Another action-packed weekend

This weekend Daisy and I stayed with Gommy and Gompy in Healdsburg, and my cousin Rachel and her daughter Hannah came to stay with us! It was a totally spontaneous surprise visit, and we had a great, great time. Hannie is almost four, and Daisy is almost three, and I have to say this is the best they've ever gotten along together--although they have always gotten along well. I think what made this even better was that Daisy is so much sturdier on her feet now and can keep up with Hannah much more than in the past. (Also, because they're older, they're just more capable of interaction and friendship than before.) Anyway, these two girls ran around together, played without fighting, shared toys and foods, hugged, held hands, and had NO PROBLEMS the whole weekend. It was fantastic. I feel very lucky that Hannie is the kind of girl who is interested in younger children, since I know that's not always the case. She is a truly kind, spirited big-hearted girl, that Hannie, and I am proud to be her auntie (or second cousin? I'm going with auntie, even though I know that's technically wrong). We took the girls to playgrounds and to Howarth Park in Santa Rosa, where they went on the merry-go-round and a kiddie train. This morning, we all went swimming in the pool at Rachel's motel. And there was also a lot of outdoor activity in Gommy's back yard. This is about the most tired I've ever seen Daisy... unless it was last weekend.