Time to Play Catchup

So much to write about, so little time. April was a whirlwind for us -- part vacation, part celebration, and part serious business. And it all took place back home in Texas. We stayed at my parents' house for 3 weeks. And we all survived! Seriously, thanks, Mom and Dad, for all your help and hospitality. And thanks to you too, Mimi, for coming 200 miles several times to help out. It's always a pleasure seeing you.

During our trip we also got to see several close friends whom I miss terribly. We moved away at a time when several very good friends were about to have babies so it's nice to go home to see them, and see how much the babies have grown and changed, and watch Locke and Lola interacting with them. It's also very cool to see these friends that I've known for so long as parents, comparing notes, living a shared experience with them. Maybe it makes our time together so much more meaningful, living so far away. But it's still hard to leave when it's time to come home.

Although many things transpired during this time, I'll recount them in order of importance instead of chronology, more for my own therapeutic reasons than any other. Beginning soon...