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It's as if no time has passed. We are together and happy, twice a year within a five month period. The rest of the year passes quickly, and the kids are suddenly a year older, smarter, more talented, have developed real personalities, and a wicked sense of humor.

Then suddenly, they are teenagers with a pretty good understanding of the world around them, pretty sure of themselves, who they are, and what they wish to do with their lives: Jason knows exactly where he wants to go to college and wishes to become an Engineer. He is wickedly smart and talented (he plays the drums), and no doubt will excel at anything he tries. Nick has become quite the athlete. And although I am unsure what direction his life will go in, I'm sure it will involve training for the junior Olympics, or an athletic scholarship to some college. He excels in Science and may just go on to become a Doctor or Scientist. Italia is already an accomplished Artist and athlete. Today she showed me some beautiful Anime type drawings and told me she would like to attend animation school. I'm sure she will be recruited onto a professional baseball team or obtain an athletic scholarship to the college of her choice.

For a handful of years, when the kids were younger they filled these rooms with life. From the second they came together there were pillow fights, balloon volleys, gymnastic (jumping from bed to bed, jumping up and down on the beds, wrestling and climbing atop each other), and Nick and Jason would give Diora and Aurora horse back rides. There were small tents placed on beds for secret meetings, and forts made out of blankets and pillows. Toys littered the room and beds, and the kids would be busy building things out of legos, playing board games, or assembling and zooming remote control cars around the room.

We celebrate Christmas together, and celebrate the boy's birthday's together end of March or April. Dad is always super generous with his gift giving and goes out of his way to buy personalized gifts for every one of the kids. He is over the moon happy on these occasions, snapping pictures and video taping every moment together.

At the moment, the family is watching "The Lego Movie Part 2", together, and laughing. They are all so sweet and beautiful, and I wish I could freeze this moment for ever.

Nick and Jason are starting to look like men with their more mature facial features, long arms and tall stature. They are both so handsome. They will most likely have many female admirers. Italia has developed into a curvy young lady who has already started to break hearts. Aurora is growing up too fast. The little girl that would never leave my side, and used to climb all over me, now keeps her distance. If I want hugs or kisses I have to request them from her.

I am aware we have but a few more precious years together before this all ends. Memories I will always hold dear to my heart.










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