23 Weeks: Ladies who Lunch

I forgot to mention 4th of July weekend! Wow, last week was busy. We went a barbeque in Park Slope with some friends from my old band. It was a pretty mellow affair. We were home and in bed by the time the fireworks started, which was fine because they switched them over to the Hudson River this year, so we couldn't see them anyway. Sunday we headed over to NJ to hang out with Pete and Tara by their pool. We never got H in the pool, but she did sit up unassisted for one or two seconds.

Bedtime Story: Think Like a Chef

Look! No Hands!

Harper seems to have turned into an Elephant this week. Here she is showing off her new skills and soaking the front of her dress.

Harper, the Pachyderm

H has really been into grabbing her feet this week. Whether lying down or sitting in her stroller she seems to go into Happy Baby Pose. Monday afternoon we were hanging out in the backyard and she looked up to the sky when she heard a helicopter. I was impressed... Don't know that she knew it was a helicopter, but she's keenly aware of where sounds come from. Tuesday we were strolling down the street and I peeked to see if the sun was in her eyes, it wasn't...she was holding up her crinkle book to block the sun. She's a genius. :)

Wednesday we borrowed a car (Thank you, Elizabeth & Andy) and headed up to CT for the afternoon. This was Harper's first visit to Auntie Sari's house since she was born. She was an instant hit with Sari's cats, it was very sweet to see them all checking her out. H ate, we changed diapers and cars and drove with Sari, Joan and Debbie to Madison to Ann's for lunch. (Wwax family trivia: Ann went to SMU with Kristie's Mother-in-law! They were in the same sorority.)
It was a lovely lunch. Sari has the best girlfriends in the world. They are all so much fun. Always game for a good time and always doing for each other. It was fun to induct Harper into this circle. Everyone was impressed with her smiles ,her table manners and her love of 'walking' at just five months old.

Thursday H was in great humor. We had lots of fun with laundry and ribbons (who needs toys?!?). Later that night I got a well needed night out with my friends, Ben & Heather. (Thank you, Nate!)

Ribbons in the Sky Keep Me Laughing

This whole week Harper has been sleeping like a champ. Sunday night she managed to talk herself to sleep. Monday was tough. We let her cry for a long while, but eventually she dropped off and slept soundly through the night. Tuesday was better. Wednesday not a peep. I could get used to this...

Saturday we met up with our friends, Julee (Carrie's sister) and Brad and went to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and then had a picnic in the park. It was a beautiful day. We always have a great time with Julee & Brad. I wished the day would never end.

Sunday we had brunch in our backyard with some of my friends from my old band. We got to introduce the newest member, Dori to the crew. It was so good to see everyone...bittersweet too, Elizabeth & Andy are leaving NYC next month to move to Denver.
It's finally getting to be summer here in NYC. Such a dilemma...get out and enjoy the day or let H get her nap in... I have a feeling all these days about town are about to kick us in the teeth.