Jenny

Spending the day with Mom and Dad is fun. Dad is quieter than usual, but he seems to be enjoying himself as much as we are. We take them to the Observatory and on a couple of studio tours, which they get a kick out of. Tomorrow, they're going to a taping of a game show. Since they are leaving Wednesday afternoon, we want to spend as much time with them as possible.

When we get home and walk in the door, my cell phone rings. It's Esther, and she wants to nail down some final arrangements for the party tomorrow. The celebration begins at four in the afternoon,...