With the Parents Away for the Night,
the Grands get to play.




First, and as a distraction from Sam and Jess taking off
for a one-night getaway,
Toby shows Maddie and Max how to feed Tulip, one kibble at a time.




first Maddie,




then Max.




Making pizza for supper.




After which, Maddie reads to us,
zipping through a million little books in a very short time.




On Sunday, the kids wake up missing Sam and Jess.
But not for long,
'cuz Rachel skypes us from Panama and soon Gwen and Maddie
are playing skype-games--
offering each other pears and watermelon over the
internet, Gwen crawling into and out of a laundry basket,
Maddie crawling into and out of this blue cloth tunnel.



Playing with puzzle pieces in Panama!




We get deep into bubble wrap wear, take walks,
and, yes, even watch some Sponge Bob Square Pants.

We loved our special time with the M's,
it was busy and very, very cozy.



And then there was the great reunion




of the parents coming home.