Me: Please, good morning.
You: Fine morning. Please how are you?
Me: I am fine, thank you. And you?
You: I am fine also, thank you.

This is a proper Ghanaian greeting that everyone does to everyone. It is very formal and when there are 20 kids around waiting to talk it can take a very long time to get to everyone.

Not much is going on these past days. I have been getting my classroom together for the start of school. All the other teachers have their rooms still set up from last term. However, all my kids are starting brand new and so my class is as well. I think for the supplies I have been given it looks nice. I have a sticker chart wall and a portfolio wall. My class is divided into sections or centres, whichever you prefer.

I thought I would give you my class list and their ages so that you can be praying for all of us as we start school together.

Quahqua- 3
Grace- 4 (pronouced Gracie)
Kwaku- 3
Isaac (Zeekey)-3
Joshua- 4
Adwoa Mary- 4
Maa Bea- 3
Mary-4
Mitilda-4
Martha-4
Agbeko-4
Noah-3
Francy-3
Joanna-4
Janet-4
Jennifer-4

I have two sets of identical triplets in my PreK 4 class. They are Martha, Mitilda, and Mary. Then Joanna, Janet, and Jennifer. Yes, it will be fun. The Ms are pretty good at telling who is who but the Js like to make people guess.

I have to say though, the Js might be my favorite. I believe they will grow up to be a traveling comedy group. I sit with them at dinner and they make me laugh so much. Sometimes I feel like Mama Anges does not want me to laugh at them, but its so hard not to. They talk to eachother like they were 20 instead of 4, acting all "mature." They are the youngest in their house so it is understandable, but so hillarious! Also they are very independent, which could make things interesting.

Like I said earlier these next few days should not be very eventful. Just getting ready. I count my blessings that I have been setting up classrooms for the beginning of school since the beginning of my time on earth. Thanks mom!!!

Love you all so very much! Keep in touch. You can email me if you would like instead of leaving a comment. froggoribbit@aol.com.

Always,

Sarah