Is it just me, or did this summer FLY by? I mean, it was faster than a running toddler, yes? I have to admit, I am — perhaps for the first time ever — disappointed that summer is over. Well, I know, it’s not officially over, but by indication of traffic on the morning commute and the LD holiday in the rearview, I’m calling it done.

Jen had a good description, she called it a “practice summer.” And I couldn’t agree more. We just didn’t get as much summer out of it as we usually do. It could just be the reality of having a child, but I really do think it was more practice for next summer — we can do better, have a fun filled summer, and still have a kid.

I also chalk much of it up to the weather. It was either raining, or hot. I swear, there was month of rain. And rain is oh-so-much fun with a toddler who likes to run. Good thing, at least, that we moved to the big house instead of being stuck in the little condo in Boston. Wow, wow… wow, now that would have been awful.

Anyway, don’t get me wrong, there were some highlights:

1. Our trip to Martha’s Vineyard (without Hayes, however)
2. Going to Maine to visit the twins
3. A surprise visit from my college roommate his wife and twins
4. Going to my cousin’s and Hayes’ pony ride (and my GTO ride)
5. Our first anual Sagalyn holiday
6. Kayaking with my brother and sister and their significant others in Vermont
7. Going to to see Little Miss Sunshine this weekend (yes, a movie — we only saw three this summer)

So, it wasn’t without bright spots. Just lots of not so bright spots. Not much bad, really. Just kind of “meh.” Oh well. I was, after all, a practice summer. Now onto practice fall. I’m looking forward to apple picking and folliage.