Let it be noted that Baby E has talked constantly for four days straight. If talking was a marathon, he’d be bringing home gold, because seriously he does not stop. Just as my ears start to feel the sweet relief of silence, they are accosted with a barrage of babbles and screeches that torture my introverted sensibilities. When he sleeps there is quiet, but only when he sleeps.

With that said, he has been a sweet boy all week and a good sport as we dragged him around to our many outings. Considering he is only two, and has the attention span of a goldfish, I’ve been pretty impressed with his behavior.

Tomorrow is a big day… A huge day, really, for two very important reasons…

1- My Family Comes Home!- Tomorrow they start the long trek back home and I cannot wait for their arrival. I’m not sure how far they will make it tomorrow, but every mile will bring them closer to me (and that’s a wonderful thing!)

2- It’s My Best Friend’s Birthday!!- While I won’t get to spend the day with my best friend, I am so incredibly grateful to have him in my life and as my partner through this crazy, messy, savage training experience. So let me be the first to say it, “Happy Birthday, Tim!!!”