Another Free Day

This morning I got the children up for breakfast which was cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, eggs, and bread, with assorted juices.  They all complied, although Angela was ready before the others.  Since it’s Naty’s day off, Cornelia came around 9:00 to take care of us.  She took the shopping list from Dave and returned briefly with ingredients for lunch and a chocolate torte.  Betty (Beatriz), the psychologist/social worker arrived at 11:00 to have us sign another document that transfers custody from the orphanage to us.  Betty spoke with the children as we offered her some treats and hot tea.  We also gave her the photographs, which she needs to accompany her report; she informed us the report is “muy bueno”.  We watched the rest of Alvin and the Chipmunks and then we had lunch.  Cornelia prepared a beautiful lunch of pollo con arroz verde and ensalada.  The rice was actually green because of the spices and vegetables and she had buried pieces of chicken in the bowl with the rice.  The salad consisted of leafy green lettuce, tomatoes, and avocadoes.  We had olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Spain to dress the salad.  David and Xavier have gone shopping to Plaza Vea, while Angela and I played several rounds of Operando and Lizet entertained Cornelia in the kitchen.  Cornelia said that she enjoys the company.  A few hours later, Cornelia left and the girls and I spent our afternoon together watching a movie.  While watching, Lizet pulls a cookie out of her pocket to give me.  So that's where the cookies are... we were wondering.  By this time, Xavier and David returned with a couple small Peruvian flags for their rooms in the States.  Xavier also got to buy a zampoña, which are Peruvian flutes.  He was so happy he did a cartwheel. Angela fell asleep on the couch while Lizet was combing and braiding my hair.  She whipped my ponytail holder right out of Angela's hair while she was sleeping, so I must confess... I had to get on to her for upsetting Angela...  no bueno.  Dave mentioned to me today that he noticed last night that Angela fell asleep while reading a Bible. Tonight, we're having soup, bread, butter, and fruit. And then, we're watching Eclipse.  Yes, I'm aware it's still in the theaters, but there's a bit of a street production of movies, here.  It's very strange.