Sunday, November 14, 2010

Nonna Maria and Nonno Alberto

Little Zoe,

A couple of days before Grandma Roza left, Grandparents Maria and Alberto came to meet you. Having raised two of her own, G. Maria is a natural with babies, and she took over your care from G. Roza while I'm at work. G. Alberto planned a short visit, but under your charm, he extended his stay by a few days.



G. Alberto loves our cats and pays a lot of attention to them. So having him was a treat for the cats as well. Alcatraz followed him around, and Uhura found a cozy bed on his dirty laundry.

As expected from a healthy relationship between in-laws, G. Maria and Mommy differ in their views of childcare and marital roles. An age-old conflict between the traditional and the modern - which makes the conflict normal, and our love for you makes it all manageable.

G. Maria washes your butt when you poop, and your face and under your chin when you drool, so you don't get pimples. She watches you play, and reports any development I might have missed while at work. She also talks to you a lot so you develop strong language skills, and folds your laundry. She is always ready to hold you and give parents a break.

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