Invasion of the Milanese

Stefania's mother and brother have joined us for a couple of days. Both charming. Steffi is having to work overtime translating between her mother and me, and prodding her brother to talk english. He is fourteen years old, taller than Jeremy, and his english verges on the non-existent. This hasn't stopped all three children taking him to their hearts, about which he has been very gracious, and perfectly prepared to join in their play. I suspect the fact that he is very free with the games, animations and music on his mobile phone may have swung the boys' good opinion! Kit and Sid are gamely getting their tongues around 'Allesandro', but Beri is resolutely calling him 'Alexander'.

We are all off to the Tate Modern tomorrow to have a go on the slides.