Steiger kids

I cannot believe I am halfway through my time here in Germany! I feel as though things have just begun and I'm finally getting in a groove. It has taken much energy to keep the kids engaged morning and night. I have a variety of ages and languages I am working with. Fortunately, I have one translator but I wish I had more! I am getting a lot of use out of my Spanish though! I work with one girl from Belarus and one from Poland. They are so sweet and have been such a help to me. The children are learning all sorts of new games, English phrases and worship songs:) in the midst of all this I have Asher( my girlfriend's son who I am nannying) with me. He is my little sidekick and he is doing a great job of training me for what motherhood is going to be like lol. I really love the kids I am working with and despite the language barrier at times or the stress, we have all become really connected! I am going to miss them when the summer is over.

During the duration of the school I have a few chances to get away for holiday. I recently just got from Paris! It was such an amazing experience! Ever since I can remember I have dreamed of going to France. I have pictures throughout my house and it is something I have always said someday I will go. Fortunately I have a girlfriend who lives in Paris so I was not only able to experience all the touristy things but I was able to be in the culture and enjoy the French culture. I love the French spirit, long meals, late evenings of music conversations and of course food... It's a very free, warm culture. The Eiffel Tower was quite amazing. I was able to climb up it and see it all lit up at night. I enjoyed getting lost in the quaint neighborhoods and stumbling across cute cafés and shops. I am so thankful for the beautiful experience in France and hope to return there sooner rather than later!