XW went back by herself to Thailand for a week yesterday. When she was there for 3 weeks last month with the kids and Ed, she did not visit with her mom much. I hear her mom's health is not good, but I also think having Ed around made for an uncomfortable environment with her mom and brother.

The kids and I have been having a great time in Kauai. Taking it slower today in the morning and will try to do some boogie boarding today and maybe a bit more explorations for some ocean lava pools. Next Tuesday and Wednesday will probably be very wet as the remains of Hurricane Felicia is forecast to pass by.

We have finished a week here and have two more weeks to go before returning to the mainland. My father and step mom will be staying with us for a few days during our last week. They have a wedding to attend here and they lengthened their trip so as to spend some time with the kids and I.