I just noticed that it has been ONE year since I started up this blog. Cool. Here is hoping it will have a long life.

When I was working on the post from yesterday, I meant to write something too. But, your little hands got in the way and you accidentally hit the button that uploaded the post.

I was going to write about how we have been home with you for the last three working days. Day care was closed, so papa and i were able to spend half the day with you each. A little taste of what working part time would be like. It would be nice. Maybe some day. The weather has been gorgeous too, so it's been especially nice to have extra time outside together. Things you are into:

• riding your little tricycle and getting much better at it
• walking up and down the street
  
• going in and out of the shed - you LOVE that shed
• eating A LOT. After you are finished with your meal, you must have whatever we are eating too
• you have been saying "bye" whenever we lay you down in bed and it's time to go to sleep
• you are starting to play with blocks (stacking)
• you are into your books, especially the ones with animals
  
• you know how to make the sound of a dog, bear and horse and do it every time you see it in a book
• you look up into the sky every time you hear an airplane go by
• you look up into the trees when you hear the birds

Weekend away

We had a great weekend in DC which included me going out with friends on a Saturday night for drinks! Yes, that is pretty special these days. I don't remember the last time I did that. Sure we were a little tired the next day wakened by boys early, early in the morning, but soo worth it. I need to make sure to do that again soon. There is nothing better than feeling balanced by all the little things in life that bring joy. It's also during those times that I feel damn lucky.

Cheekalicious!

Not so funny

While cleaning up my desktop, I came across this picture. I have posted it before, but it made me smile again. Here is Miles with his cousins Louise and Violette. It's so sweet how hard they are trying to make him smile. He is hardly impressed :) To his credit, he was feeling quiet sick the entire time.

slowing down

Work has been very demanding lately, but I finally feel like I have some breathing space again. In fact, I am sitting here with awesome red wine and dark chocolate (thanks Papa!) feeling very relaxed. Work should slow down now for a while and I am looking forward to the fall. There is the Folk Festival, weekend trips to the mountains, vineyards, and the apple orchard. In late November we are off to Germany!! We got the flights and passports are ordered. I can't wait, although I am slightly nervous about the long airplane ride with Miles.