Vacation Weekend

We are headed to Grand Marais this weekend. Can't wait to throw some rocks, make smores, inhale crisp air off the lake, and sleep to the sound of waves hitting shore.

Last time we were in Grand Marais was the weekend after we got T's referral. We sat and stared at her picture all weekend.

There was a crazy ice storm and we couldn't even leave our cabin. It was so warm and cozy. Narry a rock was thrown in the lake, they were all frozen together. It was still, silent, reverent. Perfect.

I am so excited to dip her toes in The Big Lake for the first time. Powerful business.Woo hoo.

Tirfe is recovering from a nasty sinus infection, feeling so much better each day. Poor girl, she is such a trooper- wish she would complain more when she is in pain...we are working on it. At the doc, I found out she has gained over 3 pounds since coming home in July. Sweet.

Arlo started preschool this week at an awesome Montessori in town. He loves it and is glowing with pride when we pick him up. He was so ready for some independence and a change of routine. I wasn't sure how I would handle it, but once I see his face when I pick him up, it is a no brainer. The boy loves people and loves learning. So far he thinks school is the bomb.

Aesa is having fun being the big bro while Arlo is at school. He helps me by putting blankets on Tirfe's head while I shower and things like that. He also sneaks marshmallows any chance he gets. When Tirfe is heading for something he thinks she shouldn't have, I can hear him say "oh no you don't!!" which cracks me up, not sure where he got that. Also, since I am on the topic of Aesa and his funny sayings, when he is in trouble lately and I am trying to talk with him, he has taken to 'meowing'. Great. How do you reason with a cat? He's got me there.

Off to rest my rock skipping arm, Lake Superior here we come!!