Mike’s latest little scheme or project is to build himself a fully-functional synthesizer on a shoe-string budget.  Today he found some freeware to tinker with and couldn’t wait to show off his new ‘noises’ as soon as we walked in the door.  Antonia sat on his lap and listened intently and thoughtfully.  Then she took his arm in hers and said, her voice oozing with diplomacy and kindness, “Daddy, … can I show you how to make some real music now?”.

She’s is growing up so fast at the moment.  Our deficiencies in various skills are starting to become apparent to her, and she just knows she can do better.  We are in Trouble!  Well, not really, of course… this old lady dog still has a few tricks up her sleeve!  As in: You think I cooked lunch/cleaned the floor/stacked the logs/…/ inadequately?  Show me how it should be done!”

I wouldn’t be without her in a million years.