While Sydney and I get bogged down in job applications and sleep-deprivation, the kids aren’t exactly sitting still. Nathaniel is making serious strides in solid foods, and just today he got up the first four steps of our (steep!) ground-floor stairs. Katherine is engaging in something of a prolonged war with potty-training (she does nothing the easy way), and jumped out of her crib at nap time for the first time today. I don’t think she particularly cared for the landing, though, so she may stay in until her legs get a bit longer. Life is rather exciting around here!
Adding to the excitement, we’ll get the opportunity to spend time with friends in the next week. On Saturday I’m leaving Sydney with both kids (he is exhibiting something like resigned trepidation at the prospect) and going into London to meet up with my college roommate, Lisa. I think there will be tea, cupcakes, and other kinds of girly decadence. Early next week we’re expecting Christi (our Ithaca housemate) and her brother, as they make a whirlwind trip to the UK. After my recent flights with the kids, I’m so glad that the company is coming to us!
Erin
Alan Schmierer