My bus eventually rolled in to Tucson at 3:30 in the morning. I got to the airport and found out right off the bat that my flight was delayed. Then delayed again, and again. I was supposed to have a three-hour layover in San Francisco, but it was now looking … Read More
Midnight Border Run
The other day I asked the owner of this café if his son would be interested in watching Mango the fish—we’d pay him of course. The kid said he would but then realized he was going to the States in a couple of weeks and it wouldn’t work out. That’s … Read More
Gone Baby Gone
We woke up early today, loaded into the car and headed for Hermosillo—the nearest place to catch a flight to the States—ninety minutes away. By the time we got there Ouest already had two blisters on her heels due to her horrible parents putting shoes on her instead of sandals. … Read More
Happy
Our kids are never happier than when they have free reign with a water hose or two.
Going On
Ali has had full-time kid duty the past few days which means lots of entertaining. The park is right across the street so she’s been spending a lot of time over there. Neighborhood walks are popular. The mall, which has double strollers shaped like race cars, is also a favorite. … Read More
Betty
Since Mexico we’ve been telling Ouest that she could make oatmeal cookies with Grammy. She’s been very excited by the prospect and today she finally got to do it.
Dog Walker
I’ve probably already mentioned how excited Ouest gets by the prospect of taking the dog for a walk. “Hey Ouest, wanna go for a walk?” “Binton too? Binton too? Purple rope?” That’s code for is Winston coming, and can we use the purple leash? My mom’s neighborhood is full of sweet … Read More