I forgot to mention that Liam and I have been home together this week because it’s Spring Break. Since I work on my dissertation independently, it doesn’t really mean anything for me. But Liam’s school is closed all week; A fact that I didn’t fully realize until last Thursday when my friend Lynda called it to my attention. And then I had a moment of panic because my dissertation data hearing is scheduled for mid April and losing a whole week to work is just not good. So my week with Liam is sandwiched between two work-filled weekends to try and make up for it.
Anyway, Liam and I have had a very nice week together. I really want to write that it’s been fun to slow down and do nothing for a week. But there is nothing slow about spending five days straight with a toddler. I find that the less plans we have, the more exhausting it is for me because Liam needs entertainment, stimulation, and some way to expend his kid energy. All tough to do while cooped up in a New York apartment alone together. So, instead we packed a lot of activity into this week. We had lunch with Shannon, had Emi and Haley visit us, played in puddles, went to the zoo with Miya and Emi, had Noah and Margo visit us, and have plans to go meet up with Simon, Lynda, and Rachel this afternoon.
A few times this week Liam’s asked me “Toddler room?” I’m not sure if he means “How come I haven’t been to the toddler room lately?” or “Are we going to the toddler room tomorrow?” or “Hey Lady, you are boring and I need to go back to the toddler room where there’s more to do. Thanks.” I’m hoping it’s one of the first two.
Going So Fast from Nina Philipsen Hetzner on Vimeo.
P.S. I owe Phil an apology because I promised him indoor soccer footage and haven't delivered. The problem is that I haven't been able to get anything good on film. Every time I get out the video camera, Liam stops playing soccer and wants to watch the video back. So, hopefully this weekend, when Jason is here to play with him, Liam will be a little more focused on his game and less focused on the camera.
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