Highlights: Early AM departure to juggle an early work meeting and Lauren's dental appointment. All went well. Work was busy A.F. We went to dinner, all of us and my mom, at Aqui, kicking off the birthday celebrations and bidding a temporary farewell to Lauren. Temporary in that she's close enough that she'll often be returning. If that were not the case, I'd be a wreck. Lauren bought Tommy a West Valley hoodie and a gift card, and he was genuinely touched and grateful. We ended the night playing Farkle and Jen/Lauren played Rummikub, a ritual I will miss next week.