Okay. I'll Take Father's Day. It Reminds Me of What Used-to-Be Everyday on Mt. Pleasant, Except the Meals Go on His Credit Card Now (Bonus)

I know it's corny, but I love knowing when Chitunga is coming home for the weekend. He even asks permission, and I'm like, "Dude. Of course you can stay here." I also know, however that I've already converted his bedroom into a guest bedroom just like my parents did with mine when I moved out (oops). He said, "Wow. It's like staying in a hotel." I'm like, "Of course, it is. Maybe I'll turn your space into a B&B."

Seriously, Saturday was wonderful, but on Father's Day he said, "I'm here to help you with anything you need and I'm also here to take you out to lunch." Karal slept with him and, as expected, he kicked her out of his room at 6 a.m. so he could sleep longer. I got up and let her outside, fed her, read my papers, and prepared for her to fall back to sleep on my shoulders. 

Edem came home at 7, stirring her back awake, but she just licked his ankles and came back to sleep. 

Tunga and I did the Stratford hike (probably 4/4.5 miles) and Karal was exhausted. She needed fresh water but made it. He said, "I'd do that hike again." We came home for a cool-off, I showered, and then we headed out for lunch at Dive Bar in West Haven. We meant to eat at Riptides, but it looked like it was all one and the same and it wasn't until we put our order in that we realized, "Whoops. I think we meant to be eating next door." It was still good. I had a salad and he had a burger that I don't know how one is to eat. 

He ate it, though. 

He had to take it apart first and do it in layers, but he ate it. 

From there, we ventured on an ocean drive to New Haven and back, stopping at Michael and Kathy's so he could see their new digs. He loved it, especially their backyard. 

I love this kid. He is smarter than I'll ever be and has an amazing perspective on the world and what he hopes to accomplish in it. When he's in my space, I am happiest, especially as we begin to transition from parent/kid relationship, into adulthood and shared frustration and friendship. 

I am still laughing that Karal is so obsessed with him. Poor guy can't spend a second of his time on Mt. Pleasant without her at his side driving him nuts. She was good, though, when we stepped aside for the day. I think the walk really did tucker her out. 

Okay. So much for the Father's Day holiday. Back to the grind today to put things into place. Prayers up that it will all get done.