A little about Mexico

So we have been in Mexico for exactly a month now. We are still in the hotel. Which, at first it was fun to be in the hotel. Someone to make your bed everyday, I didn't have to worry about meals, I sent my laundry to get done. But, now I'm kind of over it! I just think the boys need a little more structure right now. But we did find a house we like. It's in Bosques de la Lomas. It's about 8 miles away from the Embassy, and people say about a 30 min. commute to the embassy. So if all works out, we will be in a home in about 6 weeks. (yes you read that right, thats how long it will take to get the house up to embassy standards for us to live in). So here is to 6 more weeks of someone (she is a very nice lady) making my bed.

So last week we were all sick. It started with Cooper throwing up in the middle of the night. Then 2 nights later Jonathan was up ALL night throwing up. Poor guy he was in a lot of pain. Then friday night Jon got it. But it put him out for the whole weekend.

We were asked to speak in church last weekend. Jon ended up being sick and did not attend church to speak. I did some how get a talk ready and gave it sunday. I got ready sunday morning, and got the boys ready and we were about to leave, and Cooper decided to throw a giant fit about wanting to wear under ware to church, not a diaper. It was an epic fit. He would not leave the hotel room, I didn't have time to fight with him. I had to catch a taxi to get to church on time. So after about 5 min or trying to talk some since into him, I had to leave him with Jon. Turns out he and daddy laid in bed and watched movies all day.

So we have been eating a lot of tacos here! I think I found my favorite place. The main taco everyone gets and I'm not sure if it s a specialty here, but everyone serves it. It's called Taco Pastor. It is pork that is on a rotisserie and they shave it off and serve it on a corn tortilla with shaved pineapple. It is very delicious! But most taco stands and shops have it. But a place I found this weekend is so far my favorite. The flavor is excellent. Jonathan even ate one! Thats a big deal.

Speaking of food, so today the boys and I went on a play date with our friends the Johnson's. We went and got pizza and we ordered a pepperoni pizza for the kids. When our pizza came it was covered in black olives and mushrooms, with a few pepperonis on it. The friend who speaks spanish went to the restroom when the food came, So i was trying to ask if this is the right pizza. Apparently it was. Pepperoni pizza at this restaurant comes with black olives and mushrooms. My boys were not to pleased. But I'm getting the hang of ordering food and reading a menu.

We have also really enjoyed the popsicles here. They have popsicles stands with homemade popsicles that are amazing! I have pictures somewhere!

The boys are picking up spanish words here and there. They don't even notice it, but they are learning. I think I do pretty well taking taxis around town. So far we have always ended up where we needed to be! I'm a little nervous to drive when our van comes. The driving here is much different from the states. There are no lines on the roads. Some roads people make up there own lanes. They get very close to you when your driving. And the roundabout, you can go right or left in them. It's not just all right until you get around. I still can't wrap my head around that one. Stop lights are optional. 4 ways stops are a luck of the draw when you get to go. And there are like 4 streets with the same name next to each other. So trying to follow directions get a little complicated and turns into a guessing game. Jon now has his work car, so we have taken it out a few times. He does very well driving. We don't always get where we are going in a timely manner. But he has done great in a very confusing city!

We are still very excited to be in the Mexico. The boys and I have a done some fun stuff. We went to Chapultepec park and walked around the markets and visited the Castle. We have gone to Lincoln park to play and meet friends. We are going to try to get out and see some museums in the upcoming days.