Better Nights

Alden is finally getting back to his routine. He been pretty happy for most days and sleeping through most nights (as of about four days ago), but still thinks that 5 AM is a perfectly civilized time to start the day, much to our chagrin. Alden was sick for a couple days last week and he gave it to me over the weekend. That probably contributed to some of his trouble sleeping...
Karen and Alden have been beating the recent heat swimming in the inflatable pool and by going to Jimmy Pond and the bookstore.Alden inspecting our pumpkin and squash patch.

Alden is just old enough to wander around our back yard semi-unsupervised! I have dreamed of this day, when I don't have to hold him or be actively playing with him outside. He is curious and cautious and easily distracted by the neighbor's dog.