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We all managed to survive Olga's departure, but it isn't easy. Natasha and Olga are very close and Olga has taken care of Maria since shortly after she was born. Maria has also had to adjust to daycare, but she seems to be doing okay there. She's certainly tired when she gets home.
Olga's dog, Sonia, did not go back to Russia with her and is missing her. I could hardly get her outside at all Thursday. If she goes out now, she looks for Olga first. She's spending most of her time curled up in Obi's little chair.
I took all three of the dogs for a walk yesterday, which was a bit much. So this morning, when Sonia actually showed an inclination to go with Obi, Salami and me, Steve came along to help out. Obi seems to be slowing down. It's a sad day when I can walk faster than the dog! But he is 10 now, so it's to be expected.
But the neighborhood is looking like spring. Several houses have annuals out. And at least half the trees in this neighborhood are live oaks, which look like deciduous trees but don't lose their leaves. At least not all at once. I think they actually lose them all year long, so you have to keep raking. But it gives the illusion that spring is really here to see trees in full leaf.
Olga and Natasha planted some miniature roses around the pool before she left.
Olga also planted some hanging planters and started tomato plants that are growing in the kitchen window.
Olga made it back to Kolomna just fine. She has skyped several times today, but has missed Natasha. Natasha and Mike are out looking at cars to replace Mike's car. This time Olga said she was going to bed, hopefully to sleep.
Steve thinks he needs my help mounting a TV on the wall, so I'll call it quits for now.
Deb
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