Let's forgive me for not getting to this until what is essentially the second week of September, ok? Seeing that the school year is beginning so late, I've kind of been pretending that this past weekend was Labor Day. But, without further ado... For the third year in a row, I completed the Warrior Dash … Continue reading Moms@Work – August posts
Category: vacation
What I missed
After being back and settled in the DelSo for a week, I thought I'd share what I missed this summer while away. Some of the items on the list, I may take for granted when I'm home, while others are always appreciated. The list is not in any order, although alphabetical would naturally be my … Continue reading What I missed
Meteor shower of love
Last week, I had the brilliant idea to get a beach bonfire permit so we could take in the Perseids Meteor showers, beachside. Like last year, we were shut out of our first choice beach, Newcomb Hollow and "settled" for White Crest. If you're unfamiliar with these Wellfleet ocean beaches, trust me, they're all beautiful. … Continue reading Meteor shower of love
A bridge, a baby and some boys
There's almost nothing like the ocean to punctuate time, especially when you're temporarily living on an island which is inaccessible during high tide. The necessity of planning is as explicit and unavoidable as the tide chart adhered to the fridge with a magnet. When the tide is out there's the shallowest of tidal pools under … Continue reading A bridge, a baby and some boys
Vision
The most remarkable thing happened this week - an occurrence which could be considered as a divine lesson about yielding control and letting the miraculous happen. I mean, if you're inclined to think that way. Decide for yourself. My youngest son, who has extremely poor eyesight, placed (with great care, I'm sure) his glasses on … Continue reading Vision
Beach bests – and worsts
Best: outdoor showers under an inky sky sparkling with stars and fireflies Worst: washing towels nearly daily Best: naps on the beach once your children become a certain age Worst: sand in between the sheets Best: fresh ocean breezes Worst: green head flies Best: the slower pace from driving on dirt roads Worst: the layer … Continue reading Beach bests – and worsts
Ingredients for a perfect summer day…
Waffles with NYS maple syrup Finding the unicorn of beaches and being only the second family to arrive and stake claim to the pond. An outdoor shower Lunch, including spicy bloody Mary and lobster salad, and a walk around Edgartown. Solo. A scoop of Mad Martha's butter crunch. With jimmies. My 10 minute nap. An … Continue reading Ingredients for a perfect summer day…
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