hangin' out
Thank goodness that I have a flexible job. Laura went into Manhattan early this morning. As soon as our day nurse arrived, I was going to take Sophia to school and then head off to the office. Day nurse didn't show. Can't really leave Ira here alone while I take Sophia to school. So? Ira's sleeping, Sophia's playing with Play-Doh and I'm frustrated. Oh well, what are you gonna do?
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As the summer kicked off, Laura and I felt the weight of not being able to see family. After much thought, we decided that it was important for Sophia to connect with her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
So when June rolled around, Laura and Sophia set off for St. Louis. (Meanwhile, my mom flew to Brooklyn to help me take care of Ira.) Laura and Sophia had a great time seeing the Heintz clan. Laura was able to sleep in a few mornings and Sophia had a blast in the backyard. (Notice the Cards shirts. My father-in-law is trying his hardest to remind Sophia that there is baseball life outside Yankee Stadium.)
When July rolled around, Sophia and I set off for Atlanta. (Meanwhile, Laura's parents came to Brooklyn to help Laura out with Ira.) My oldest sis and her family live there. My parents, other sister and her fam all came to Atlanta as well. It was the first ever Cousins' Camp. I didn't get to sleep in like Laura did in St. Louis (and don't think that Laura hasn't heard about that!) but Sophia did have a blast with her cousins.
Sophia can't quit talking about both trips. Laura and I missed each other dearly during those trips and we were made aware of how dependent we are on one another in our care for Ira.
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As the summer kicked off, Laura and I felt the weight of not being able to see family. After much thought, we decided that it was important for Sophia to connect with her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
So when June rolled around, Laura and Sophia set off for St. Louis. (Meanwhile, my mom flew to Brooklyn to help me take care of Ira.) Laura and Sophia had a great time seeing the Heintz clan. Laura was able to sleep in a few mornings and Sophia had a blast in the backyard. (Notice the Cards shirts. My father-in-law is trying his hardest to remind Sophia that there is baseball life outside Yankee Stadium.)
When July rolled around, Sophia and I set off for Atlanta. (Meanwhile, Laura's parents came to Brooklyn to help Laura out with Ira.) My oldest sis and her family live there. My parents, other sister and her fam all came to Atlanta as well. It was the first ever Cousins' Camp. I didn't get to sleep in like Laura did in St. Louis (and don't think that Laura hasn't heard about that!) but Sophia did have a blast with her cousins.
Sophia can't quit talking about both trips. Laura and I missed each other dearly during those trips and we were made aware of how dependent we are on one another in our care for Ira.-
posted by jch at
10:19 AM
5 Comments:
It's so nice to be able to travel, even if it had to be separated.
We also have cousins' summer camp, though it's specifically Aunt Mary's Summer Camp. Mom's getting so OLD that this summer was Aunt Mary's Summer Camp, Gen II. The kids learn sassy words, play dress-up, get raisin-hands from the blow-up pool, and generally become rugrats by the end of the week. Sophia should go next summer.
Hey, Joe, why did you have to pick the Cousins' Camp pic wherein Sophia looks like a movie star and our kids look like the goofballs they are? Huh? peace -- Kate
Cousin camp?!? How fun is THAT?!? You guys are richly blessed in your extended families.
Cousin's Camp was absolutely fantastic! The only thing that would have made it better would have been if Ira had been there!!!
Ryan has a client who has a camp for his grandchildren and he calls it "Camp Run-a-muck!" Isn't that darling????
Love,
Mom/Gram/Glo
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