The Gaga Chronicles

With Josh back at school this week and Isaac's first day next week, we had a childcare snafu on our hands. Thankfully, my family was available to help us out. Last week, Isaac played with his cousins in the North Shore while Nicole watched him.  This week, my mom and dad are watching Isaac for two days (and two nights!) and then Danielle will finish off the week. It's also a special week because I'm giving a talk at Southwestern University and it happens to be our ninth wedding anniversary on Thursday.

To celebrate our anniversary and take advantage of these childless nights, Josh and I enjoyed a nice dinner last night and then a 5:30am trip to the gym--that's a real treat. We then donated blood after work together. It's fun and special doing things together that typically would be done alone.

Meanwhile, my mom has been sending us reports about Isaac's visit. Here is a snapshot of life in Barrington right now:

  "This morning after breakfast, shower (I was in the shower, he stripped and came in too even though he had been already dressed) and music, we went to the Barrington park so he could ride his scooter and play in the park. We also went to the library where Isaac played with trucks and loved it." Later Isaac had a long nap and went to cello practice with my mom where the teacher commented that Isaac "keeps the beat!" After dinner, my dad made a fire and the three played music together.

It sure is fun having this different schedule, but we miss Isaac and I imagine the novelty of 5:30 at the Y would wear off eventually!