Long time

Wow, I didn't realize it had been so long between blog posts!  I clearly have been a slacker, but in my defense I was busy packing not only for our week long trip to Cape Cod, but also for our 3 month stay in FL. 

We had a great time in Cape Cod and I've quickly realized that Emma's feet will not touch the ground the entire time we are in FL unless I make her as her grandpa picks her up any time she makes a peep and carries her around the house.  I can tell she is spoiled rotten, but she's so darn cute that you can't even blame her. 

Our friend Emily braved flying alone with her 16 month old son and enjoyed some time on the Cape with us and then we drove into Boston for some sight seeing.  Can I tell you that we had gorgeous weather?  Emily may have thought it was a little chilly, but I love the fall and am hating this hot weather in Florida already. 

The day after we all left the Cape my dad's lady friend and I left with Emma to drive to Florida.  Yes, I said drive.  Thank goodness for the swagger wagon because you need a lot of crap for 3 months away from home with a baby.  Of course there is always the slightest possibility that I may have overpacked....plus we had Beast with us as he's going to live with my sister.  Luckily a chihuahua does not take up much room. 

I cannot even think of any funny stories about our drive as I've tried to mostly block it out.  It wasn't bad.  Just long.  3 days in the van with an infant gave me a good idea what pcs'ing will be like and I've already told Paul he's going to have to drive one vehicle out ahead of time and fly back to drive with us or we'll have to ship our other car because there is no way I could make that drive in the car alone.  Em was good in the morning, but was bored and lonely in the afternoon and I usually had to sit in back with her to keep her from fussy (did I mention she's spoiled?).  My poor little girl is a trooper though.  As soon as we'd stop for a break and get her out of the car she was all big smiles.  Happy baby. 

We've already seen our friend Jen T. who came over for dinner last night and got to experience my dad, his lady friend, and another couple in all their wine drinking glory.  I think Jen is going to Napa with them next year.  lol 

Em has been swimming and LOVED it as I expected.  I got her a little baby float raft and she kicked herself all over the place.  Of  course my dad put her in the pool when I was in the house (adults were present in the pool) and she was in a cloth diaper.  And she pooped.  Good times.  I think she weighed about 10 more pounds when I picked her up to get her out.  Holy chunky monkey. 

We've also seen my mom twice and she fawns over Em, too. 

After the last few weeks of gluttony I've had I am off to the Y tomorrow to see about a membership.  I cannot continue to be this heavy.  I know I say that repeatedly, but something has to change.  My attitude has to change. 

I am looking forward to catching up with all my old friends this fall even though it's hot and un-fall like. 

Hope all my northern friends are enjoying apple picking and apple cider donuts!  :)