Yes, that’s right, we’re off to Grandmother’s house! Leina and I are taking our first airplane trip down to LA to visit my parents with a trip down to SD to introduce Leina to her cousins Daniel and Sammy. I’m very excited and very nervous because I have no idea what Leina will do on an airplane. Kevin is going to join us later so I’ll be doing the flight solo. Thank goodness it’s just a short hop down to LA. I’m sure my darling daughter will rise to the occation.

Poor Kevin is so depressed tonight. All the toys have been packed, her closet houses mostly empty hangers – ever the bouncy chair that sits on the kitchen table is gone. Tonight, Kevin held and cuddled Leina way past her bedtime. He just didn’t want to let go. I think it’s going to be a very long two weeks for Kevin. He’s really going to miss his darling baby girl.

I tried to consol him by pointing out that he has Artie but he didn’t take much comfort in that fact. I have a feeling the pooch is in for some real spoiling while we are gone but he deserves it.

Wish me luck at the airport. Hopefully, it will be smooth sailing…