NZS2 Update

I realized the other day that I just have written much about the NZS2 lately. He's been with us for 2 months now (3 more to go) and he's cool to have around. He has a goofy sense of humor and loves hanging with the HB. He's really into eating healthy, but has the most unbelievable sweet tooth. Mostly for candies (lollies) rather than chocolate.

School seems to be going OK for him. He seems (slightly) more motivated than the NZS1, but since he's done with his coursework back home there's really not much driving him. He's got some fun electives (like photography) which he likes. Right now he's in tennis season and he made the varsity (he didn't quite have the same impact on the soccer team that the NZS1 had) and he's thinking of going out for baseball since he plays cricket at home.

He comes off as shy, but he makes friends quickly. Our plan of bus or carpool in the morning seems to have worked and he's part of a regular carpool (with all girls, 'natch). There are two girls who are pretty sweet on him, one in particular. All of his stories from NZ start with, "I was with my ex-girlfriend when..." so there's no reason to think things would be different here. Most weekend nights he's hanging with friends watching horror movies. And he eats like a horse.

Sundays are our family day and we've been good about going on adventures (Joshua Tree, Santa Barbara, etc.). He is up for most things and wants to see as much of CA as possible before he goes back. That suits us as we like to get out and about as well.

The wife and I have talked about having another exchange student after him. I think we'll take a year off and see. It's been good having them both, but it will be nice to just get back to the three of us. Of course, if a girl becomes available, the wife just might change her mind.