I arrived Wednesday night to the most adorable new cousin, Liam, sleeping soundly (as he then did for basically the rest of weekend) on the couch, and Bill and Mary alongside (who had been waiting for me for over two hours. No worries, now that I'm 21, I know how to navigate time differences...not).
The next morning, I awoke to a truly "Irish" morning. Blustery winds, a bit or rain, green pastures, and cows. MM's (Margaret Mary), my 2 1/2 year old cousin promptly whisked into the room with the panache she most certainly acquired completed from Mary. Since the last time I had seen her, she has turned into the most delightfully, perceptive person. It is amazing. All my friends are dying right now as they know I tend to basically hate all children and have no interest really in having any myself. However, as I told Mary, I may not like children, but I love my family.
The Christening ceremony and brunch took place on Saturday. My big part in the ceremony, A risky responsive reading, went off without a hitch...phew. The brunch once again was a delightful Irish mess of celebration: crazy children, wine, lots of food, family. I loved every minute of it. Afterwards we retired to Mary's mothers house for Hot Totti's (after dinner Whisky drink...duh, we're in Ireland after all!).
Sunday came all too quickly and I was soo sad to leave. I can officially say that that small taste of home life made me realize again just how much a miss my family and Chicago. As insane as it is to say, there are only about five weekends left until I return home. Where has the time gone??
Nothing planned this weekend exactly. There is the potential for a day trip to Siena (still trying to make this happen!). Maybe some beaches here in Rome. Later this month, Croatia for Easter weekend and the Amalfi Coast at the end of the April.
Best, Lauren
Sadly, no music of the week...my iTunes account seems to be putting a large hole in my bank account lately...more next week!
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