Journal Time

As I've mentioned in a previous blog, each day we gather in the kids' bedroom to journal on what we would like to remember from the day. It's been a good way to capture highlights, good and bad, of the day we've had. Here' a photo of Sophia taken by Marin in their room followed by today's journal.

 

May 20, 2012 Broadbent-Bell Sabbatical Journal

 

Marin remembers going to church and doing Sunday School. He remembers learning about seeds. Marimba practice was unique because the sanctuary was being used and they had to rehearse outside in front of the church! Marin remembers improving on skateboard (he's been borrowing the skateboard of his 6-year old friend, Matthew, who lives just upstairs).

 

Sophia remembers being in a different Sunday School classroom than last week. Her teacher is Tina, wife of the church's pastor. Sophia remembers painting a plant pot. She also remembers standing on a skateboard when Jasmine (the 3-year old who lives upstairs from us) pulled it out from under her. She sustained minor injuries to her hand, knee, and elbow and Jasmine said sorry.

 

Brooke remembers cleaning the apartment floor, including finding unspeakable nastiness under the large rug in the living area. She also remembers talking to Marin's Sunday School teacher, a South African woman named Nikki. She commented on the kids having a hard time understanding Marin's accent!

 

Ben remembers meeting Herbert, the Choir Coordinator at RUC, who lectures on Computer Science and who is working on a PhD in Informatics and Design. He also remembers waking up at 6:15, drinking tea, journaling, and reading in quiet until the kiddos woke up. He also remembers a nice run along the sea wall to Muizenberg.