Suzanne, one of Drew's best college buddies, is here while her husband is in Vegas, her son is at camp and her daughter is in Argentina. Suzanne's kids, Jules (17) and Jordan (12) are way older than Rachel, so it's fun for her to be around a baby. She keeps remarking how "we didn't have THESE when I was raising MY kids!" This morning she very helpfully folded a load of laundry I had put in the dryer before we went to sleep. And she played with Rachel in the living room so Drew and I could finish our breakfast.
Last night we took her to our favorite gelato place, which is within walking distance. Once we got there we ran into some other friends of ours, Carrie and her two daughters Ani and Elsa. They were with a woman I had talked to years ago for a story that I never ended up writing. Turns out she lives behind Carrie. And finally, I saw a woman who teaches spin class at the gym I go to. She's kind of mean and I've had a few run-ins with her, so I avoided saying hello. She was on a bike, so she must live in the neighborhood.
Rachel discovered pizza last night, since the gelato place has just started serving it. Drew ordered a small one and she ate both the crusts and the tomato-y part! We are marveling at her capacity to eat. I really feel as if we're close to getting rid of jarred food altogether. Yay!
In two weeks she will probably be completely off formula, as well. This past week we've given her 2 oz. milk, 2 oz. formula. Next week it will be 3 oz. milk, 1 oz. formula, and then -- whole milk for good.
Drew, Suzanne and Rachel are at the park, which gave me a chance to clean up the house a bit and shower. Earlier this morning Rachel was on Drew's lap, playing with the numbers on his cell phone. I swear it looked as if she was trying to text. You could tell Drew was thinking of how technology-savvy she will be at a very young age.
Drew (pointing to Rachel): THIS is the future. Right here.
Lisa: Yeah, well, the future is still pooping in her pants.
Drew thought it was very funny!
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