The Vagabond Children

So we've been in the St. Louis area just over a month now, and some observers have asked how the Vagabond children are doing; whether or not they have been banned from any public places yet; what kind of mischief are they getting into, etc?

The truth is that I am amazed at how well they are adapting to these major (and in the case of living quarters) frequent changes. In PA, Thomas and Jayna each had their own bedroom. For the past month they have been sharing a room. Since moving into the apartment, they have been sleeping in their sleeping bags ... kind of like an extended indoor camping trip. While they have their moments of getting on each other's nerves (not to mention their parents!), they play remarkably well with each other.

Here at the apartment complex, we have a nice playground where I take them most afternoon's when the weather cooperates (unlike today). They have found several new playmates there, and the wonderful thing is that their play time has become a truly multi-cultural event. As we have found out, speaking English is not a requirement in playing "tag" or other playground games.

I asked both kids what they thought of our move to St. Louis. Jayna smiled at me and said, "Fun." I asked her to elaborate and she said the she likes having people live under us, and all the "houses" and she likes living in a "new place". She said "It's good living in a new place ... you should move every day when God tells you."

Thomas says that he likes it a little and a little not. He says that he likes meeting new friends and going to the playground almost everyday. He doesn't like living on the top floor of the apartment, because there are some games that he can't play due to the fact that there are people living below us. Thomas also likes the layout of our new kitchen, as now he can reach more things ... including all the ingredients for PB&J sandwiches - which he makes frequently for Jayna and himself. He also says the air conditioning/heating vents sound a little creepy here.

God has truly blessed my family with two wonderful children. Baby #3 is lucky to already have two great older siblings!