The fun of having Ammon work for Delta: the family can ride standby for free! Which means Ashley could decide on Friday that she wanted to come to Seattle, hop in a plane first thing in the morning, have a fun day in the emerald city, and then fly back that night like no big deal.

They started off sightseeing on their own while I did errands and life admin. And then they came to my place to see the troll, have some introvert-restorative quiet time for Cade, and watch the Sea Fair Blue Angels air show from my roof. During Cade’s quiet time, Ashley and I sat up on the roof and talked—it was the best.