In between rains, I managed to get more garden cleanup done, but the real action was happening indoors.

E had been on one of their baking whirlwinds, turning out dozens of delectable sweet confections.  They tasted as good as they looked.  I did some housework, made a pasta dinner with Y’s help, but mostly ended up just spending time with Y, playing and hanging out.  Some of the time I was mediating between Y and S, who tries to crash the party whenever it’s not all centered around him.

The living room became Y’s big fort, and some hide-and-seek took place.  Eventually Y and I ended up lying around on my bed talking and doing smartphone stuff, while Avdi was out at yet another school orientation.  Since they’ve been back, Y seems to be spending more time with me, which is a good new development.  I’m also learning more of the latest slang.  Rizz.  Sigma.  Skibidi toilet.  It’s literally a different language.