Little bit of a blue day

The concensus among the kids was that today would be a pajama and relax kind of day.  We did just that.  Think reality is setting in a bit and a little sadness as well.  Kids are missing home.  Ethan flat out screamed at dinner time, "I want to go back home to Texas!"  (He didn't like what was on his plate -  again.)  Looks different, so he doesn't even try it.  And sweet Kylen, who has never sucked his thumb, started sucking his thumb today.  My poor babies!

I did break out of the house for a bit.  Joined my new friend Rachel and went back to the Shuk.  She explained so much to me and even introduced me to her favorite butcher, cheese man, etc.  You can buy everything there from home goods, dry goods to fresh fish, baked items, produce - everything.  There are plastic bags hanging from metal wires.  You grab a bag, load up and assertively push it in their face to show you are ready to buy, then they weigh the item and you pay.  If you see me shaking my arms at the butcher in a few months over at HEB, gently remind me I'm back home.  You kind of have to get pushy to make your way to the front and to get their attention.  Interesting business as they help customers and shout out the prices for a kilo of cherries or a whole chicken.  Promise to have picts tomorrow.

Scott also managed a quick trip into the Old City.  He went by the JUC to check-in and get a feel for walk he'll be taking each morning.  We are about 10-15 minutes uphill from the Old City.  We enter through the Joffa Gate, the Tower of David, in case anyone has been here and remembers.  He is doing some preparatory map work for class and getting all excited.

Made some pasta for dinner tonight.  Ended up having some fresh cucumbers on the side in lieu of the zuchinni I thought I purchased - Ha!  Ryan wants to know when we are going to actually eat some Israeli food.  There is a Falafel stand very near us and certain times of the day the smell can be pretty inviting!