July 2020. And still we remain inside. I get disheartened when I think of how the selfish actions of a few are holding our nation hostage to this terrible pandemic but you my dear help pull me out of that funk and into the giggly, busy present. So… silver linings working their magic again! July has felt busy to me, but I think the ever present balancing act of working from home and keeping you entertained is playing tricks on me. I am SO grateful your Grammy’s are willing and able to step up how they have. We are incredibly fortunate and I am indescribably appreciative. We celebrated the 4th of July with your school buddy AJ and his family. They have also been quarantining pretty hard and live one street over so we hung out outside, you played, we ate some BBQ and threw your first firecrackers. Was sweet to see you livin’ your best life with the littles. You had a blast. This month we introduced a giant unicorn sprinkler to help keep boredom at bay. It just keeps getting more outlandish our attempts to keep things new and fun… I’m bracing myself for the day a pony shows up ;). Grammy BevSue’s pool opened up under very strict social distancing guidelines so we’ve been able to make appointments to swim and you have are a little mermaid. You’re getting so comfortable in the water and even plug your nose and go under… time for swim lessons! We go on plenty of walks, we sing & dance to Hamilton (your favorite) and you request a “wiggle with fangs” (wig with bangs) or a dress to set the mood for these dance breaks. This was definitely not the summer I envisioned, but I am lucky to get to spend these moments with you because it’s all going by so fast and I know what a treasure this time is. Happy summer sweet bug!