Tommy and Elizabeth called me in August and asked if I could babysit for them in Sept. while they went to a concert. One night. Simple. So I decided to go up the previous Wednesday (Sept 10) and stay until the following Tuesday. That was last Tues. and I am still here.
There were several factors that came into play. One was that Elizabeth was feeling mighty poorly as she is 14 week pregnant and having a few minor complications. This has made her a little less energetic than she would like. Also, and this is big, we realized that the new "The Office" would be premiering the Thurs. after I was due to leave. No way! So tomorrow is Saturday the 19th and I will finally and sadly depart - we are going to travel to Santa Cruz together and hang out for awhile and then I will go down Big Sur and home. A lot of fun for one night of babysitting.
I did not know she was pregnant when I came up. She put a "Big Brother" t-shirt on Jason and I still did not get it. Finally she just told me. A little slow these days.
Below is a small sampling of the 9 day visit. Following this entry is the Jason-centric portion.
There were several factors that came into play. One was that Elizabeth was feeling mighty poorly as she is 14 week pregnant and having a few minor complications. This has made her a little less energetic than she would like. Also, and this is big, we realized that the new "The Office" would be premiering the Thurs. after I was due to leave. No way! So tomorrow is Saturday the 19th and I will finally and sadly depart - we are going to travel to Santa Cruz together and hang out for awhile and then I will go down Big Sur and home. A lot of fun for one night of babysitting.
I did not know she was pregnant when I came up. She put a "Big Brother" t-shirt on Jason and I still did not get it. Finally she just told me. A little slow these days.
Below is a small sampling of the 9 day visit. Following this entry is the Jason-centric portion.
When Tommy got home the first night I was there Jason INSISTED that he mow the lawn.You can see why. He is daddy's boy. The next night he INSISTED that they go on a bike ride so Tommy fixed the tire of the kid caboose that attaches to his bike and off they went.
Our best together time was always the play-doh portion of the day.
Jason is a very bright boy but is a little slow on the potty training goals and methods.The Train Museum
If you ever have a chance, go to the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.
It is very interesting for kids and adults alike.
If you ever have a chance, go to the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.
It is very interesting for kids and adults alike.
In the kid section there was a great miniature train setup. One of the trains had a camera so you could watch its journey around the track and through the tunnels on a monitor.
This is the train-cam view of Tommy and Jason
Two kids in the bubble viewing area of the Thomas the Train Engine track.
Damma and Jason by one of the big engines.The Office
Tommy was a little late getting home the night of the Office Party. This started out as a plan to simply watch the show together and got completely out of hand. Tommy made the figures at work - staying late on his own time.
The Cake
The Party
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Damma Z, you are the greatest, I about fell off the chair laughing. GREAT photos and commentary of our darling kids Nana
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