We're enjoying a wonderfully mellow weekend at our friends' camp up in NH. The weather has been stunningly perfect - 85, cool breeze, just warm enough to get in the water, gorgeous, clear sun. This morning, I spent some quality time in a hammock along the river while the kids played in the water. When I got up, I was the most relaxed I've been in well over two years - it felt like I had just had a massage. This afternoon, Kim volunteered to watch Sammy so Jay and I could get out and canoe the calm waters. Right now, I'm at a window overlooking the sun setting, margarita in hand, kids mellowing out, Larry cooking risotto and scallops for dinner.

Sammy has spent two days swimming, playing with Merri and Elliot, laughing and squealing a lot, catching frogs, climbing, fishing, running, splashing, digging in the sand and just having an absolute blast.

Yeah, this definitely does not suck. Thank you, Kim and Larry, for inviting us! This is just what we needed.