The Jantzi grandparents are adapting to this wonderful ancient culture and reconnecting with the grandchildren. Since Valerie now calls herself Panther (after Pink Panther), we all have become Panthers. Gabriel is Baby Panther, Elizabeth--Mama Panther, Terry--Dada Panther, Dot--Grammy Panther, Vern--Grandpa Panther. If we forget, we hear a shriek, or a correction of some kind. The use of ValVal Panther, though, is permitted. But then she confuses the issue and Elizabeth becomes Grandma Panther, too!! Some days she decides she's Piglet, or Duck, or some other animal, but mostly it's Panther. It's a lot of fun being here and interacting face to face (rather than through Skype video) with Valerie and dear little Gabriel with the great big flirty smile that lights up his whole face!! They all came to the airport to meet us and Valerie still talks about how "Grammy and Grandpa came out of airplane." They both enjoy the stuffed animals--Pooh and Tigger, and the "button" books with sounds of Pooh and Tigger experiences.
Today the grandparents bought Valerie new shoes that light up when she walks as a bonus gift for how well she is adapting to potty training. There are a few misses, but mostly hits.
We particularly enjoyed our trip to Macadonia and our stay in the old city. Pooh and Tigger are constant companions wherever we go.
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