quick review

Spent the month of June in Utah visiting the fam. Came home to an empty house because Chris was in Boston for work. Broke out the ice cream maker for annual 4th of July ice cream and BBQ followed with fireworks and swimming. Returned to Boston with Chris for another week, with intentions of playing with "Boston friends" each and every day. REALITY CHECK!!
Wednesday: knowing that friends would be gathering at the local beach, I loaded up Savanna for a day at the beach. We are up & off on time. Arrive at the beach in record time. Find FREE parking for two-hours. Blow past the playground with minor whining. SCORE!
Swimsuits on-check. Sunscreen on-check. Do we have everything?-check. Make way to the tide pool(s) and BAM!! Savanna went ballistic. She'd get sand on her hand-cry. Sand in her shoe {which were crocs}-cry. Full-on, no-holds-barred tantrum IN THE SAND. Quick think. . .water! She l-o-v-e-s swimming. Baths, pools, ocean...it's all the same right? WRONG! Our great adventure ended in 40 minutes. Naps were had by all upon returning to our hotel room. That is after a very, very large Diet Coke for me.
Next up, play with friends at Liz's house. This went over just as expected. Savanna played near, but not with Calvin & Rory. She would sneak and steal all the visible balls and place them in her "looting pile". While this was happening I enjoyed a fresh diet coke, chips & salsa, and adult conversation with Liz and Jennie. Just before leaving Liz busted out the ALL-TIME greatest game ever to play with your child during a l-o-n-g afternoon. Don't Eat Pete! Seriously, I'd never heard of it & it's a hit! Thanks Liz and Jennie for the great low-key afternoon. It was just what this mommy needed after what has now become known as "the excursion."
Somewhere in there we drove to New Hampshire and stole a/c units from my Aunt's basement while they were away. Played with their pooch and Uncle Stan. Returned to the hotel only to notice Savanna's swollen eyes. Crying or allergies? I just felt bad cause she'd mentioned her "eyes" in the car, but I just thought her hair was buggin'. Mean Mommy! Her eyes healed and I'm happy to report:
Now I am home. I have a monster of a cough/"man voice" and it's getting annoying. We're currently in home renovation mode. Soon our driveway will be DONE. The kitchen, hallway, and Savanna's bedroom will be painted. Ceiling fans, light fixtures, and trim will be installed. Then it's onto the yard. Grass, walkways, house painting. Oh My!