Okay. Let's see if we can move along here...
Tetsu had bought some brooms and rakes so that he could do some yard cleaning while we were in Indiana and Luka thought it was great fun to help out.
I guess Tetsu is happiest when he is outdoors working.
Maybe Luka will grow up to be the same?
Leiya had to take Luka to a wellness baby check-up and we were amazed at how much time the doctor spent talking with Leiya and asking about Luka's development and taking measurments etc. I think the doctor alone spent 30 minutes with us and two nurses spent more time and gave shots etc. I said to Leiya, "When you were a child I think the doctor spent only about three minutes with us each time we went." and Tetsu piped up, "I'm pretty sure the doctors only spend about a minute at each check-up."
(As an aside, the time at the hospital and when in airports were the only time anyone wore masks while we were in the States. Japan is still full on masks at all times, even when someone is visiting your home or going for a walk!)
Alas, our happy days were interrupted here when in the evening Tetsu came down with a stomach flu.
Leiya had let us know about a week before we arrived in Indiana that Luka had had a stomach flu and then she got it the next day and finally Tony succumbed to it also. She had had the house wiped-sanitized professionally hoping that we would be protected from it but four days into our stay, Tetsu was laid low first and the next day it hit me also. So we lost one day of our stay in Indiana but we both bounced back quickly.
At least we didn't give it back to Luka again!
A couple of pictures of Leiya's rooms. Luka's big play pen where we adults often joined him to play.
Luka's bedroom with a mural that Leiya painted on the wall. I was so surprised that each day she could just plop him in his crib with a pacifier and some background whooshing noise and he'd go to sleep by himself and wake up happy. Easy baby!
Leiya as Mommy's girl...
...and Daddy's girl.
And the next day we spent getting ready to fly to California!!!
It was wonderful to spend time in Indiana and at Leiya and Tony's house!
Lovely family time together. Luka is the most delightful happy chappy.
ReplyDeleteAside from the one day flu, it looks as if you had a terrific visit. Love the picture of Luca on the bed. So much fun to be with his grandma and grandpa. The painting in Luca's room is beautiful. Leiya is very talented. Hope you have a great time in California.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you and Tetsu have been able to come and meet Luka and see your family again. Looks like some wonderful memories are being made. I've just caught up on your posts, such a beautiful family you have.
ReplyDeleteThat rake is almost bigger than Luka! I am so sorry you and Tetsu got sick during your visit. I sometimes do yard work when I visit my daughter too.
ReplyDeleteApart from that one day, it sounds like a delight. I'm glad the doctors are taking care, but Luka and his Mum and Dad seem to be in fine form!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you had in Indiana, precious memories of Luka. He is growing up fast.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us. So sorry you and Tetsu got sick, but glad you were only down for a short time. Your family is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Helen from Ohio
Such a joy seeing you and your husband enjoying time with Luka! Babies grow so quickly, so nice you could get to the states to see him now while he is still little. Very happy your trip was for the most part enjoyable and you made it back home safely. Hugs, KittyAnn in North Carolina
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Luka and Tetsu with the brooms is fantastic! Sorry you both got sick but good that it was short lived.
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