my baby's back!

• Jane, you have wanted to go to Smoke's Poutinerie for a while now, so we made the trek downtown.  I love being downtown.  I like the energy and the people watching.
• George, you fell asleep on the trip from downtown to the airport.  We had a hard time waking you up when we got there, and you were still pretty sleepy while we waited for Katie Bean to arrive.
• Katie, you arrived from Quebec City tonight.  We were all pretty excited to see you.  
• Surprisingly, Jane, you were the one who burst through the gates at the baggage claim area, and ran to hug Katie first.  
• Lila, you were super delighted to see Annika.  In fact, one of the teachers who went on the trip assumed you were Annika's little sister.  
• George, you wasted no time in starting to bug Katie again.  The two of you wrestled and fought almost immediately.  My two little pests reunited once again.  
• Katie, I was so happy to have you in my arms again.  I missed you.  I missed your silliness, and your snuggles, and your chatter.  You're such an important part of our family.  We definitely felt your absence.  Although, I have to say, I did a lot less driving without you here.  All of my evenings were free.  It almost felt like I was on some kind of mini vacation.
• Katie, when you hugged me at the airport you said, "I haven't smelled that smell in a long time."  Yay!  I have a smell...and you missed it!  i hope you always remember that smell (It's Forever Red by Taylor Swift), which unfortunately, isn't being produced anymore.  I guess I'll have to find a new signature scent soon.
• George, you were cold as we walked back to the van, so Katie put her coat on you.  You were delighted.  Plus, you looked super cute and cuddly.