Tami, Lindsey, and Isaiah have flown back to Ohio for a few days, so it is just Timothy and I here. We had some great friends watch Timothy yesterday and today while I worked, and I have taken Friday and Monday off to play.

Tonight we went to Chuck E. Cheese’s as a treat for Timothy. He has been talking about it all day, and it was the first thing he asked about when I picked him up after work. This is not my favorite place, but he loves it. Besides, Timothy is not into quiet steakhouses yet. Maybe next year.

We had a blast. From the hotdog and fries, to bopping groundhogs, to punching ducks and riding in a Bob the Builder truck, he wore himself out. At the end of the night, he redeemed his tickets for a squishy rubber frog, a dozen plastic bugs, and a roll of Smarties (he said he wants to share the Smarties with Lindsey when she gets back). He also got to hug the Mouse, which was a big deal.

All I got was this lousy picture. And some very, very special time with my son.