off to school...

Well, the girls went off to school/teh meir teh bayt today.  Mekdes was ok in the morning when the older girls left for school, but Margo's afternoon departure was another story.  There were lots of tears and loud cries--so sad!  Of course, I resorted to candy/carmela--I was desperate!  Mekdes eventually calmed down, but she had a very solemn face until Kate and Margo walked in the door at 2:40pm.  There was a funny moment this afternoon, however,  when it was just Mekdes and me.  I thought we could go to the post office as Mekdes loves the car/makena and it is a quick in and out adventure.  When we went out to the garage, I used the car remote to open the side sliding door.  Mekdes' eyes got huge, she jumped straight up in the air and ran as fast as she could back in the house where she wrapped her arms around my legs.  After I showed her how it works, we laughed and laughed.  Another first, another memorable moment!

Breakfast of champions...cereal for Margo and injera for Mekdes.

This is a little snipet of Margo and Mekdes practicing their English and Amharic. 

Thank you...Amesaganalow...