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In a couple of days, our “most wonderful baby” will be turning 4 months old.  A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

He is doing very well, and he continues to be a very “easy” baby. He still only makes a fuss when he is hungry…no “BUT’s” about it! Most of the time, he will simply give you a SMILE that will burst your-whole-sense-of-being with a pure shot of happiness. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!

“Timing is everything”, right?… Well, I couldn’t agree more.  I’ve been working almost entirely from home since Paolo’s birth. And believe me, I’ve been taking full advantage of it.  Lately,  I’ve been spending the time I used to commute to Atlanta giving my full-attention to the little one. “Thank you” is all I can say!!!

Every morning, after we waive “good-bye” to Ashley and the kids,  Paolo and I walk around our beautiful front-yard and spend the early morning rocking on a rocking-chair and listening to the birds.  He absolutely loves being outside!!! He especially loves when I try to mimic the bird-calls as a whistle to him.  We have quickly learned that whenever he is a bit upset, all you need to to do is to bring him outside for a breather… he will instantly calm down, and he will quite often go to sleep.  We, of course, are always more than glad to please him. And in the process, we have all been spending more time outside enjoying nature.

Today was no different. Being the First Day of Fall, it turned out to be one of those absolutely perfect days: a not-a-cloud-in-the-sky-cool-and-breezy-yet-not-cold-and-drier-than-normal day.  For one who has lived here as long as I have, it should be easy for me to recognize and enjoy days like these.

Yet, it has taken Paolo’s love and morning walks to force me into starting the days in the right foot.

Obrigado, Paolinho!