Natalie and I only have a few more days left here in the US. We have packed in so many activities in the last few weeks with family and friends that is doesn't feel like we are really going anywhere. It just feels like a HUGE vacation. Both Natalie and I miss Tom quite a bit now. We have been counting down the days. And it will be nice to give up the nomadic life and get into a home again.
Since we have been in Florida, we have gone to the beach only once, but Natalie has been able to swim almost every day. Unfortunately Angel's pool heater is not working and so it is chilly, but Nat doesn't seem to care! We also went to a "hands-on" museum, Great Explorations in St. Petersberg. We went to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park up North of Tampa and watched the Manatees. We also went to Tampa Bay Downs and spent an afternoon watching the horses run and losing some money! It was the first time that Angel or Jennifer had been so it was fun to watch them bet. Friday and Saturday we just hung out at home. Natalie practically begged not to leave the house! So we let her just swim and relax. Angel gave her a Karaoke microphone so she has spent the last few days singing and performing for us outside by the pool. Quite the entertainer, though she really only has three songs in her repertoire so far: ABC's, Chantilly Lace, and Itsy Bitsy Spider. Yes, I said Chantilly Lace. Her Gammaw taught her that last week and she can sing the whole thing! She did make a new friend, Rheem (sp?), who lives in the house next door to Angel's. Natalie actually went over to their house and played with Rheem and her cousins. She was a little hesitant at first, but stuck it out and enjoyed it. I take that as a good sign for her acclimation in Shanghai.
Well, my mother leaves today for a 5 day cruise. It will be sad to say goodbye for the last time, but her friends are planning on helping her through it! I am sure that mudslides will be involved! We are heading to the Zoo this afternoon. Better get little Miss Sunshine ready for her shower this morning. Just three more days...
Since we have been in Florida, we have gone to the beach only once, but Natalie has been able to swim almost every day. Unfortunately Angel's pool heater is not working and so it is chilly, but Nat doesn't seem to care! We also went to a "hands-on" museum, Great Explorations in St. Petersberg. We went to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park up North of Tampa and watched the Manatees. We also went to Tampa Bay Downs and spent an afternoon watching the horses run and losing some money! It was the first time that Angel or Jennifer had been so it was fun to watch them bet. Friday and Saturday we just hung out at home. Natalie practically begged not to leave the house! So we let her just swim and relax. Angel gave her a Karaoke microphone so she has spent the last few days singing and performing for us outside by the pool. Quite the entertainer, though she really only has three songs in her repertoire so far: ABC's, Chantilly Lace, and Itsy Bitsy Spider. Yes, I said Chantilly Lace. Her Gammaw taught her that last week and she can sing the whole thing! She did make a new friend, Rheem (sp?), who lives in the house next door to Angel's. Natalie actually went over to their house and played with Rheem and her cousins. She was a little hesitant at first, but stuck it out and enjoyed it. I take that as a good sign for her acclimation in Shanghai.
Well, my mother leaves today for a 5 day cruise. It will be sad to say goodbye for the last time, but her friends are planning on helping her through it! I am sure that mudslides will be involved! We are heading to the Zoo this afternoon. Better get little Miss Sunshine ready for her shower this morning. Just three more days...
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