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365: Day 186

7/6/13: Derek went back to work today so I'm trying to batten down the hatches and get S&Z back on a more predictable schedule. The heat wave in Boston continues, so I opted for a solo trip to the Farmer's Market this morning. Afterwards we split up for grocery shopping - Zoe and Derek went to BJ's and Silas and I went to Stop 'n Shop.

Our neighbor Tracy invited us over for a post-nap playdate. All the kids were very busy and had a blast! There was lots to do between playing in the sandbox,


Playing with the sprinklers,


And watering the vegetable garden and picking lettuce.


The highlight of the afternoon for S&Z, though, was learning how to drive the "dune racer" that Josef got for his 5th birthday. First Josef took Silas on a test drive,


And then Silas took over at the wheel.


Zoe was up next,

 

And finally, double trouble ended up in the car together.


Don't worry, Tracy - we'll be over first thing tomorrow morning ;)

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Cook's Notes: We had an awesome mommy lunch before nap today, and I think I set a new record at 12 total components! Included in today's veggie offerings included Farmer's Market sugar snap peas, haruki turnips, radishes, kohlrabi, and cucumbers, along with store-bought carrots; fruit included blueberries and strawberries. For protein there was some turkey, cheddar cheese, and a few almonds, and as always Silas got a dill pickle.

After our playdate we had a simple summer supper of hot dogs, beans, and cole slaw. Silas informed me this morning that he doesn't like hot dogs, so I made him a BJ's salmon burger instead. I put together the cole slaw after S&Z went down for their nap, using my favorite shortcut mix.
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