Our cluster gathered this month in my home to really get to know each other better and talk about ourselves and this magical exchange experience. We began with ice breakers…it IS hard to pass an orange with no hands; moved on to crafting St Patty’s Day necklaces for the host kids (and ourselves!); did a scavenger hunt of “find a person who…”; shared our green and rainbowed international dishes; and ended hearing about each other’s wishes for their year in the U.S. These young women have traveled far (from France, Mexico, South Africa, Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, Italy, Sweden and Spain) to travel so deeply within themselves. I’m blessed to be a part of their journey.
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Quarterly Childcare Discussion (i.e. "help me solve this childcare dilemna, my APIA community") – January 2014
Nearly 20 of us took over the Starbucks in Pioneer Square this month to talk about taxes, childcare issues that we needed more minds put to solving and future planning. Our au pairs always amaze me with their great ideas, wisdom and practical advise. As a mom, I always come away with new tricks to try! Off to a great start of 2014…
Sharing the Halloween tradition – October 2011
Au Pairs gather in West Seattle to carve pumpkins. Afterward, we share stories of toddler discipline, time outs, tantrums and other “joys” of the job 😉