Friday, November 16, 2012

The Front Porch


As we got to know the kids, one of things we loved the most was the front porch. We dragged the cushions from the couch out onto the front porch and played. At night it was a great little retreat for us two adults to sit and enjoy the beautiful jungle nights. When one of the twins woke us up (because we definitely weren't getting up on own since every minute of sleep was super precious) we'd make a pot of hot water, grab the instant coffee, and head outside on the porch to have breakfast. The front porch was, in fact, our cross roads of entertainment, leading to the pool, the courtyard, the ramp, and the restaurant. It was just a brick tiled floor with a rustic wooden fence and a step down to the sidewalk but it was a great place to sit and have coffee or lie down and play a game.

In the Morning

One would wake up before they other, though there was no pattern on who. Coffee in hand we'd sit on the porch all waking up. Here's some photos of the coolest place in Jukwa:
First thing in the morning you have to get all the toys out of the box even though you just put them away the night before.
When Nala works on standing her little tongue comes out in concentration.

Mama sits with the twins as Nala tears up a napkin and Noah decides which crayon to eat.

During the day...

There were lots of smiles on the porch...
and beautiful faces full of wonderment.
You could have a snack...
... or share one with your daddy.
You might say, "Mama, he took my toy!". LOUDLY!
And then forgive him for it.
Of course to get to the porch you have to make that first step down:


But once you get there there is all kinds of things to do:


You can play with rocks...
Sit with your mom...
Lay on your Dad ...
Play patty cake with mama from across the porch...
Or feed your mama blocks...
The porch is so fun that things that seem mundane are actually fun:
The caps off water bottles are like fine cake!
Blocks taste good too!
You might need to charm Dad a little to get your way...
...but Mama's lap is always a cushy couch!
Even the chickens and lizards hang out at the front porch:

There's always smiles...

...and something to cheer about!
But we have to stop playing with Daddy's didgeridoo lips sometimes and say goodbye:

Goodbye!