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Repeat after me: ahhhhhhh...

So, we are back in sunny Southern California. And while the snow has long since melted in Central Mass, it is still (to quote Maya) "a bit cold." Most days have been in the 40s, with the occasional dip into the 30s and a few days where it hit sixty. We are well on our way to winter, a season which really doesn't exist in California. Actually, most seasons don't really exist here. At least not in the way you think they might. Today was around 70 degrees and kind of tropical-feeling. Perfect, if you ask me!

Anyway... our big travel day was yesterday, and I am pleased to report that the kids did very well! Maya was a year older than the last time she flew on a plane, and it showed (thankfully!). She did chatter at me incessantly for four hours before suddenly conking out against my arm, but she wasn't disruptive to any other passengers (whew!). It was very late for us when we got to California, and she woke up in a bad mood when the plane landed, but both kids were loopy and giggly when we got into the car to drive home to Gus' parents' house. It was an interesting night for sleep, and both kids decided to start their days at 5am this morning, but Gus' mom was kind enough to get up with them and let us sleep in. And sleep in we did! We didn't get up until 7:30, which felt downright luxurious (10:30am, on Eastern time!). That was a really nice way to start our day!

We spent most of the day hanging out at home, before going to lunch at the family restaurant and then walking across the street from there to the beach (where that first photo was taken). The kids enjoyed getting reacquainted with Yiayia and Papou's back yard. Nikos even went and got the hose all by himself to fill the fountain. They were very happy to be back!

Just before dinner, Gus' sister came by, and the kids got to spend quality time with their Theia-- who they haven't seen since we moved! They were very happy to play with her and snuggle... It was so sweet!

The rest of our trip promises to be great, and I have high hopes that their sleep patterns will be a lot more normal after tonight. Fingers crossed!