A day in the life of ...... Tues. Oct. 30 -- Creche for slum kids

Only highlight today: reading/playing/teaching children at the creche for slum kids.



I'm really trying to remember everyone's names, but with 50+ children, it's difficult! Today I noticed one little kid, Arun, who was sitting quietly in the corner. He's a little mentally retarded, obviously, and didn't understand what I was saying. But I got a huge, sweet smile from him at least once when he really looked into my eyes. I'd say that made my day.



Some kids are amazing. Santosh, who reaches to my knees, is witty and has bright white teeth. Lakshmi is sure of herself. Angel is shy but getting better. Nazia is really smart (note: what do I know, I've only observed her a few times). Nagaraj is lazy but smart too. Mahalakshmi likes to pocket things -- I THINK. Meena was quiet but finally approached me. Rose is forward. Munil knows what's going on but hides it! They are all cheeky little buggers.



Hope I can wrote more about other kids next week.



CURRENTLY, my kids are playing outside with Sahu, our nighttime security guard. I can hear their tummy-laughs. I don't know what they're doing, but they're happy. So am I!