Wanna see something amazing? AND Our Little Naturalist
This post is a twofer, hence the two titles.
So last night Bianca was doing some quiet time with Isaac and decided to put him on his belly. Then, like a cobra being coaxed out of a basket by a snake charmer, he slowly, unsteadily, lifted his head. And then he held it there for a few minutes, quick enough for Dad to bound down the stairs, grab the nearest recording device, and then bound back up the stairs skipping three at a time. I managed to arrive just in time to catch this amazing feat on video.
Behold:
Our trip into Walden Pond and historic Concord, Massachusetts was awesome. It was a gleaming late summer day, around 80. The Pond itself was as clear as could be and sprinkled around its entire perimeter were people swimming. The flowers and the trees were idyllic and it is easy to see how this place inspired Henry David Thoreau and countless others that have visited it since. It is really a special place. We had a good time, and Isaac was awake for most of the walk. Unfortunately, at the very end he started to doze. This was the result:
After the hike we went into Concord for lunch and ate at a great little sandwich place, Main Street Market and Cafe, which had delicious ROASTED French Fries. They tested like regular fries with a bit more of that "roasted in the oven potato" taste. GREAT. We need to add these to the list of fries that Auntie Monica has to try when she comes out here. Already on the list: Via's Truffle Fries (which are the greatest fries I have ever had). Isaac sat outside and stared at the sapphire blue sky while Mom and Dad ate a nice little lunch. He was equally transfixed by the bubble machine that populated the little winding alley with iridescent jeweled spheres. It is really amazing watching his reactions to new things. Overall, perhaps the best day, among many best days this summer. It was a classic TB&I Adventure.
So last night Bianca was doing some quiet time with Isaac and decided to put him on his belly. Then, like a cobra being coaxed out of a basket by a snake charmer, he slowly, unsteadily, lifted his head. And then he held it there for a few minutes, quick enough for Dad to bound down the stairs, grab the nearest recording device, and then bound back up the stairs skipping three at a time. I managed to arrive just in time to catch this amazing feat on video.
Behold:
Our trip into Walden Pond and historic Concord, Massachusetts was awesome. It was a gleaming late summer day, around 80. The Pond itself was as clear as could be and sprinkled around its entire perimeter were people swimming. The flowers and the trees were idyllic and it is easy to see how this place inspired Henry David Thoreau and countless others that have visited it since. It is really a special place. We had a good time, and Isaac was awake for most of the walk. Unfortunately, at the very end he started to doze. This was the result:
After the hike we went into Concord for lunch and ate at a great little sandwich place, Main Street Market and Cafe, which had delicious ROASTED French Fries. They tested like regular fries with a bit more of that "roasted in the oven potato" taste. GREAT. We need to add these to the list of fries that Auntie Monica has to try when she comes out here. Already on the list: Via's Truffle Fries (which are the greatest fries I have ever had). Isaac sat outside and stared at the sapphire blue sky while Mom and Dad ate a nice little lunch. He was equally transfixed by the bubble machine that populated the little winding alley with iridescent jeweled spheres. It is really amazing watching his reactions to new things. Overall, perhaps the best day, among many best days this summer. It was a classic TB&I Adventure.