The Peak of Summer

Well, we've almost made it through one of the hottest summers in Texas history and with no change expected in the coming month, we've simply adapted and made the best of things. I love picking Sara up from "school" while she tells me all about her day (painting, playground, friends, singing...) and she's just started playing directly WITH her friends instead of continuing "parallel play." That's fun to watch. Sara's favorite activity (besides talking) is singing and she'd rather sing solo, if you please. She's also "reading" her books (as she's memorized them) more often than she's letting US read them to her. I've learned to do more listening and less talking, which is a good thing to practice in general!

At 28 weeks pregnant, I am feeling my best so far. I consider the coming weeks my SECOND second trimester. All tests and measurements are looking good, nausea is only bothersome every few days, and sleeping is easier with the fortress of pillows I've built around me. This is as comfortable as it's going to get! Despite the typical third trimester woes, "nesting" is in full effect at the Neve home. As my body permits, I am clearing out closets, getting rid of unneeded items, picking out needed items and shopping consignment/garage sales for boy clothes. Even the neighborhood newsletter is finished before deadline! Of course, none of this would be possible without my supportive husband, Sara's "school" twice per week, and the lovely daytime sitter and Mother's Helper who occasionally do things with Sara that I cannot manage given this 100+ degree weather.

Sara Sings "Jesus Loves Me"

Nana Visit & Will's Birthday

Mommy has had so much fun publishing to this blog that I figured I should write a few. Nana came over in an airplane and played with me for a couple of weeks. I really loved playing with Nana and she was so nice to me buying my first tricycle and giving me hugs and kisses. Mommy and Daddy seemed really happy to see her too. While Nana visited, Mommy went on a trip to Boston to visit her friend Erica.

I was not too excited about Mommy leaving and tried explaining this to Nana and Daddy. They both explained that Mommy needed a break and she would be back but I was skeptical. Nana had developed lots of patience from when Daddy was a little boy and so she took me on adventures to the library, the playground, and to see my friends at Mother's Day Out. I had a blast and before I knew it Mommy was back and they told me it was Daddy's birthday. I initially did not believe them but they had balloons so I knew this was legit. Also Nana made these yummy cupcakes that were so good I couldn't help but break out and sing Happy Birthday to Daddy. I had such a fun time. Well I better go. Mommy thinks I am going to nap but I have some tricks up my sleeve...