It is Sunday, and Day 1 of Mikeless-ness. The kids are fairing surprisingly well. Emerald fell asleep to Meet the Robinsons and woke up to Meet the Robinsons, so life is pretty good in her eyes.

Yesterday, I seriously doubted my decision to go home. Emerald had a severe diaper rash, Gabriel is still very young....

This fear was cemented when Emerald tossed her poptarts (or, as it was, her lunchables) all over the inside of Stephen's car. So, she arrived at Pappy's party in hysterics.

Besides that, the trip was largely uneventful--Gabriel made a new friend in Amy, Rhonda's cousin's wife. Emerald enjoyed running rampant. All in all, enjoyable party.

The second leg of the trip, the kid's stated nearly completely asleep the entire time. Long day!