Of course, I wanted to name him Bubba, but Hobie said she wouldn’t know if I was talking about Noah or the dog. I gotta admit, this little cotton ball is a heartbreaker, although if you repeat that to a soul, I will completely deny it. I have a reputation to keep up and I keep threatening to put him in the dryer on fluff. Tanti sends her love. She’s in the other room with Hobie right now. Hob took up photography, so she’s getting some pointers from the expert. Tanti loves talking about the old days and Hobie loves hearing about the jungle expeditions, so they’re in heaven. Tanti did say to apologize to you. She said she never had a

chance to thank you properly for everything you did for Hobie and me in the beginning. Just what does she mean? All I have to say is that when you get here...we’re gonna have a talk, mate!

Well, Hobie’s—wait a sec.

hi aunt jules this is noah are you ok



Okay, bet you can guess who that was. The guy types faster than I do, providing you don’t mind doing without little things like punctuation and capitalization. He’s in my lap and reminding me that I promised to help him set up his new telescope once it got dark. The life of a mom!

Oh, did I tell you that the Ana Lia Board of Education asked me to teach high school English next year? Me, a teacher...wild, huh?

Okay, call me and let me know for sure what date you’re planning on for the big move. I love you, mate, and can’t wait until you live just down the street again. You and I will have a ball. I don’t agree with Tanti and Hobie...I don’t see us getting into any trouble at all down here.

Later,

B.