Back at home in St Louis after a month away, 1200 miles in my brother's old Jeep, three states, one funeral, several birthday celebrations, a graduation party, family gatherings, and uncountable other activities. The girls and I survived flying without assistance between Syracuse, Chicago, and St Louis last night, arriving around 10 PM. We did need to rely on the kindness of strangers to exit the plane, however, as I had two girls who both fell asleep about 5 minutes before landing. One of those girls (guess which one) absolutely refused to wake up, responding to my yelling, poking, and other attempts by curling up in a ball on the floor of the plane. So another passenger carried off our backpack while I carried both girls and Mariel's "pack yack" off and then deposited them in the stroller.
Our first day home involved lots of coffee on my part, unpacking, cleaning, cooking, napping (sadly, only Noella got in on that one) a walk with two girls and the dogs (who seem pretty happy to see us), more cleaning and cooking, laundry, lots of dress up clothes for Mariel, Noella scaling the steps to the kitchen without a second thought, a playdate with our neigbors, and more laundry. Now I am online, and suddenly wondering why I am not sleeping instead! Tomorrow, babyproofing.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Back by popular demand...
I had no idea that people were actually reading this blog, but have recently heard several complaints about the absence of posts in the past week and a half. Now that I know I have an audience, I shall be more conscious of my timing!
The girls and I had a nice visit to New Hampshire. They got in lots of time with Grampy and Babci. Even better, Noella began taking 2 hour long naps there. Maybe there is something in the New Hampshire air?
The next stop was a trip to Westport, Mass on Friday to surprise my friend Monisha for her birthday. Patrick met us there, so we all got to spend the weekend together (along with 10 other adults). It was a beautiful area, gorgeous house, and a great time with lots of old (you can use whichever definition of that word you prefer) friends.
Below are a group of us that have survived many years of late nights, less than wise decisions, and a lot of great times. Here's to Mo, Cathy, (me), Katy, and Laura!
I had no idea that people were actually reading this blog, but have recently heard several complaints about the absence of posts in the past week and a half. Now that I know I have an audience, I shall be more conscious of my timing!
The girls and I had a nice visit to New Hampshire. They got in lots of time with Grampy and Babci. Even better, Noella began taking 2 hour long naps there. Maybe there is something in the New Hampshire air?
The next stop was a trip to Westport, Mass on Friday to surprise my friend Monisha for her birthday. Patrick met us there, so we all got to spend the weekend together (along with 10 other adults). It was a beautiful area, gorgeous house, and a great time with lots of old (you can use whichever definition of that word you prefer) friends.
Below are a group of us that have survived many years of late nights, less than wise decisions, and a lot of great times. Here's to Mo, Cathy, (me), Katy, and Laura! 
And finally- we are now in Cape Cod, at Patrick's Aunt Jay's house. Our last leg of vacation will end tomorrow, and then it will be back to land locked St Louis.
In other news- Noella's first tooth is poking through! Just in time for her 7 month milestones!
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