Home from vacation...need a vacation from vacation.

You know how it goes? You go on vacation, and then you need a break from vacation? We had a wonderful time, though, visiting family in New Hampshire. It was very restful, and we got to see our 2-year-old niece, who is smart, funny, gorgeous and basically perfect. Not that I'm biased, of course. It was beautiful weather--cold, mostly gloomy and rainy, just what we like. We went hiking, slept, read, played and watched TV....perfect!

It was nice to be away after parting with the baby Alexis. We were (and are) sad to be home without her....because we moved here in May, she has been living with us the entire time we've owned this house. So, it's empty, but every day it's a little less difficult. And, her mommy called to tell us she used the potty tonight, so we're feeling pretty proud that we had her ready for potty training. We will try to spend the next few weeks doing things we couldn't easily do before--go out, enjoy leisurely dinners, sleep in on the weekends--and that will help us a bit.

And then we'll have to decide what our next step is in this seemingly endless quest to have our own kid...egad. If you find a spare one in your neighborhood, just send 'em our way. We're not remotely picky, as long as they seem friendly and huggable!