how their tastes are different. For instance, they don't like drinking cold drinks, even milk. Other things are the same. They slurped up spaghetti noodles like we used to.

The park has outdoor exercise equipment, a rollerskating area, nice rollerblading/biking trails (although they told us not to take them rollerblading so we didn't end up in the hospital before we left!), and a smaller children's area. It's really nice.

Our dinner went well, too. I have laughed hysterically three times since we've been here. The first time was when Bryan was bouncing on this ball. You would have to see it to understand. The other time was at dinnertime tonight. I dumped some salad on my plate and Kid #1 said, "Polish gibberish,gibberish, blah, blah....Ra BEET!" You might have to say it with a Polish accent, but I think you'll get it! I laughed so hard. The last time was when we were Skyping with a friend. The kids were being really crazy and it made me laugh til I cried.

They are so normal, so far. They didn't want to go to bed, they laugh at the same things all other kids laugh at, and while they are generally obedient, they have an ornery streak, too. We are enjoying them so much. They are "really lovely kids" as the Polish women have been saying. We don't know what the future holds, but for today, life is good.