Favorite thing about Georgian life:
Mom: The food! Delicious, unadulterated, locally sourced and fresh
Dad: The chance to learn in depth an otherwise obscure language
Oldest: DT (our former driver) & school friends
Middle: Shashlik (grilled skewered meat)
Little guy: Feral dogs/cats everywhere
Worst thing about Georgian life:
Mom: Georgian inability to wait in line(s)
Dad: Seeing a developing nation struggle to accept sovereignty and freedom
Oldest: Smoking everywhere
Middle: Ditto
Little guy: Strangers' keen interest in and over-friendliness toward babies
Most commonly heard phrases:
Mom: (first 3 months) "What?!"; (last 3 months) "It is what it is."
Dad: "You know, you really gotta do loads constantly if you wanna keep up with this laundry."
Oldest: "I can't wait to get baptized." / "Can we start planning my birthday yet?"
Middle: "Can I play on the iPad?"
Little guy: "Bah."
Biggest surprise after six months:
Mom: My children can actually speak French
Dad: That we would move again so soon (to an apartment)
Oldest: Some people at school speak English
Middle: There are no school busses
Little guy: All the good stuff happens during nap time
Great format as an idea for a blog. I can think of dozens of applications. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThis was a nice post. Thanks for keeping us involved with what's going on!
ReplyDeleteI really admire you guys for taking on this type of adventure! I hope your trip to the states is refreshing!
ReplyDeleteI keep track of your blog, one thing I have been noticing that is absent (and I compliment you and your family on this) is a lack of lamentation regarding how hard it is to be away from American life/comforts/family. Good for you and your family for making the best of your opportunity and living the life you are given and not wishing for another.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike, we have our low days - to be sure - but ultimately it was our decision to come, so we try to make the best of it. Also helps us to remain conscious of/grateful for American comforts.
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