What do we do all day?

Besides walking the kids back and forth, what do we do all day? I hate it when people ask us that question.


Like my maternity days, I can only really account for about 20% of my time. I honestly don't know what I do all day. On Mondays, I do the wash. On Tuesdays, I cook. Somedays, I take a long walk. Once in a while, I spend time writing a blog or uploading photos. This morning, I spent an hour writing a short email to a friend ... in Spanish. The other day, I spent 2 hours filling out a "Getting to Know You" questionnaire from Bronson's teacher ... in Spanish. (Poor kid. I'm not entirely sure what I said about him.)

Our lofty 2-year plan for Spain was to learn the first year and live the second year. The kids are doing great. Last year was bumpy but they learned the ropes. This year, they are comfortable in school and with their friends. It didn't quite go as planned for Matthew and I. We didn't learn enough the first year.

Matthew is taking an intensive Spanish course. We took a few courses last year. They were helpful but we could not remember what we learned from week to week. This year, Matthew will be in class every day for 2 hours. Hopefully, we'll be able to start speaking Spanish at home. Right now, the kids won't allow us to speak Spanish at home. Here is why ...

A few days ago in the kitchen, Matthew asked me, "Quiero jueves?"
I answered, "Sí. Muchas gracias."
Maria sighed loudly, rolled her eyes, and exclaimed, "OH MY GOSH!!! Dad, you just asked Mom if you want Thursdays -- NOT if she wants eggs!!!!"

Oops. I'm not sure what's worse - Matthew getting a few words mixed up or me understanding him and replying accordingly.

Last year, I had a cooking class and an art class. I will continue with both of those and add a few more things. I am going to be helping students at the club behind our house. I will also be going to a school to help with extracurricular workshops during the comida break. (No. Not my kids' school. No way. They wouldn't let me. When I told Yana about my plan, she replied, "Geeez. I hope that no one I know goes to that school.")

So, now, we'll have something to say when people ask, "What do you do all day?"