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.

Learning, what a beautiful thing

There is a lot of learning happening. You are into climbing on everything. The sofa, chairs (into standing position !), up and down the stairs, etc. Pretty amazing to see you pull yourself up like that.

You are starting to follow directions really well. When I ask you, "where is your drink/milk" you go and get your sippy cup from wherever you left it; "go get another book to read," you know to go to the book shelf and grab another book; "come sit next to Mama to read," you come and sit next to me; "where is the elephant?" and you find it out of all your other stuffed animals. It's awesome to see you process that information and make the connection. Your response to "No" is another story. You are still testing the waters in that area. Sometimes you listen to "No, let's not go upstairs," but most often you do it anyway. The funny thing is you are starting to say "no" to things yourself: "are you ready to get out of the bath?" "No." "Do you want another bite?" "No." It's pretty cute, especially the way you say it.

Flying around the house

running around the house with the fly swaper - now that's fun!

Sunday Morning Bliss

Playing hard. Working on puzzles. Riding the old horse. Sun is streaming in. Plenty of sleep for everyone. Cool morning air. Full of possibilities. Maybe the pool. Maybe going out to lunch. Fresh pasta from the farmers market. Sweet, local tomatoes.

I am afraid to take him to the hair dresser. Afraid they will cut off all his hair, or that he will look too grown up, too official. That innocent head of hair. So I started cutting it myself last night, nervously. It turned out OK, definitely "unprofessional" but sweet. I know he and I will only get away with that for a little while longer. So I better enjoy it.