Breaking up is hard to do

Well, we're not breaking up, but it sure felt like it last night. And no, I'm not talking about Glenn, I'm talking about my nephew Miles! Yesterday was the last day I'll be taking care of him, for at least a few months anyway, and then who knows what?

Because we have such a little amount of time now before we head to the States, I have to quickly readjust to life with one child. Last night I took the double stroller apart and put it away, then took the extra carseat out of my car and moved Jonah's to the middle. Then I gathered up some items, like Miles' basket of diaper-changing supplies and what not, and returned them to Tracy, his Mom. I felt like I was breaking up with the poor little guy, removing all evidence that he ever existed in my life or something!?!?!

But that's definitely NOT what was happening! Sorry Miles, I'm your Aunt! You're STUCK with me!

Here are a few pics taken during our final week [sniff] and I regret I forgot to bring my camera for our walk in the forest on Friday. We've been going for walks in there almost once a week for the last month or two. They love it in there and it's neat to see how much improvement they've made getting up the hill out of the forest. I taught them to say, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..."

The boys were getting a serious rock going on the seesaw here

Yes, they do occasionally hug. Sometimes spontaneously even.
I suggested they do this one for the camera though.

The boys decided to sleep with the zoo animals. Miles lay them
all down, then both boys lay down with them.

This one was actually taken back in June, but
it's one of the best ones we have of the three of us together.

"... and a good time was had by all..."