This week has just flown by, and I have enjoyed every minute of it.  It was a lot of work taking care of the most adorable twins ever, but totally worth it.  Though identical, Jakob and Pablo have very different personalities.  They are both very attentive.  Pablo is more quiet and serious, while Jakob is more outgoing.  They have the sweetest smiles and the cutest laughs.  I just love them and will miss them, as I will everyone else.

 

While the majority of the time was spent in the apartment, the last 3 days we took the babies on long walks in the forest, with access at the end of the street.  I wish I had a place like that so easily accessible.

 

Last night we picked up some very good dim sum at a local Chinese restaurant so Barbara wouldn’t have to cook.  When it was time to put the babies to bed, Danielle asked me to read to them one last time.  I brought some books with me, including Good Night Moon, a book I always buy babies.  I wish someone had videotaped it, because it was hysterical.  Pablo was quiet and attentive.  Jakob was so animated, shrieking and reacting with joy at every page.  Did I mention how much I’m going to miss them?

 

In a few minutes I will leave Dagmar’s apartment for the final time, and spend the rest of the morning at Barbara’s.  I have a 2:00 train to Frankfurt, where I will spend time with my friend, Jo.

 

Goodbye Hannover, it’s been fun!