More Anniversaries

August 31, the anniversary of the birth of the miracle Mi***ani triplets! Happy birthday, Julianne, Chelsea, C.J. I hear your parents bought you a brand new car. Nice!

August 31 is also the wedding anniversary of my parents. They have been married for 71 years.

(Why a church that believes in the hereafter suggests that marriage ends when death parts you is beyond my comprehension.)

But, the anniversary I will elaborate on occurred a couple of month's ago. With retirement, travel, etc., I missed it.

Happy 2nd anniversary to the Guastello's and the Pokrinchak's; living, laughing, thriving under one roof since June 23, 2006. Who said it couldn't be done?

The work on the house addition was performed by some guy named Pete, from Woodbury. The foundation, of course, was provided by Grandma and Grandpa Guastello.

I've stated before that the decision to add an in-law apartment to this house, meant to provide security and comfort for my parents, has provided those same unexpected blessings for Geeg and Pop. (And, we get to snowbird!).

We also enjoy the music of family life; a chorus of childish giggles, tossed and fallen toys, pitter, pattering feet. Shoeless scampering is most charming. When the boys are playing with Mommy's shoes, the stomping can be grating, especially when Kirk is playing. Landon's frequent but somewhat gentle demands that he be held are tender and sweet, but the occasional 45 minute refrain of "I want a donut" won't be programmed on my IPOD any time soon.

It's a pleasure to hear little voices asking an unending stream of questions, knowing that we don't have to answer them. The boys are a constant source of pure delight as they tell us of their plans for the day in the morning, then recount the events of the day in the evening. Yes, the "big house" is an entertainment palace.

So, thanks to Julie and Kirk, Miles and Landon, for being such cheerful and accomodating landlords, family, friends.

We'll try not to overstay our welcome.

Please continue to visit us downstairs whenever you like. Our door is always open since Kirk changed the locks.

Hey, how 'bout that circle of life?

And so it goes..............