Today deserves two installments! The first segment is about my two kids! I spoke with Austin, "my older child," last night and he had an "awesome" time on his 8th grade school trip to Italy! From what I could "extract," his favorite tourist attractions were the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Square, both in Vatican City. He came perilously close to bringing me home a string of Pope-blessed rosary beads but then remembered that we're Protestant. At least he thought of me in the context of religious paraphernalia! It sounds like he, too, has had a growth-enriching experience abroad. I couldn't wish for anything better! He also expressed a renewed appreciation for the United States which, in spite of it's myriad flaws, IS a great country. We're all glad that Austin's home. Including Austin!
Regarding "my younger child," Julia is thriving! I can't get used to saying that I have two children!!! Today, Julia squeeked and squalked and babbled and spit for over an hour, much to the delight of the younger babies! And although I know that "babbling" is a sign of "normal" development, it's amazing to watch her blossom in so short a period of time. I've got to bring her home before she starts saying "Da Da"!
The first photo is of Julia standing by herself in the playpen and the second is of Julia in the arms of her new caretaker. It has been a great day for me! I'm hoping that you are having a great day, too!
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