Well, day 2 alone was slightly better. Lillie seems to be calming down and getting used to the apartment. Much to my relief, at least now I can move around and find things to do. Sitting holding her all day, although can be nice, is a bit of a strain. We ventured out alone too. We went for a walk down to the 7/11 to get some milk. Of course I bought Judd a new toy, anything to keep him busy. This time we bought an outside toy so we can go play on the grass area near the pool instead of being stuck in the apartment.
The poor kid though, we were walking back from the shops and everyone was staring at us as usual. A lady came out of the bank and saw Judd, picked him up and took him inside to show her colleagues. He of course started screaming which I totally understood. The Thais seem to think its OK to grab a strangers kid and wander off. Twice now it has happened to Judd. The first time we were eating at the local restaurant and the waiter came and took his hand and they walked off. I made Marcus follow. He didn't understand why I wanted him to though. I mean a total stranger just walks off with your child and he expects me to just sit there and hope he comes back! It turned out he just wanted to show Judd the waterfall by the pool. They were back within a few minutes, but still made my heart jump. Then when the lady took him off into the bank, I was OK coz I could still see him clearly, but he got very upset. It must be so hard on the kids to have all these strangers come up to you and touch you. Something cute though at the shop happened. The lady behind the counter asked Judd for a kiss on the cheek and he so innocently leaned up and gave her one! I had to smile. He is so sweet and gentle. I didn't mind him giving the lady a little kiss, it wasn't like she was some street beggar or something and since we are there everyday (because there is nothing else to do) they are getting to know the kids a little bit.
We had another shopping trip last night too. I realised I was out of baby food so we had to ask our Thai friend to drive us the 20 Min's to the nearest shopping center. These places are crazy busy. And of course we stood out like giants. I was happy to find Lillie's usual baby food and formula so we stocked up for the week and got the kids out of there. On the drive home (while I hung on for dear life to the "jesus handle") We could see sparks coming off a motorbike ahead of us, we thought it must be breaking down, but as we got closer we saw it was on fire, but then on even closer inspection we saw it was a bike with a bucket on the side of it with an actual fire still burning inside! The sparks we saw were the coals blowing out as he rode along the highway! Crazy!
Honestly I don't think the Thais sleep. The place is always busy with people coming and going. The shops are crazy and there is always music and motorbikes whizzing everywhere. I think I will be looking for a house within a quieter community and somewhere where the locals are a little bit more used to 'farangs'.
Today I am going to try and pay the rent at the local bank, I just hope someone there speaks some English.
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