What I Did On Summer Vacation

First off, I didn't have a whole lot of vacation days.  I did enjoy the summer, and had a few days off, and could use some more.

I spent as much time with Baby K. and Miss Mox as I could.  We took a few little trips so she could meet family, and of course everyone loves her- even random grandmas at groceries and rest stops.  I am learning how to be a dad, and it is hard.  I need more free time, and more sleep.   Miss Mox needs it even more, since she is here with the baby while I'm at work.  She is a very good mom, and Baby K. loves her.  Maybe just because she is a food source, but still...

I can't imagine having more than one kid.   One baby to two adults is a good ratio; actually, even that is overwhelming.  Mama Mox, my mother-in-law, has a bunch of kids in the house and I am amazed at her stamina and patience.  She is so happy that school has started, though... 

Ate a lot of good food, went to museums, went to a Dead show.  I have some other writing projects, and I tried to plug away at them.  We have a smaller garden this year and we've tried to stay on top of that, but it has been super hot all summer.  Not just hot spells with breaks- hot all the time.  Since I work nights I am struggling to get up and outside before 10am to get yard work done.  We are enjoying the fruits, or rather vegetables, of our labor: tomatoes, cukes, hot peppers, etc.

We've had a good summer.  We're looking forward to the fall for the weather, and to get some projects done.  Baby K. is getting ready to crawl, and teethe, and start solid food.  Just when we start to figure out how to do things, everything will change.  I'm glad to have Miss Mox by my side (really, leading.)  She is an amazing person.  We are trying to raise an awesome kid.  Looking forward to where life takes us...