Dizzy's New Family (sniff, sniff)

This weekend, Dizzy drove up to Berkeley. In addition to his studies at Cal, Dizzy also left to go live with Kristin. As you can tell from the pictures below (last one is a split second after a big smooch), he has never been shy about expressing his undying love for Ms. Brainerd. (Is she a mom to him or a girlfriend? Hard to tell!) He lept right up into the car as if driving away with her was the most natural thing in the world. Kris texted me from the road to let me know he was doing great and snoring loudly from the back seat. That kid!
It was pretty sad to see him go, but his enduring love for Kris and immediate love for Jamil made the "hand off" much easier. It was the right time. Dizzy was getting grumpier and grumpier with the kids, growling and just on edge all the time. The kids were scared too and avoided all interaction with him, if possible. It's too bad Diz couldn't get over it, but I think he was just scared more than jealous, though that could not have helped. So, on the bright side, this really will be better for everyone. And, Kris was able to leave with him on her birthday, commenting that it was one of the best birthday gifts she has ever received. Indeed! Happy Birthday, Kris. Diz, you will be missed!