A Visit From Gammi

We just had the most wonderful visit from Gammi Kosh! She came out to help celebrate Kaden's birthday and stayed for another ten days. Kaden loved every second of her visit. When we first picked her up from the airport, and she got in the back seat of the car with Kaden, he kept trying to touch her face to see if she was really there. I guess after Skyping every night, he thinks she lives in the computer! Gammi and Kaden had the best time together - they went to the Wild Animal Park, the playground, lots of walks, the mall, and over to the Grant's for a long lunch. Meanwhile, during a lot of this, Kevin and I took our first trip without Kaden. With Gammi in charge, we drove up to Santa Barbara to celebrate out 3rd wedding anniversary. It meant the world to us to know that Kaden was in the hands of someone who loved him as much as we did, and we were really able to relax. THANKS GAMMI!

Since Gammi has left, I've noticed that Kaden knows a lot of new tricks. It is amazing how much he learns when he is with her. We've teased that it is Gammi Boot Camp, but I have to believe a lot of it comes from her constant interaction with him and her incredible talent as an educator. When I think about it, almost all of Kaden's major milestones have started after spending time with Gammi. We'll have to move her out here when it comes time for college prep!

Gammi's visit made us realize just how difficult it is to be so far away from family, but it also gave us a greater appreciation for our time with them. When you see someone every day, it is easy to take them for granted; when you only get a few weeks with them a year, you cherish every second. We love you so much, Mom!