California kiddos were calling so I flew from Knoxville to San Jose on 2/18! Thankful that Ben & Jenny were able to head to the mountains for a 5 day getaway, to sleep, play games & relax. GrammaLita moved into "Mommy mode", with no back-up from Boppa!! (However, Mel stepped up to check on me daily, and organize some play days.) Abbott, Evy and I planned something special each day to keep us busy: Capitola Mall playground, local park, Library story hour, a walk to Jamba Juice for smoothies, ballet class for Ev, a fun sleepover with Maelie & Mel, Discover Museum with Walker. Highlights were the "wee hours of the morning rocker dates" with Abbott, singing "Brown Bear" book to him, and the cuddling with Evy while book reading and movie clip watching!! Fun to be a part of their normal life and understand "mommyhood" fatigue!
Then it was on to the Hendren's for a few days-- Keith immediately rewarded me with a special concoction for making it through!! Fun birthday dinner celebrations for Walker & Maelie, and a splashing spree in the hot-tub were great memories. Enjoyed worship with Mel at Twin Lakes Church, then hooked up with all for a Monarch Butterfly Hunt and lunch. Delightful Ending.
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