Day 2 and 3

We've been playing outside and taking naps, that pretty much covers our days. Emma said (in a slightly indignant tone), "Dad went home and he left us here!" (She's been asking to go HOME since we got here and aparently she's hurt that John didn't take her.)

Grandma has a really cool backyard with lots of toys and the girls love to play out there. There's a kitchen set and a tool bench and a little playset and some bikes. We even broke out the chalk. There's also a sand box but that's getting limited use because it requires an accompanying bath. Anyway, it has been great weather, mid 60's and I've just sat out there and read my book and let them get tired. Her backyard is also very shady at all times of the day so we haven't even gotten sunburned. It's been very nice. I'm kind of jealous of her trees.

The girls have also been working on their stitcheries for their rag quilts (obviously I haven't made them yet). Even Emma tried to do one today. She was having a little trouble but she'll get it soon enough. I bought a small light box to help me trace the designs and it has worked perfectly. It's only about 5"x9" but it's great to use while traveling. I've gotten about 3 or 4 done since I've been here. Maybe I'll get their quilts done yet. My target is 10 stitcheries per girl and I have all of Ruth and Kate's done. I'm working on Mary's and Kate and Mary are helping me. Together maybe it will all work out. My absolute final deadline is before I have the new baby which gives until December. That ought to give me plenty of time.

Pretty much everyone's gone back to work now so we have space and quiet to enforce naps. Kate and Mary don't like it much, but Emma and Ruth have been sleeping 2-3 hours each day so I guess they need the naps. I need the naps too and they always seem to end too soon, but what else is new?

Other than that our vacation is going well. We're having a good visit and eating lots of good food. We miss John but he'll be back soon, so all's well.