Even though we see Justin and Joy every day, we have begun this practice of the two of them coming to our house for a Saturday dinner. Just as if we were living next to each other in Toronto.

Justin and I play chess in the living room. Joy plays with some of Justin’s old toys, plays with Justin, and with Suzy.

Right now I’m sitting in my Archie Bunker chair while Justin sits on the sofa. Joy leaps at him, and he grabs her tightly.

“I gotcha!” he exclaims and she shrieks in happiness. “I gotcha and I’m never letting you go!”

Joy struggles in his arms. “I’m never ever ever letting you go!” he says as she struggles. He releases his hold just enough to allow her to escape.

[Click on the title to read the entire diary entry!]