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Parker and Nicky, my delightful nephews aged 10 and 9-days-shy-of-7, were here this weekend.

I met them at Finch station where my sister dropped them off for a visit. Parker has stayed with me before but Nicholas has not, so this was going to be an interesting test. Still, as he spends alternate weekends with his father (divorce, custody, yuck) I figured an overnight with his uncle and his big brother should be just fine.

Despite some initial concerns about not having the right bedtime supplies, though, Nicky settled right in, and Parker, well, he can make himself at home anywhere. Highlights of last night: Nicky got 5 new Webkinz for his collection asa birthday present, then we played with Star Wars toys while Parker watched the 2-part season finale of Doctor Who for this year. Then outside we went with the lightsabres for some fun in the park when it got dark.

Today we were up and out pretty early, and the shopping began. A few things at So Hip It Hurts, and a few more things at Toys R Us, then to the movie theatre to watch The Clone Wars, this time being my second. The verdicts from the kids? Nicky liked it, Parker did not.

And now they have gone home. I had them with me for 24 hours almost to the minute, and not once did I stop to count the hours until they left. I loved having them with me. Now that they have gone home I actually feel a bit lonely, truth be told. I've tidied up my apartment (it wasn't that messy really) and Jay is coming by shortly for some Blakes 7 episodes, so I am not going to be on my own for long, but it's only after guests leave that I feel a bit wistful. Still, I'll see the kids again soon enough, and now that I know they can both survive a visit here together, they can stay over again and have some more fun. I am glad they came; I like to think that them coming here to stay for an overnight is a good experience for them, and it gives my sister a break. And for me, well, it gives me someone to play Star Wars with...

That is all.