Pumpkin Girl

We’ve certainly been busy since Joey went on bonding leave nearly four weeks ago. It’s hard to believe he has to return to work on Monday.

Grandma RapozaWe had a great, week-long visit from Grandma Rapoza – and it included a trip to the pumpkin patch. Grandma returns for a few days next week before heading back to Hawaii.

Meli also had her first daddy playdate along with Raycer and his daddy Dave. Turns out Dave has all sorts of new daddy tricks for Raycer. Soon Melina will be asking to turn upside-down, too.

Why is Raycer upside down?

In other news, Melina got into our top choice daycare starting mid November. Raycer & Meli Holding HandsI’ll be returning to work part time (to my previous job as a Web writer) in late November, after a few days of mommy transition time at daycare. I’ve also built in one day/week to write. I have mixed feelings about re-gaining some of my adult identity while giving up around-the-clock time with the Jelly Bean. Ask me how it’s going come New Years…