Hotel shmotel

Settling back into Riyadh life now, well I guess that all depends on how you define settled. Trying to, and doing quiet well if you ask me, although City might disagree. She had a little break down the other night about being sick of living in a hotel. I can't say I blame her, but really there are those who are worse off. I guess what I mean by "settling in" is that we are falling into a nice routine. We have mastered the art of rooming together, our meals are a mix of long life shelf food and eating out with friends. We all share a bathroom nicely and the girls see lots of Daddy (who can complain?) Well hopefully we can make some more decisions soon about where we will live and who Rich will work for etc. I just think its so cool that we get to stay for free, using up Rich's reward points. Today was my first day working at the Art and Skills institute, my students come next week and I'm just doing curriculem development and meeting other teachers this week. I have enjoyed thinking through what I want to do with them. Its hard to get use to the Saudi work pace, I really have to lower it down a notch or two or else I will go crazy. Rory and City are going to the Multinational school again this year and love seeing their old friends. They had their first horse riding lesson this weekend and loved it. I was surprised they liked it, English style with a strict instructor. He made them stand and sit over and over the whole half hour. But in the end City got to wash and brush her horse. Rory was sore today. Rich just got called in as the second councelor in the Branch Presidency, he's pretty stunned still. Im excited for him, he has such a natural touch with people and everyone adores him. I think he will be over primary so we will work together a lot. He kept checking in on us yesterday during the meeting, it was so cool to have him around. We will start to get ready for the program presentation soon, hopefully it can be done before the baby comes in November. I am a little nervous to deliver my baby here, but I have an amazing partner who will be with me every step of the way. Little Ricky Bobby activates every time he hears daddy's voice. He's so sctive and I just can't wait till he joins us. Rory and City love to snuggle me at night and feel him and talk to him. Pyper is super cute and happy all the time, we are so lucky to have such a great two year old. She loves to learn, and talks like crazy. She is becoming more and more interested in books just like her sisters and really likes to sing. Daddy taught her his and my names so she regularly calls us Rich and Heather. She knows how old she is (two) and still likes to dance on the table and bounce into the splits for entertainment.