It has been a perfect October so far, I hope that our indian summer holds out for two more weeks. Yesterday was positively balmy, the sun shining extra-bright from its position low in the sky. We went downtown to enjoy the weather in the afternoon, met up with Evan and Christina and let the two kids play together for a while. It felt like this was what April and May should have been like.

But it’s still crispy cool in the morning and evenings. Last night I made slow-cooked pulled pork for dinner, which Freya thoroughly enjoyed, requesting “more meat” over and over, my little carnivore. And this morning I have prepared a big pot of oatmeal with cinnamon and apples on the stove, which she also loves. A year ago I was so distressed that my baby showed so little interest in solid food. All she needed was time and more teeth.

Brian’s mom is coming for a visit in one week. That is going to be great, and very busy. We will make it out to the pumpkin patch once more. Freya loved the hay bale maze and the draft horses and looking at the chickens. I plan to take her on the horse cart ride around the farm (it’s not too long so she will love it), and get myself a Mexican hot chocolate.

We are looking to join a new gym that has opened in town. It’s very small compared to our previous gym, the SF YMCA, but also lots cheaper. I’m doing the free trial right now. Exercise equipment sure has changed in four years. Each treadmill comes with a personal TV, hooked up to satellite service. I really need to remember earphones next time. Running on a treadmill is extremely dull, so in this case, television is key. It also takes the mind off of the constant OH MY GOD AM I DONE YET HOW MUCH LONGER?? voice in my head.

Okay, 8:00, should probably go get my little girl up. Bye!