Update

thought I’d give a little update. This morning Dad and Karen set out for Amsterdam until Saturday; they’ve got a museum hit list (including some boat museums that will be more fun to Dad) and a hostel reservation. Karen has been using her French a little and listening attentively a lot; Dad has been managing with mimes and smiles. I think Marianne would like to be able to talk to them, she says it’s too bad they don’t speak French. Everyone remarks how pretty Karen is. I tell her afterwards. Karen has also found some chocolate here without milk that she loves. I convinced Dad to get some for him and me too, so we are all munching happily on chocolate belge. They’re learning how to do bisous gradually, but Gilles had to tell Karen to be more manly about her face-bumping. I have heard from Benjamin! He happens to be in Belgium for a break before heading back to Canada; we were both so excited to find each other online on skype! He went to an slp and his voice is entirely changed. Only 3 or 4 visits, and he has his own voice now. It’s still weird for me to hear! We’re going to go visit Sharon and surprise her Friday night (she doesn’t know I’m here), so that will be wonderful. Touchtou and 36 and Piout are all asleep on my bed after playing ball – it’s like old times.I'm remembering where everything goes in the kitchen and how important it is to not stress out. I'm so glad to have a chance to be here again. Bis!