After long debates and late night discussions, Tim and I decided that it makes the most sense for Eleanor and I not to return to Tanzania after attending my dear friends' wedding at the end of October. There are many reasons for this decision, a few of which include:
- Making two 24+ hour plane trips alone with an 18 month old in the span of two weeks (and the jet lag that would come with those trips) only to turn around and make them again three weeks later seemed crazy.
- Tim will have time to focus on wrapping up his research without feeling guilty about being away from home, he'll be able to leave his wet towels on the floor whenever and wherever he wants, and he'll be able to eat Frosties (aka. Frosted Flakes) three meals a day if he so desires.
- Staying home means that Eleanor will be able to have some real QT with her grandparents (both sets) who, I'm certain, are ready to make up for lost time.
Of course the best reason not to stay in the states: leaving dad in Tanzania while we enjoy live-in daycare (we'll be staying at my parents' house until after Christmas) and having reliable...well...everything. In the end, neither decision seemed to be the obvious one, so we chose the most logical. Mark your calendars. We're coming home.
-kjd
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