Tuesday Sept. 7, 2010

Bailey at Oz Park in Lincoln Park Chicago

Hello! David and I have felt so busy these last couple days! I started work, and David's been super busy with homework. So as you know I'm nannying and it has gone great!!! Bailey is the easiest child to take care of, she's so much fun! She's happy almost all the time -except when her teeth are screaming in pain- and loves to play.
David has gotten A's on all assignments so far, he's working really hard, and it's paying off :) He's even been practicing his classical guitar! But sadly, his $30 guitar isn't good enough for his guitar instructor, Norm. So since David is soon going to be involved with a guitar ensemble, Norm is going to borrow David one of his classical guitars! David didn't argue on that one! :) You guys should hear him practicing his scales!!!

On Tuesday, instead of just jumping into it, Lindsey gave me a run through of a day in the life of Bailey. It made me feel much more confident that I could handle this position. So she came to the bus stop at Jenkins and then walked with me to the bus stop that I take to get to her place. Then we rode to her home and hung out with Bailey as I got the run down. Bailey then went down for a nap and Lindsey and I had a yummy lunch and talked. I am very excited about the friendship with this family that is happening. They are such wonderful people! They have been praying for you, mom & dad Tafoya, for a steady job and income :) They're the type of people that we can def. rely on for prayer. It's so exciting to be a part in Bailey's life!
After Bailey's nap we walked to the conservatory, zoo, and park.

Here are some pictures of Tuesday:

Lindsey and Bailey

While we were on our walk Bailey had alot of interest in collecting all the sticks she could find :)

The slides are Bailey's absolute favorite!

After the fun day with Lindsey and Bailey, David and I decided it was time to go grocery shopping (for the first time since we've been here). And we were only able to because of the wonderful blessing from Lindsey and her husband. They gave us a 'welcome to Chicago' gift, and it was by all means the most warm welcome David and I have ever received! (THANK YOU LINDSEY & KAI!!!!) These are pictures from that night at Dominick's:

We were kinda conflicted after realizing we had to carry 6 bags of groceries home about 8 blocks...

and these are our faces after carrying them home.

 Dominick's was pretty nice! I would compare it to a big Piggly Wiggly, or a Logli's. This concludes our Tuesday :)