I done my mama and papa proud!

This quick little blog is a dedication to the hard work of two people: Mr. Leonard and Lana Farrugia, without whom I would not have had the pleasure of making my senora so happy today.

This is Maria and me one morning. I took this picture because I wanted to show my family in Australia that there is Wheetbix here, but today this photo simply serves to show off Maria.

Earlier today, as is custom every day, my senora, Maria, makes us lunch. I must first say that this whole time I've been with Maria I've noticed she is hard book to read. I've never been certain just what she thinks of me and have always been a little shy to talk to her; that and the fact that my Spanish is sometimes hard for her to understand. But today after lunch I felt inclined to dry the dishes. Maria had cleared the dishes to the table while Blair and I cleared away the condiments. As Maria had washed the dishes, she told us she was going to take her siesta. I had somewhat slept through lunch so I was the last one to leave the table. When I saw that Maria had already done the dishes, I thought it would be easier on her if I just washed my two plates and my glass. I figured washing those would be nice on her hands. But then I thought about every time I heard her huffing and puffing in the kitchen, having to reach to put things away and hearing her tired sighs. So I decided to dry all the dishes and put them away, just like I've done many a time at home. It wasn't till later that I would realize the magnitude of simply putting the dishes away.

It was later in the evening, quite a few hours after lunchtime, when Maria came into my room. She popped her red head in and said with a big smile, "Cati, thank you for cleaning the kitchen. Thank you very much." I'd never seen anyone so happy. I didn't really think anything of just putting the dishes away until that sweet little lady smiled at me. But she wasn't done. After dinner tonight, Maria looked at me again and said, "Your mother taught you well how to work in the home. You are very good at being organized. You will marry well." Haha I don't know about the marrying part, but I do agree with the first one. It is definitely my parent's fault for why I felt inclined to put things away today. It's their fault for teaching me decency and hard work. And for that, I thank you both. I'll never forget that smile and how much it warmed my heart. I've never felt more appreciated and cared for by someone I haven't known for very long. So thanks Mom and Dad, love you, Katelyn.