Acquarium

Never one to miss a beat, we had plans to meet our school friend Charlie (who could be mistaken for Matteo personality wise) at the local aquarium. 

 Everyone had a "buddy" and a great time was had by all.

Matteo was more than delighted to allow this conure to sit on his head in the bird room.

 And the ever so patient - except with his sister ironically - matteo went to great lengths to have this butterfly land on him.  This included standing still for no less than 3-4 minutes.

 

Matteo truly does melt my heart.  He is turning into such a fine boy, friend and brother.  Every now and then this dreaded Kindergarten enters my mind and as quickly as it does, I push it away, because while it may storm in, in early September it may not  have my July & August as well.  Matteo is very excited and while I think there will be a tear or two the first day from him, I have no doubt his love of school and thirst for knowledge is going to continue to shape him into the wonderful boy he has become thus far.

PS - we joined the aquarium, so if you wish to meet there, as Bob Barker used to say "come on down!"