Meanwhile in Sahuarita

Aaron and I had a wonderful week, but our kids would tell you that theirs was way better. They had the time of their lives. When Grumpa picked us up from the airport, he said, "Well. We might have undone a few years worth of your good parenting, but know that we had a great time." I'm happy to report that the kids did not revert to savages and that Casa Johnson feels even more like home to them (if that is even possible- it already did feel like our second home). 

We were gone over Labor Day, so there were 4 school days. Mimi and Grumpa navigated school drop off and pick up and rides to primary activities and gymnastics/ballet with seeming ease. They played with homemade play dough, did a 1,000 piece puzzle (the start of a puzzle era), played games, and so much more. Even with all that time, they are still saying all the things they wanted to do but didn't have time for. We are told that we should leave town more often- and we will seriously consider it knowing that they are in such good hands!

I was worried about leaving 1 year old Felix, but he did great! He gave Grumpa lots of exercise chasing him around the house and endlessly facilitating his up and downs. He loved the crib Mimi set up for him in her closet with the skylights blacked out, and the little pink cat he had to sleep in. He seems to have a strong preference for the two books she read to him for goodnight books now, and is quite happy taking naps over there these days. 

Felix was napping when I got to the house to pick him up after we got back. I was so excited to squeeze him that I went in to get him when he made the first noise over the monitor. He definitely wasn't actually awake until I walked in, which might have contributed to the best snuggles ever. He wouldn't take his head off my chest for a solid half hour. It was so sweet. 

An Elliot slider chart for Breezy to show how she's feeling, based on something from the video game "Stardew Valley" that they are currently obsessed with. It's theoretically helpful in knowing when to avoid physically touching Breezy, although in practice Isaac has a very hard time ever not snuggling with her. After playing Stardew Valley a lot with Breezy, they banned together to buy a copy for our house with their own money. 

Eternal thanks for the sleepover week!