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Milan, February 14,1996

artDear Jean,

Arianna just turned three... months! I never realized how fast a baby could change... She has obviously become the center of attention.

We are lucky. She is already doing long nights and does not cry too much. Her and Silvana are staying in Imperia during the maternity leave. I go back and forth, while my mom spends some time here, but most of it down there.

We have learned that the car is an excellent sleeping tool. Start the engine, and five minutes later... she is gone.

petiteVie We have even traveled farther with Arianna (Genova, Florence). Since I move around a lot for work, I also brought my mom along - the Grand Tour: Florence, Venice, Rome, Naples, Capri, Ischia...

petiteVie1She even walked around alone in Naples. And upon leaving she said:

Thank you..

What for ?

This trip

You liked it ?

And as she was watching the last images of Naples through the dusty taxi windows:

Oh yes, it is very beautiful

You never expected that...

Oh, no, not at all!

When you guys come over for Arianna's baptism, we can set you up a really fine tour...

We can't wait to see you!

Jérôme