Well, after 24 hours of travel including three different airports, three trips through security (In Bangalore we needed to go through security to get out of the airport!) and a long car trip to the house, we've finally arrived. I was surprised at how calm the kids were during the entirety of the 24 hours of travel - they enjoyed sitting in business class with the big seats, great entertainment systems, good food and endless drinks - so I was lulled into a false sense that everything was ok.
It was not. Even though they were fine throughout the trip, as soon as we got to the house the reality of the move settled in and they both were very sad about being here and wanted to go back home. It has been a rough few days with lack of sleep fueling some very sad moments for the boys, but overall they seem to be adjusting well. They do not like the constant application of sunscreen and bug spray. They miss their friends. And they miss their house with all of their stuff. But, they seemed to like their new school when we visited and they have already met a few new kids to be friends with.
I'm adjusting too. It is very common for families in India to have drivers and housekeepers. I am doing ok with the driver since I really do not want to drive here, but I am having trouble adjusting to the housekeeper. While it is nice to have someone else clean for me, it is very strange to have someone else in the house all day. And, what is there to do all day that I need someone cleaning all day? I just don't understand it. Hopefully I'll find things to keep busy so I don't notice someone else in my house all day.
It is also incredibly difficult to get seemingly simple things done. I still don't have a cell phone because I need proof of residence to get one, but I don't have anything with my new address on it. And, Kyle's official paperwork is a different address since he lived in temporary housing for several months before moving into our current house. So, we need to get his paperwork figured out first and then get my phone. I guess this is typical for India, but it makes the DMV look like a breeze.
I'm looking forward to getting over the jet lag, getting the kids into school and a regular routine, and meeting new people here.
It was not. Even though they were fine throughout the trip, as soon as we got to the house the reality of the move settled in and they both were very sad about being here and wanted to go back home. It has been a rough few days with lack of sleep fueling some very sad moments for the boys, but overall they seem to be adjusting well. They do not like the constant application of sunscreen and bug spray. They miss their friends. And they miss their house with all of their stuff. But, they seemed to like their new school when we visited and they have already met a few new kids to be friends with.
I'm adjusting too. It is very common for families in India to have drivers and housekeepers. I am doing ok with the driver since I really do not want to drive here, but I am having trouble adjusting to the housekeeper. While it is nice to have someone else clean for me, it is very strange to have someone else in the house all day. And, what is there to do all day that I need someone cleaning all day? I just don't understand it. Hopefully I'll find things to keep busy so I don't notice someone else in my house all day.
It is also incredibly difficult to get seemingly simple things done. I still don't have a cell phone because I need proof of residence to get one, but I don't have anything with my new address on it. And, Kyle's official paperwork is a different address since he lived in temporary housing for several months before moving into our current house. So, we need to get his paperwork figured out first and then get my phone. I guess this is typical for India, but it makes the DMV look like a breeze.
I'm looking forward to getting over the jet lag, getting the kids into school and a regular routine, and meeting new people here.
