Day 8 in Houston

We are all feeling much better (at least I am).  We still have no word about Texas travel approval but for me the days are much better than the nights and I always feel much better after I have my coffee (two cups today!).  Jenny is at the table eating breakfast -- over the course of the week here, she has been through every item on the children's breakfast menu so today she opted for something new -- oatmeal.  As usual, Ava is asleep in the bassinet.  She had a good night last night so I got a fair amount of sleep.

My parents stopped by the room at 9 am to say goodbye since they are flying back to SF today as scheduled.  My mom held Ava for a few minutes and I took a few photos (see below).  Then Rachel woke up Jenny so she could say goodbye.  It was so sweet seeing Jenny get sad to see them leave.  She cried and said she didn't want them to go.  Even after they left, Jenny wanted to go after them and say goodbye again (so we caught them in the hallway and said goodbye again!).  Then Jenny called them on their cellphone as they were getting in a taxi to tell them she wanted them to visit her in DC.  It was so great having them as part of this experience.

Today should be relatively quiet.  We will run a few errands and I will pack.  Then we wait to see whether there is any word from Texas.

More later.

J.