Movies and Showers

Judie and I set off for the movies Saturday morning before 10 a.m. - The movie was at 12:30, but it looked like rain and the bus we take tends to take strange diversions that don't ultimately leave you where you paid to go, so leaving early is never a bad idea. We arrived a few blocks from our stop (jam avoiding diversion)as it started to rain. We pulled out our umbrellas and weaved our way through the slow-moving-smog-encased-traffic. The temperature had dropped from the time we got on the bus. I exchanged money (80/= to the dollar) NICE! Then I did a little email and grabbed a snack and went to see Judie's first movie EVER! We had a choice between Harry Potter and Step Up 3. Since Judie had only read one Harry Potter and I (sorry those of you who are fans) severely dislike H.P., so we saw Step Up 3 - the 2D version. It wasn't bad as movies go and I like pretty much any movie to do with dancing. Judie was in awe of the big screen and the loud surround sound.

My friend Jacqui met us in the mall parking lot after the movie. She invited us to Sammy's fiance, Gladys' bridal shower. Jacqui went to run and errand first and Judie and I had a proper lunch. Judie had chicken and chips... if she had her way, I think she would eat chicken for every meal! They don't get it at school. I had a salad... A SALAD... and it didn't make me sick, I was over the moon!!! I so miss salads, well, I pretty much miss everything that's not starch!

Jacqui returned and we went to Magiwa Estate to a woman named Grace's condo where the party would be held. Judie and I have stayed at Magiwa with my friends Wawira and Joe, so we knew the area (and the house layout) well!

The shower was a surprise! Gladys was thrilled! It was actually the first time I met Gladys. The party was lovely and educational. Especially for Judie who got an earful about relationships, sex and strange Kenyan relationship customs that I must admit were news to me too! Lots of good advice was given and snacks eaten and fun presents... Then Gladys and her twin sister Emily and Emily's boyfriend took us back to Ngong. I'm not sure when we got home but it was around 8:30 and Grace had cooked for visitors earlier in the day, so we all had to eat (again). We had a nice visit.

And you would assume the day was pretty much over, but as I climbed into bed next two Judie, she started talking... she got on a roll and then I would drift off and I'd hear... "Mom, Mom! Are you listening?"

God, I love that kid... but I wish we had the same internal clock!