A perfect night for sleeping...

What a great night to sleep. The thunderstorms rolled in late in the afternoon and have continued to pop up on and off since. It gives us the perfect excuse to be home and snuggly.

Jesana had to be out today so her friend Anna came to play with the boys. She did great. In part, no doubt, due to the fact that Jesana spent two hours this morning supervising her and making her prove that she knew what Jesana had just told her. As Jesana left, she called me to say that she had been on Anna's nerves all morning making sure that she would take good care of the boys. Apparently the last thing she told her was that if anything happened to the boys she (Jesana)(all five foot nothing of her) would kick Anna's a***. What could we add to that?

Fortunately for the boys and for Anna and Jesana's friendship, things went well. The boys were happy and healthy when we arrived home and Anna may help out with taking care of the fellows a little next week.

We were going to try to visit with Angie and Dan who are in town to celebrate their wedding, but we couldn't get our schedules coordinated tonight. The boys were loads of fun. We have regressed a little. Jay has moved the mattress back in to the nursery floor to induce
Griff to sleep "by himself" again after having the two nights of vomiting. We got the boys bathed and in their PJs. Read a story. Night, night.

It was clear to me that Dad was almost out on his feet before we left. He and Griff were going to fall asleep together regardless of Dad's best intentions.

I wish I could predict lottery numbers with as much accuracy.

Big Al and I came out in to the dining and living room and played for awhile. We read another couple of books and then rocked until Allan fell in to a stupor. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better evening. Jay and I had a good dinner. The boys were lots of fun. The house is (relatively) neat and quiet. Big Al and I had a lovely snuggle. Rain pelted down and thunder rolled on occasion. Not enough to be threatening, Enough to make you feel cozy, though.

A little before ten, Dad came out, clearly having fallen asleep in the bed with Griff (so much for Mr. Cry It Out -- judge not, lest you be judged.) Allan is now sound asleep in the nursery with his brother and father and I am enjoying the quiet that is interrupted only by the air conditioning, dishwasher and washer.

We are looking forward to a visit tomorrow from Aunt Kate, Aunt Stephanie, Cousin Bailey and (possibly) Cousin Jennifer. Katie and Aunt/Godmother Lee may come over, depending on the weather. KK and Angie are in town, too, so who knows how much company we may have ??

At any rate, at the moment it is quiet and cool, and we are at peace with the world. Long may it last.