Tristan’s Mema and Aunt Angie stayed with us for a few days – they left this morning.

Together we all went to San Francisco to see the bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf – the touristy stuff. Normally, this is something we don’t dare try to do without careful planning out of the time, due to Tristan’s traditional two-nap schedule. However, Tristan takes a good hour or so per meal nowadays, so that already eats time like crazy. He took the experience like a trooper and made friends with his new stroller, where he spent most of the day, including enough nappage that he slept just fine through the night.

We also went to the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Municipal Rose Garden. At the Japanese garden, the park rangers took pity on the poor kids out in the stifling heat and turned on the sprinkler – Tristan LOVED it. While we were at the Rose Garden, we had to stash Tristan under some trees to keep him both from overheating and chasing roses. However, we took him out to Del Taco the same evening and he did very well.

We didn’t get to swim or do much of interest to babies specifically during their visit, but we all got to spend plenty of time together. Tristan enjoyed the company very much and was happy to play with everybody. I got some wonderful time off from caring for him full time the past couple of days, and it seems that we’ve found at least one grandparent who doesn’t run away screaming at his energy as a walker! (I know that Tristan can be overwhelming – after all, he overwhelms us often. 🙂

Mema was very kind and provided Tristan’s next wardrobe and pair of sneakers, as well as a professional-looking handmade blanket, and even some money on top of that. Aunt Angie brought an adorable outfit that will likely be one of Tristan’s only coordinated outfits when we want him to look put-together, as well as his first savings bond. Uncle AJ sent along with them several outfits and bibs that are offensively wonderful, as well as a handmade blanket in strikingly gorgeous shades of blue from Jamie. We appreciate all of the lovely gifts – thank you again. 🙂