And the packing begins!

Kaya and I needed a pick-me-up kind of day after all the sadness and sirens around the city for the last few days.  First, we went for 2 hour walk around town and eventually wound up at the dog park.

Then we went home and played.

Then Kaya participated in a research study at the Boston University Cognition Lab – she LOVED it because she got to watch a movie, which she never gets to do at home.  And she got a shirt for her efforts! (It says “BeaUtiful young scientist” in case you can’t read it)

Then we went home and played some more.  Max accidentally got locked on the stairs.

Then we took a nap (both of us).  No picture available.

Then we went for another walk and played on our blanket.  And so it goes.

Happy Patriot’s Day from Boston! This holiday is second only to the 4th of July as best days of the year in Beantown. I am working nights this week, but managed to drag myself out of bed to see the leaders run by with the rest of the family.

Addendum: We’re all safe at home. Our prayers to the victims at the finish lines.

Daddy, please stop doing the taxes and play with me!

The weather on Sunday looks a bit strange for Boston in April…

I don’t know where Tommy and Kaya are, but the pictures they are texting me look pretty fun!

This can’t be good for your back

For the last month or two, Kaya’s goal in life has been to make as much noise as possible. And it seems she has won.

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We had our first blood-producing injury today – it had something to do with the couch, the floor, an empty CD case, and a fall from standing.  She skinned her chin, but managed to skin it just enough to draw blood.  She cried for maybe 2 seconds (similar to when she gets her shots) – and then was all smiles again.  I’ve determined that she is likely not a hemophiliac, although the appearance of her onesie might argue otherwise.