Cinci - Day 5 - Family Time

Dec 31,

After working out, this afternoon we had lunch with abuelitos. After lunch we made a quick stop by Coffee Emporium and Bella went back to her friends. Sofia hung out with me a little bit but then did her own thing as well. Lionel and I had dinner with Claire's parents in Hyde Park, did an impromptu visit to one of my old mentors, and saw the new year start before calling it a night.  

I am happy that the girls have friends to celebrate with, but I am definitely not used to starting the year without them. I liked it more when it was always the four of us and, after the Happy New Year photos, I knew they were safely tucked in their beds. And, when I walked up to my room, I could take one last look at them.

Cinci - Day 5 - Final Mileage

Dec 31,

This morning I started my day by working out, and completing my final mileage for the year. I am proud of myself for pushing to do more than barely crossing the 500 mile mark.

Cinci - Day 4 - A few activities

Dec 30,

Today I had lunch with my friend Nathalie, who used to be our neighbor long time ago, Lionel and I made a stop at Coffee Emporium, I went to see Wicked with abuelita, and Lionel and I had dinner downtown. And the girls continued to enjoy their friend time.

Cinci - Day 3 - Friends Night Group Lunch

Dec 29,

Today I had lunch with some of our Friends Night group. Not everyone was able to make it, but it was great to see those who did. We have literally known each other for decades, and have gone through a lot in our personal lives - good and bad. So there are lots of joint memories in here.

Cinci - Day 2 - Around Town

Dec 28,

Today I drove by the girls elementary school, and our old house in Mt Washington. We then had lunch with abuelitos before the girls went their own way, and my mom and I went to the Krohn Conservatory, one of my favorite Holiday stops. I have so many memories there with the girls, so it is a special place. Lionel and Bella ended up getting tickets for the Bengals' game, and went with Kaitlin and her family. And we met again for dinner at a new bar-type place in Hyde Park. Only the adults, as the girls were doing their own thing.

Cinci - Day 1 - The Long Drive

Dec 27,

This morning we left the house at 6:40 am to drive to Cincinnati. The girls slept for a good chunk of the time, which was fine by us. Lionel drove half way, I then drove 3 hours, and Sofia then drove the rest of the way. Between a quick detour to check out Penn State, a lunch stop, and bathroom breaks, it ended up being 14 hours door to door. I bet Sofia is happy she doesn't get to do the drive on the way back, as she is flying directly from Cincinnati to Denver. But having my car in town allows her to move around while Lionel and I use a rental car.

Last day of break in Boston

Dec 26,

Today was our last day of break in Boston as tomorrow we drive to Cincinnati. I finally ordered our canvas for our trips to Europe in 2022 and earlier this summer, and met my friend Mario who is taking care of Kika while we are away. Besides picking up my new reading glasses, taking Sofia to her own eye appointment, and packing for the trip, Sofia and I also went to see the Titanic Exhibit  - which was a good mami-fifi time.