After 7 long years, Bibi finally went home. She had been with us since Nadine was born, and had spent more time with the kids than anyone else. She's done a fantastic job raising the kids, spoiling them, as well as disciplining them when necessary. She'll definitely be missed!
We broke the news to the kids a few weeks before she was due to leave. They were sad and reluctant, but not unduly upset, to our surprise. Perhaps some part of their little brains already knew that she wouldn't be there forever.
I bought her a Pandora pendant and necklace as a farewell gift - since Nadine loves Pandora so much.
And she bought us a pot of orchids. How sweet and thoughtful!
At the airport, the kids were playful right till the moment that she went into customs. Then Nadine started crying. But just for a short while. We distracted them with an outing to the Art Science Museum.
But that night, Nadine literally cried herself to sleep! She cried so pitifully it broke my heart. And she kept repeating, "Bibi's such an important person in my life! She's been there since I was born!" Poor darling!
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