getting ready to go

We had this guy here tonight while his parents went to a party.  He's a good man, mouth full of tortellini soup.

Which he then started laughing and spit across the place.   That's all right.  We're not that fussy.  Just don't choke, Mr. Funny Business.

He was happy to see Tim, started doing his baby jokes right away, grinned and put something up to his eye.

He helped Julia with her homework, which is an elaborate, beautiful project.  Her skills have increased amazingly in a few months.  She's been working.

We got the Valentine's Day decorations put up.

And fourth quarter is done.  The suitcases are packed, including the boarding passes and passports.  This trip we didn't even expect to be taking came together pretty fast, and its already time to leave before dawn tomorrow.

Elin is intrigued by him, and he'd sure like to wrap his arms around her, but no. We're not doing any of that.  She's not used to little kids and he's very, very little, so in doggy jail she sits. She's fine, even if she rolls her eyes up beseechingly.

Anyway, Kari came home in time to get in some cuddles on the couch during Arthur, and now I'm sure he's asleep in his bed at home.

Tomorrow will be here very soon.

Love, Val