They will probably go with their dad, too, because his 86 year old mother, just home from the hospital, would like to see them. They need to take care of their American passports first though - they have not travelled abroad for a couple of years and their passports have expired. If they do go, we will probably do a couple of things together over there.

Bff did get excited about my plans. And both she and the former teacher tell me not to spend money on the presents, which is actually very nice of them because, having debts, I should not really be spending money on presents, much as I love shopping for cute bright-colored clothing.