Almost back in business

I finally broke down yesterday and bought a new charger for our camera battery (I’m sure that I will find the old one tomorrow).  So everyone who has been waiting for new pictures of Julia will get their wish soon.  Now that I have a fully charged battery I just have to take the pictures!  But I’m sure there will be plenty of photo ops this weekend as we have some fun things planned.  So stay tuned….

In other news, we have been trying to keep busy and keep our minds off of the stress of having our house on the market.  We spent a little over a week with Andrew’s parents last week and had a great time visiting with them and making the most of what may be one of our last trips to Charlottesville.  I made two trips to the wonderful farmer’s market, Julia and I explored the Children’s Discovery Museum (the live beehive was a huge hit) and took in storytime at the library, we spent a bunch of time at the pool, and Andrew and I even made it to the driving range!  It was a fun week and we’re grateful that Julia could have so much time with her Southern grandparents!

Back at home, we’re having a slower summer than spring.  We do not have as many classes or activities planned which is nice and has allowed us to spend more time just playing outside and with friends in the neighborhood.  Julia has been growing like a weed and has been increasing her verbal and physical skills to match.  This week she has been practicing hopping on one foot and standing in tree pose – I wish balance came as easily to me!  She continues to love to sing and her favorite song, by far, is Twinkle Twinkle.  And she is keeping us laughing with her vocabulary and reasoning skills.  Today there was this conversation:

Julia: I want to swing

Andrew: It’s time to go to dinner

Julia: I eat dinner every night

Andrew: You need to eat

Julia: I don’t need to eat, I need to swing

(needless to say she ended up swinging)

and this one:

Andrew: Julia, give Mommy a kiss and a hug

Julia: Mommy, take a kiss. Take a kiss, Mommy

Thanks Julia!  I’ll take a kiss anytime!