My Isaiah Joseph,

We picked up daddy from the airport tonight. Lucas cried as soon as he hugged daddy, Elijah was his usual loving self, and Ellie was excited, but wanted to make sure she didn’t act too excited. They did their hug attacks tonight. I’m sure you would have asked for them, at least small ones, because that’s who you are.

I’m hoping that the next few weeks are packed full of fun things and memories that didn’t exist last summer at this time. We are planning on going to Kennywood, go to the Children’s Museum, go to Heinz History Center, maybe go to a Pirate game, see some fireworks, and just spend some “family” time.

I am also more than excited to turn my brain off. Daddy asked your siblings in the car if they always argued like they were, I laughed and told him I guess that four months away had him forgetting what chaos our house is.

I feel like you would really match with the energy Lucas brings now. I’ve tried to find a way to explain how he shows up on a daily basis, but I haven’t found the words yet. I do know that you would appreciate it and feed off of it yourself.

Turning my brain off “mom mode” for a little bit is also going to allow me to get some personal things done that I need to do. My teaching application needs to be the first thing completed.

I’m falling asleep because nobody is this house sleeps. I love you more than anything, my baby. Goodnight and sweet dreams.