Summer hiatus! What can I say. With clinical begun in May, the work force/schedule a-changing due to office expansion, the day to day has become routine and cumbersome at times. Fortunately, we were able to sneak a week of family time in Maine, New Hampshire, and end it in PA for a "stay-cation" wrap-up. July included Yarmouth Clam Fest, re: diaper derby (!); this is a race for tots ages crawling and up, with heats, winners, and wow! the audiences! Much larger than anticipated and it was as hilarious as we could imagine. Not to mention that (un)fortunately Elle did exactly what we expected. Sat still. Yup! In her heat of 11 babes, just 2 moved forward, or at all, and were declared winner for the next round. Like usual, Elliot seemed content in just observing the scene.
NH we celebrated Mimi's 60th and had a surprise guest list and lobster dinner for her. E got to meet more new family members and enjoyed her travels, despite the constant car seat. Overall, she and Winnie as co-pilot were true champions. It was a nice switch up in the middle of this heat!
Today, though, as it has been off and on, was an autumn tease. Despite August being the "Sunday of summer," it was lovely to have windows open, spread mulch in the front yard among the annuals, and absorb cool breezes under the shade of our maple. Picked up lil E from daycare, splashed in the tub, and am now sipping on a pinot grigio with library read in tow for my next book club get together come October. Just needed a pumpkin spice latte to make this a real fall day!
Lastly, looking forward to the next 24 hours, because as of 7:44pm tomorrow evening, Elliot will be officially 1! As she itches to walk, there's not much to fear less the impending play of tag and chase! Can't believe what 365 days on this earth means for our darling daughter, and I am thrilled to discover what else she will become in the coming years.
