Are the dog days of summer really over?

The extreme heat hit during the week our main AC was out, which was unfortunate timing.  It hasn't mattered much during the day since we've all gone back to work and the girls are hanging out at Barb's again.  Ben is glad that students aren't in school yet since his classroom is averaging 88 degrees without 33 teenagers running around in it.

Nina has talked about being happy to be back with her friends and that's helping the transition.  Vivian continues to babble more and has started occasionally walking up to us and saying "poo poo" when she's filled her diaper.  She has also mastered pretending to eat when it comes to inedible objects, accompanied by a cute "nom nom" sound.  Guess all those hours watching the other kids play "restaurant" has its humorous benefits. 

The girls are starting to play together a big more and Nina will ask her to join in on games.  Nina often worries about losing toys from the wagon when we cross big streets so she holds on to everything tightly and Vivian will help by handing her toys before we run across.

Drumming    -----    Sitting at the table with their rocks

Getting ready to hibernate    -----    Enjoying the music while we can

Currently "Sugar and Spice"  (or sweet and sour)