I lamented to my parents that it was unlikely I'd make it back to Japan with the kids this year, and asked if they'd consider visiting. It's not cheap, and at their age, not an easy feat, but very quickly, they said yes. Much to my delight, we had 2 weeks with my parents recently. Especially for the kids, and Aila at this precious phase, I wanted my folks to see them.
↓ It's these kind of everyday interactions that I treasure. Bedtime reading. My dad read every night to me, I remember.
Initially, Aila was a tad shy. She knew my parents via Skype. By the end though, she snuggled up to Ojiichan.
↓ Exploratorium. Of course : )
↓ And one night, all of us, including my brother's family, went to a restaurant that had belly dancing. OMG, Tesla and Aila were mesmerized...
A wonderful day in Napa. Started at Domaine Carneros with sparkling wine, then lunch at Angele, then a lovely small winery our waiter recommended, but I can't recall.
Like I keep saying, I am so aware of time going by quickly. I really appreciate every moment I have with my parents. It was a good trip.
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