We took Suzanne to the Washington Park rose test garden right before she had to leave for the airport. Rachel actually wore her hat while she was in Drew's arms and seemed to enjoy reaching out and touching the rose petals. I hadn't been there in so long, I had forgotten what a beautiful place it is, especially on a perfect summer day -- not too hot.
Rachel really warmed up to Suzanne before she left, it was probably Suzanne's mommy radar that did it. Rachel let Suzanne feed her and put her to bed while Drew and I went out to dinner and then to the newest Star Trek movie, which we have been dying to see. It was worth waiting for -- fabulous! -- and it was nice to be somewhere without the baby for a few hours, even if we did wind up talking about her and about Drew's work.
Today we all had breakfast together before I dashed off to a friend's baby shower. While I was reading the Sunday NYT (a joy I hope that Rachel gets to experience before print dies completely) I could feel her crawling near my legs and under the kitchen table. I loved feeling her little baby fingers under my butt, trying to pull herself up on my chair!) She was chattering to herself the whole time. I really think she does have her own language, it's going to be up to us to interpret it.
At the park today we saw a little girl who was 17 months old. She was holding a stuffed animal in one hand and her mom's finger in the other. The mom told us that between now and then, Rachel will do some amazing things. Her daughter is putting three-word sentences together, she's walking and really is no longer a baby anymore.
Drew and I agreed that we can't believe that day will ever come.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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