Barkernews and I could not resist a three-day weekend spent admiring Baby Eli, so we headed to Seattle to try and help out Nate and Marissa and smother Eli in kisses. Turns out that Nate and Marissa are Wonder Parents and they needed our help with just about...nothing. Seriously. I remember being in a very thick fog for a few weeks after Hazel was born and even though we got out every single day, I think I remember very little of it. These two? They are aliens. The look well-rested and were ready for a new adventure every day.
Have I mentioned that I hate them?
As Example A, I offer this picture, taken at the Seafair Indian Powwow in Discovery Park (which was, of course, their idea):
For clarification, I offer you this shot of Barkernews and I. As parents of a 2-year-old, we don't look nearly as good:
The Hizz was a bit of a terror this weekend. We are chalking it up to seriously cutting in to her predictable nap schedule and lots of attention being showered upon Baby Eli instead of her. It was definitely trying on me though, especially since she became extremely clingy to me. To lessen her impact on others, Barkernews and I took her on a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. Barkernews LOVES LOVES LOVES boats. Hazel wasn't nearly as psyched. She decided to embark on some tantrums instead. Yikes.
I have never been to a pow wow. The Native American ceremonies in New Mexico are very different and don't allow photographs. The Grand Entry gave me chills.
The Hizz was a bit of a terror this weekend. We are chalking it up to seriously cutting in to her predictable nap schedule and lots of attention being showered upon Baby Eli instead of her. It was definitely trying on me though, especially since she became extremely clingy to me. To lessen her impact on others, Barkernews and I took her on a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. Barkernews LOVES LOVES LOVES boats. Hazel wasn't nearly as psyched. She decided to embark on some tantrums instead. Yikes.She was calmer on the way back, mostly because Barkernews took her and I sat down and enjoyed the...ahhhh...silence.
Afterwards, everyone went to Sail Sandpoint, where Nate keeps his Laser. We all took a breather onshore and took turns riding in Nate's sailboat. It was so. much. fun. Haze was not interested in sailing. She was only interested in taking her shirt off and posing for the camera.
Then we came home and adored Eli. He is really, really cute. I am one proud aunt.
On Day 3, Hazel was no less tiresome, but she did let me hold Eli and offer to share her baby with him. Sort of. My thought? I could never have a 2-year-old and a newborn!
To cap off a spectacular weekend, we went to Luther Burbank Park on Lake Washington for a picnic. I rode around the island with Nate, Hazel and Barkernews played on the playground and Marissa and Eli relaxed. We met up at the swim beach, which is always Hazel and I's favorite place to go.
After such an awesome weekend, it was hard to point the car south and head home. Seattle is such a charmer when it's sunny and warm and Nate and Marissa are such welcoming, fun hosts. We'll be back again in August to steal that baby (and maybe just drop Haze off at Grandma and Grandpa's house and speed away without looking back?).
After such an awesome weekend, it was hard to point the car south and head home. Seattle is such a charmer when it's sunny and warm and Nate and Marissa are such welcoming, fun hosts. We'll be back again in August to steal that baby (and maybe just drop Haze off at Grandma and Grandpa's house and speed away without looking back?).
