Mixed feelings

Three days before I leave, and my feelings have changed from excitement to sadness. I'm going to miss the Marello's, and being apart of their family. Especially Letizia and Giulia, my girls, who I've watched grow throughout the year. When I first got here Letizia was 10, and still a little girl who played with barbies and Polly pockets. Now she's 11 and taller, and she has sleep over parties and goes shopping with her friends and basically doesn't need me there. Giulia has become more active, more energetic, but for being 9, she's pretty helpful. I've seen them make new friendships, excel in school, and change levels in piano.

Last night I surprised them with a cake I made to celebrate the last day of school for them, and last day of work for me. They made me promise to come back and see them. Which I readily agreed upon.

I really couldn't have asked for a better family to have this experience with.