A Whirlwind of a Week

Wow. Returning back to Kodiak after vacation (to Boston) has been a whirlwind. A sometimes overwhelming whirlwind. Patrick headed out to a survey on Afognak and shortly after began the Baranof Museum dig. I barely unpacked, worked a day and went on the kayak trip with the girls. Admist all the activity, I got worn out-tired--as well as the kids. Several days of 11 hours of sleep most definitely helped but I"m still recovering. I got a touch of a cold which is almost gone now.

Mike and Roxann were kind enough to bring deer tenderloin tacos for dinner tonight. Mike dropped them off with a bottle of wine. I asked him "What did we do to deserve this?". We have such wonderful friends in our life. This morning I called up Roxann venting about this and that. Later today there was a message on my machine from her saying, "Zoya, don't make anything for dinner. We're bringing over tacos for you." SO SWEET. Roxann could tell I was overwhelmed today.

Yesterday Stuey started going to "Ms. Shannon's" with Nora. Ms.Shannon is the daycare provider Nora has been going to since January. She is wonderful with the kids and so far, so good with Stuey. From what Shannon says, Stuey likes to be where ever Nora is. And Shannon also says Nora takes fairly good care of Stuey at Day Care. Nora gets VERY excited about Stuey going with her-she bustles around our house getting diapers in a bag to take for him. She ran out to the car this morning, bursting with excitement at the prospect of she and Stuey going to the same place. So fun. And a relief for me knowing that both kids are in caring, capable hands and with eachother!

Zoya

Photos:

Top: Lauren, Kathy, Stuey, Nora and Patrick at North Haven Island, Maine-during our vacation out East.

Patrick teaching the Osteraas' all about the art of shucking Lobster... :)

Stuey and Nora relaxing on the lawn in North Haven.

Corner of the house in North Haven Island, Maine. Patrick's mom owns the house and a family friend painted the stairwell 8 years ago. Stuey crawls up the painted stairwell-with trees and birds painted on the wall. So gorgeous!