Behind (July 22-August 1)

So much for my "summer edition". I've done a terrible job of staying on top of it. I'm now so behind, it's hard to catch up. I'm going to do my best, though, and do it all on one post! Very ambitious.

Highlights of July 22 - August 3

July 22 - At the last minute, I decided I wanted an ice cream social at our house. From 4pm-6pm, friends arrived in our backyard and we hung out and ate ice cream and some various snacks. Nice work spoiling everyone's appetites, right?

July 23 - There was still a bit of birthday cake left, so we had cake for breakfast. One of my favorite breakfasts, as is Vincent's.

Vincent is wearing this windbreaker, fully zipped and hooded for two reasons: 1)he was cold, 2)it makes him look like a ninja.

At karate, Mr. Ness made the kids a fun obstacle course to practice jumping over stuff.

 

July 24 - I took a red-eye flight to Boston, leaving at 10:30pm. I drove myself to the airport, left the car with Master Park, letting them know that someone else will be picking up the car in a few hours, and took a shuttle to the terminal. David's parents arrived in Seattle at 11:30pm, picked up our car, and drove themselves to our house.

 

July 25 - I arrived in Boston around 9:45am. I met Quinn Reeder for the first time.

Back at home, the boys went to Mandarin preschool. David showed PopPop and Nana where to take them, and then they dropped him off at work. Tyler skipped him nap. At about 5pm, he fell asleep on the sofa while Nana read him a book.

 

July 26 - Went with Lucy and Quinn to see the doctor today. He seemed to have gained a little bit of weight, but not as much as they would like him to. I continue to get to know Quinn and help out where I can.

Vincent had a piano lesson this evening.

July 27 - The boys went to Mandarin preschool this morning, again. I got to eat homemade pirogi for lunch. More baby-goodness.

July 28 - Quinn was a little fussy this morning. When he was passed to me so everyone else can get themselves ready, I put him down for a little playmat time. He did really well!

 

My cousin came over to Bob and Lucy's this morning, and we all piled into two cars and drove into Boston for the Food Truck Festival. I had these really yummy fried cauliflower with aioli.

Back at home, the Hunts went out to Remlinger Farm. The boys got to go on a bunch of rides, and even ride ponies!

For dinner, they went to MOD Pizza, where the boys each had two pizzas. They even went up to the counter by themselves, each with $5, and order themselves their second pizzas.

July 29 - I picked up my friend, Joseph, at the Liberty Hotel in Boston, and we drove to Gloucester for dinner. We ate at The Market Restaurant, which was very delicious, and on such a lovely little spot on the water. 

During dinner, I decided that I want to "summer" in New England. I had already started feeling this way yesterday, when we were at a wading pool/spray park before the food trucks. We met up with other friends and their little girls were playing in the water. I loved how it was 10:30am, and they were swimming, unlike Seattle.

At home, apparently, there was some swimming.

July 30 - Lucy, Halina, Quinn and I met up with Ali for lunch at a Mexican restaurant on the river in Waltham. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the sunshine. Quinn slept through the whole thing.

At home, Tyler started cooking camp this morning, while Vincent went back to his summer camp at the bath house. Turns out Tyler loved cooking camp.

July 31 - Time to head home to Seattle. First, Lucy and I took Quinn to another doctor's appointment. So, the story is that he lost a lot of weight after he was born. They want to weigh him every few days to make sure he's gaining weight. And, he did! Not as much as we were hoping, but he is moving in the right direction.

After the appointment, we ate at Sweet Cheeks Q for lunch. Oh my goodness it was good. I got the pork belly. YUM.

My flight back to the west coast was long. It was delayed, but I would still make my connection in SFO. The plane was at capacity, so they wanted those seated in Group 7 (me) to check our bags. Sure, why not? 

Though that leg was long, it wasn't too bad, as I was still somewhat functional. The next leg, the short one, was rough. It was delayed, then we had to wait a long time to take off. The night just seemed to drag on. Just as we were about to take off, someone was not in their seat, and the flight attendants, and even the pilots, kept asking for everyone to take their seat. Frustrating. He finally sat down. Apparently, he didn't feel so good.

Once we got to SeaTac, there was more waiting. The train that takes us to baggage claim was running funny. One train passed us. The second stopped, but then the doors wouldn't close, so we just sat there waiting. Finally, we make it, and there was David, waiting for me at the top of the escalator. My hero.

August 1 - Home. Vincent was the first to wake in the morning. He was happy to see me, and gave me good hugs and kisses. I gave him his gift, a Mega Man comic book. I got up and read him a few pages, then Tyler woke up. I was actually first to wake out of all the adults.

We took the boys to camps, then I picked them up later. Vincent and I went to get food before picking up Tyler and spent a nice hour together.