Snippets from the world of Raul and his friends…
With our friends, Terri’s mom and V leaving, the kids have been through a few farewell parties. With the OH being out of pocket, I have depended a lot on friends to help pick up Raul from school. Here is our conversation as I was dropping him off at school one morning this week.
Raul: “Amma, is M aunty picking me up today?”
Sands: “No Raul, M aunty won’t be able to today but will pick you up tomorrow.
Raul: “Is M aunty picking me up day after?”
Sands: “No Raul, M aunty leaves for India on thursday for her vacation. So amma will pick you up.”
Raul: “Are we having a farewell party for M aunty?”
Sands (now trying real hard to hold back laughter) : “No Raul, no farewell party since she will be back in a few weeks.”
Raul: “Oh! I was hoping to have one final play date with Sam”
Sands (already dialing M’s number on the cell) : “Sorry buddy! When he returns, I promise”
Next on is from Sach, V’s son…
The movers and packers have been busy packing and getting ready to move V’s stuff. As Sach watches all this, his question to V…
“Mom are they packing the swimming pool or are we leaving that behind with the house as well?” 
Got to love these kids. An interesting way their brain functions. I guess they figure no harm in asking for what matters most to them.
