Alligator tears and splash

We went to Myakka state park today and went on a bike ride. Makili and Gabrielle went in the bike trailer. Gabrielle was happy as a clam until we stuck Makili in there too. She did not want to share that space and wailed for a little while until she fell asleep and sweat out the crying against the plastic window. We saw alligators and nice Florida vistas. And we did it before we died of heat. Remember when I lived in Hawaii and 85 degrees was the norm?







We also spent some time in the pool today. He really liked it once he got used to the temperature. We couldn't get him to stay in long enough for that yesterday. But he was psyched to splash, splash, splash. We all really enjoyed watching it.

30 Days of Photos: Day 25

Instead of napping.

A few more from yesterday.

Seriously the worst night of sleep ever. Last night was a testament to respecting the routines of your child. Put him/her to bed on time (or at least close). Follow other established routines, such as not nursing him every hour, not picking him up every time he cries. Worst night of sleep ever. I can’t even call it that because there wasn’t actually any sleep. Raph took him away outside this morning, since there is really no other retreat in the house, and just as I had fallen asleep the goddamn alarm went off on the phone.