A New Pleasure

Samantha had a big weekend.  We did some napping, some shopping, and went to the beach.  The beach was not my finest idea ever, but Samantha got to see the sea and stomp around in the sand.  When she hunkered down and went to digging about in the sand we called it good and fled back to the car.  We also had a sunny walk in the park, but the highlight of her weekend was the display case at Baskin Robbins.  Bright colors, a mirror, and adoring onlookers had her in full on charm mode.  Still didn't get any ice cream tho...

Daddy's new job

Samantha has been getting very fussy in the early evening recently, and we have learned that this is because she is (duh!) sleepy.  When Mommy is around she will futz and play, but the slightest aggravation will set her off on an exaggerated crying jag.  When I step in, she fusses for a bit, then zonks right out...down for the evening.  Thus my new job...every evening we snuggle up in the kotatsu (a heated table/blanket contraption) and she falls asleep in my arms while watching the Daily Show.  She's a big Jon Stewart fan, but is usually asleep by the time the guest comes out.  Smart sleepy girl.

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A walk in the park

A pleasant Sunday afternoon stroll with our favorite one year old.