We actually got a lot done today before Jamie and Adler had to leave. Jamie gave both Bud and me haircuts. She had to do Bud first, because he wasn’t going to be able to stay vertical for long. He’s still not feeling well at all. By 8:45 the haircuts were done, Adler was in a lightweight short set that Jamie was going to let him swim in and the three of us were off to the beach. We played in the water for about an hour. Then Jamie left to gather their stuff up for their shower. Adler and I got to stay and play for another five minutes, and then we left. I dropped Adler off at the showers with Jamie and got my stuff and came back and I took a shower. We were all clean and she was packed and ready by the time the taxi came to get us at 11:00. Bud was able to walk over to the cab and carry the car seat for Jamie. I rode with her to the airport. She actually didn’t need my help, the cab dropped her off right in front of the door to go in, and the check in counter was probably 20 steps from the door, but it gave me a few more minutes to enjoy being with them. Then they were off and I came back alone.

I did two loads of wash and a big load of dishes. Happily Ed and Karin from Passages are here, so it doesn’t feel quite as lonely. They came in this morning. Bud is feeling a little better but has still been lying down all day. And it’s very, very quiet.