My favorite new hire at school comes in the small package of a two-year old named Jaia (Jay-a). Jaia belongs to my Canadian couple friends called Jenn and Steve. They recently spent 6 years teaching in China, and decided to try out something new – Africa! – for a change of scenery. Back to Jaia…she’s always smiling, is as cute as a button, and quite funny as well. The language acquisition is fascinating at that age, and I love it that she recognizes me and practically jumps up and down when she sees me. She’s amazing! I’m also really thankful for Jenn & Steve. They live around the corner from me and have an open house policy – always inviting me over for meals, games, and shows.
