...was quiet, even though I had the kids until 5. They played on the webkinz site for a couple of hours, did some unpacking with me, ate lunch, and then headed off to Duwamish to play. I experimented with having them go by themselves and check in with me in person periodically. It worked pretty well, although I'm not entirely comfortable not knowing what they're up to. I have a cold & ear ache. Probably caught it on the plane or at the gig Friday. Might have caught it from one of my kids. All things are possible with pestilence, which seems to be a fairly constant guest in our family. Still have that lingering bronchial cough and allergy stuff too, so the only clue I have that I actually have some kind of virus is a slight fever. Missing work tomorrow is not an option, so I insist on being well enough to get through the day tomorrow.
Karen & James are in California with their family. It's been nice having the evening to myself in the house alone after all the activity of the last 8 days. Tomorrow, back into the routine, and they'll be home tomorrow eve, so all will be family-centered.
Haven't done much worth talking about today: just unpacking, cleaning the fish tank, watering the plants. Making hot compresses, heating apple cider. Going to go to bed early I think, and get up early enough to make coffee and have the quiet of the morning to myself before catching the bus.
Be well.