It was great seeing you too pal. We should make it a tradition that you come to my daughters birthday party each year :) If you find the place where those spare hours are hiding, please share the location with me. I’m looking forward to reading the post you almost posted. I’m guessing it is more important than you give it credit for.
every kids' birthday party should involve hot cider (with or without rum) and the kind of interesting and engaging crowd as yours did. Meeting Oma was a rare treat. But my favorite part was when I showed up, after introducing myself to your kids, your older daughter, she said "you're early.... my mom doesn't really like early". I almost wet my pants laughing. The direct nature of 10 year old communication is so refreshing.
Lol. Normally, Joanna doesn’t like “early,” but when the early guests entertain our kids so we can continue setting up, she’ll gladly make an exception.