We had an incredible holiday weekend, complete with our own "private" fireworks display. A friend of ours threw a party where there were probably 30 kids running around, with tons for them to do and lots of people for me and Travis to talk to. They even got a permit for real fireworks, which they set off as soon as it got dark. What a fun evening!
Then on Sunday we went up to Rockford, and had a nice visit with my folks. Travis and I even got to go on a bike ride together, although "together" is used loosely since I can't even begin to keep up with him. That was pretty frustrating for me, but we worked through it. We got to see my dad play in the Charles City community band before their fireworks display, which was cancelled because of the rain anyway. Emily danced like crazy when they played Stars and Stripes, jumping and jumping and jumping. Her blond hair just flies when she does that, and although she's definitely her father's daughter, she looks quite a bit like little Kristin at that age.
After all that travel and socializing with others, Travis and I have been impressed with how much effort it takes to connect with each other. They aren't kidding when they say marriage is a lot of work!! Our sixth anniversary is coming up in a few weeks, although it's been 10 years that I've known him. Amazing what has changed in that time. I am so glad to be married to someone who will work with me through my fog of sleepiness and emotional challenges. Emily and Audrey and I had a playdate this morning, and the best part of it is seeing that in talking to other people, I see how happy I am to have MY kids, with their challenges and successes, even if those other kids are perfectly fine.
Audrey's top teeth have broken through, and she seems quite relieved. She's really quite sturdy sitting on her own now, but crawling isn't something she's really working towards. It's funny; she's content on her tummy now, and she likes rolling around, but she generally is happy with her surroundings, much like Baby Emily was! And what a beauty she is, with her hair growing in longer. Just like with the playdate, yeah, my friends' kids are all really fun and nice, but mine are just the most beautiful and amazing!
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