Maeve Space update

We are about settled in our new home now. I'm sure 10 years from now we'll still have a few boxes to sort through. Why we can't just get rid of them now? I'll never be able to explain the desires of the heart for total crap.

Maeve is adapting well to her new space. Her skills on the playground have quadrupled since being here and getting to see older kids on the playground. Now if she could just learn to pump her feet on the swing, we'd be all set. Instead, she is into swinging on her belly, which often means standing by to guard her head as she swings wildly past the upright poles of the swingset. Suppose it will take a few crashes before she makes some adjustments.

Potty time is going well...most of the time. Most days Maeve has figured out how to master her bladder. I think initially her draw to the potty was to set up her gear, potty seat and stool to help her onto the bowl. It's frightening to see her climb up there on her own. I can't believe we haven't found her knee deep in the bowl yet, or worse, head deep. She manages though. Other days, mama is doing laundry like mad to make sure there are enough undies for tomorrow.

On other adapting news. Our dear friends Hannah, Sam, Anabelle and Silas have left for their year hiatus in Australia. We will miss them like mad!! We are hopeful that we'll get to take a trip across that great ocean to see them though.

And as if one of our favorite families leaving wasn't enough, Jody, Jeremy and Ethan will be leaving at the end of July for their next adventure. Jody was accepted to Dartmouth Medical School and Jeremy will be participating in a year long teacher training program. Ethan plans on cramming more things into his mouth and spending time with his grandparents.

The remainder of the family here at Maeve space is just busy gestating. The summer is proving to be a cool one. This may upset many out there that look forward to this season every year. However, this pregnant gal is happy to usher in the cooler days. Living inside with A/C has benefits, sure, but I can only take so much. September doesn't seem so far off now.