Family Time

Paul and I took Joaquin and Lila on a walk around the arboretum today after I made French toast and we opened presents from our wonderful families. Sounds peaceful, right? It was, if you don't count the periodic tantrums caused by removing from Joaquin's almost-two-year-old grasp the following, in no particular order: the dog's tail, a butter knife, the entire Sunday New York Times (all sections), and a red Sharpie pen with a missing cap. Ah, toddlerhood! I was talking to my friend Laurelyn yesterday and she I agreed that the best training for being a parent is being a waitress. It's very stressful and fast-paced, you have to carry lots of things that are heavy and awkward and fragile, and the customers are very demanding.

It was so nice to have a few days off this week, but I have to admit that it's very hard for me not to take any photos...