Loving your report! Your energy and enthusiasm is never ending. You seem like a wonderful mother, totally involved and easy going.
I too, believe traveling and experiencing different cultures is the best gift and education you can give your children.
I also get the part about the food, as I have raised four, sometimes they are bottomless pits! When mine were in JA. it was a lot of PB+J for sure.
Your children will be well ready when it is time for them to tackle the world on their own.
So looking forward to hearing more about your country stay.