Some of you might not be aware of the fact that Dave got laid off from his job in the middle of July. After allowing one day to freak out about money we both decided to really appreciate the time together, whether it turned out to be two weeks of unemployment or more...
Well, Dave starts his new job this Monday. We had nearly the entire summer together, just the three of us, and it was a dream. Dave really got to know Annabelle in a different way, learning the rhythms of her day and getting in some serious daddy-daughter time. The three of us got to visit new playgrounds every week, explore some of the far reaching corners of Orange County, check out the aquarium in Long Beach, sneak into the playground at the Disneyland Hotel, try out new restaurants, fly up to San Francisco for a couple of weddings, and take a road trip up the central coast.
We fixed a few things too: Dave and I both did some pretty intensive therapy on our necks, we took Annabelle to a chiropractor, we started eating organic produce, we covered some major ground in the getting "us" back on track post-baby, and we came to terms with what it means to be hippies living behind the orange curtain in Southern California.
And while we are both excited to have the financial help it offers, it's going to be hard to let go, I think. Big changes are ahead for everyone. Dave is going to start working ten hour days. Sigh. Annabelle will miss him. So will I.
But I think we will remember this summer for the rest of our lives.
