bene

Reaching a new level of spontaneity, late this afternoon we went out with no food packed for our shoeless girls who were still wearing the little summer dresses they'd been wearing all day. The only packing we did was of the nappy bag which fortunately contained some light weight cardigans.
Several errands, one drop-in and a couple of detours later we lobbed at a great Italian restaurant we love and had a brilliant impromptu meal. Erin and Lily tonight showed great appreciation for good pizza, following our lesson in how to hold it with both hands and direct it towards your mouth and then say 'Bene' with approval.
The table was a mess but the owner seemed not to mind a bit, full of admiration at how these lovely girls love their food.
It's such a miracle to have these little people reflecting life back to us with such innocence and joy. And with tomato sauce smeared across their impossibly beautiful little faces.