They did it! Even though they overslept because e had a rough night, they were ready to go by 7:35 or so this morning. I kissed e goodbye at the airport, and as I walked back to the car she began to cry. I got in the van and looked back at her. Her face was full of confusion. "Grandma, where are you going? Why aren't you coming with me?" I'm sure her dad settled her down before too long. Perhaps I should not have gone back for that kiss, just left her in her stroller with her folks in the baggage line. But I know it's important to say goodbye to a child, so I did.
It's been a full week, caring for e and my regular work. I'm so glad they came, but it was a reminder of how lovely it would be if we lived closer so time together would be more natural, less of a special event.
In a little bit I will head over to the church to get some practice in for tomorrow and the next couple of weeks. Thursday afternoon I fly down to San Diego for a short visit with Sarah and Erik, so I've planned my prelude and postlude for May 15 knowing I won't get last minute practice. May 22 the choir presents some special anthems; while I've been working on them for weeks, even months, now it's time to be sure they're polished and ready for performance, so I will be on the piano a lot until then. May 29 is the choir's last anthem till September.
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