May 5

It took a few days, but we finally had our "yay, you're back in California" slash "congrats on finishing the school year" dinner for Abby at CPK this evening.

The prevailing mood was a positive one and there was plenty of banter as we waited for and then consumed our meals.

As I lingered over my wild mushroom pizza and watched the kiddos interact, I realized how at ease they are with one another and how happy they are when they're together. 

There are snippy exchanges at times, of course, and I fully expect them, but all in all, they love one another. And for that, I am so grateful.