Year Two, Months 10-12

I’m back at my dad’s with functioning internet service, so I thought I’d do one last recap before tomorrow’s birthday…

May, June, and July 2009

To be sure, late spring and early summer had their fair share of ups and downs. On the up side, we had a lot of visitors: my dad, my mom and stepdad, and M’s parents and grandmother. The kids got smarter and smarter and funnier and more independent. Rebecca gave up her pacifier with almost zero drama. We had playdates with friends and fun in the sun.

We also had what felt like six straight weeks of 63 degrees and raining. Major cabin fever in the middle of June and early July. Limited options for outings since everything was mobbed. Stir-crazy and cranky toddlers. It certainly wasn’t the easiest phase we’ve had to deal with.

Year Two had a lot of ups and downs. Yes, the challenges have been substantial and exhausting. But the flip side of it is that they are so much more fun and interactive and clever and interesting. Maddening, too, but also so much fun. What a year.