Benziger babes

This is Papa checking in with my reflections after my vacation in Lima.  In no particular order: Theo's communication skills took a step back in Peru.  He is using less English and signing has fallen by the wayside.  While it was slightly disappointing to see this as I can't wait to start talking with, and not to, Theo, it was alleviated by the realization he gained another skill - the ability to understand Spanish!  And this isn't meant to be a "my kid is the smartest kid in the world" type thing, but more of an astounding realization of the nimbleness and absorption powers of a young brain.  When asked, "dame un besos" (give me a kiss) he duly responded.  In another situation I found stunned when Katie basically told him in Spanish that it was time to go and we were leaving, he promptly grabbed his toy cars and headed to the front door! The kid is a climber.  He will attack any piece of playground equipment with reckless abandon.  He will slip now

I woke up last Sunday and there was Daddy! I really enjoy having him to play with and take me to the parks. Daddy will update you when he gets home about his trip but here are some photos from the past two weeks: The Peruvian gang at Daddy's BBQ - Mommy, Olenka, Pierina, Maribel (Romina and Olenka's cousin), Alvaro (Romina's boyfriend), Romina and Bruno. Tres leches cake - mmm, que rico!   Hanging out with Daddy in the park in Miraflores Mommy and Daddy's excursion to the Museo Larco. Beautiful tour through the ancient cultures in Peru Gold head pieces found in ancient tombs in Peru. A small snapshot of the Mueso Larco collection The courtyard in the Museo Larco El Centro  Traditional Peruvian food fair in El Centro. El Centro - colonial buildings. Front door to the Aliaga House - the oldest house in Lima - that was built in 1532 and has been occupied by the same family ever since! Courtyard in the Aliaga