The tortoise and the hare

"You got it wrong, surely I am as fast as the hare, no?"

Hansel und Gretel

"Yes, do tell more about this gingerbread house..."

Early Literacy

There is much to be said for early literacy.

The end of the Holiday

Antonio ends his holiday on a high note.

Antonio's Holiday Part XXI (piano Lessons)

Antonio, sitting in his office, masters the electronic piano.

Antonio's Holiday Part XX (Grandpa Cardim)

Grandpa Cardim thinks Antonio is so cute that he is edible and so edible that he should be set on a plate.

Antonio's Holiday XIX (Oscar Interlude)

So this is who Aunt Teresa was sleeping with - 'Old-Dog Kanobi'...

Antonio's Holiday Part XVIII (Oscar)

Blimey, this is not Antonio!

Aunt Teresa, watch your reputation: who is this you are sleeping with?

Antonio's Holiday Part XVII (candles)

"Daddy is really pleased with this candle business - who knows, maybe it's his birthday!"

Antonio's Holiday Part XVI (Grandma Gracinha)

"Grandma, It's very tiresome to please all my fans - you have no idea".

Antonio's Holiday Part XV (swimming)

What can I say, some people really like swimming.

Antonio's Holiday Part XIV (The crazy bather)

Antonio reveals his hidden crazy bather nature.

Antonio's Holiday Part XIII (Favorite Picture)

This is mommy's favorite picture.

'nough said.

Antonio's Holiday Part XII (The Jungle)

Very properly attired (but for a missing sock), Antonio visits the jungles of Portugal (Grandma Gracinha's garden) with Uncle Jojo and Aunt Mariana (and mommy).

Antonio's Holiday Part XI (Great-Uncle Vitor)

This is Great-Uncle Vitor.

We think he is conspiring with the rest of them to make a hostile take-over of Antonio's custody.

The parents are not pleased.

Antonio's Holiday Part X (Great-Grandpa)

While he was in Portugal Antonio had lunch every Sunday with his Great-Granpa Janela.

Antonio was overwhelmed when he noticed Great-Granpda has a mouth and chin just like his.

He is thinking of suing for plagiarism.

Antonio's Holiday Part IX (Witchcraft)

Make no mistake: I've got him under my spell - he is but a puppet in my hands!

Antonio's Holiday Part VII (Uncle Pedro)

Uncle Pedro was another casualty in the long list of people hit by Antonio's deadly charm.

Antonio's Holiday Part VII (Sitting)

Auntie Andreia gave Antonio this beautiful (and quite regal) chair that incidentally matched his clothes to perfection. She has quite the eye!

Antonio's Holiday Part VI (Dona Nilce)

Dona Nilce took care of Antonio most mornings.

She helped him with his physical therapy exercises and they got along splendidly. They had plans to run away together but these were thwarted by Antonio's parents.

A shame!

Antonio's Holiday Part V (The Gym)

Granny Gracinha set up a really nice baby gym next to the garden.

This is where Antonio took his naps and let his hair fall back.

(notice hair falling back against the light)

Antonio's Holiday Part IV (Granny Reis)

After the long trip, Antonio met his whole family.

There were too many of them and this got him really tired.

(here he is resting under the watchful eye of Granny Reis)

Antonio's holiday Part III (The trip)

The rest of the trip he slept like a baby and was very pleased with the legroom in coach class.

Antonio's Holiday Part II (The trip)

After boarding the plane Antonio was served dinner.
He was very disappointed that this was still his usual liquid diet.

Where were the wonders of international airplane cuisine? Where?
But as far as food is concerned he takes what he can get, so he drank the whole bottle.

Antonio's Holiday Part I (The trip)

Antonio went on a Holiday to Portugal for the month of August.
To get there he had to take a plane.
That was very exciting.

(here Antonio is wondering where is the Eiffel Tower...)