Back in San Francisco

We took the ferry from Alameda to San Francisco today. It is a different ride than from Marin county (Larkspur). The Oakland harbor is very industrial. The ride takes about 20 minutes and it is a very efficient way to get from here to San Francisco. We walked up to Belden place and had a very good lunch at a French restaurant, Pat had her usual quiche, and I had a crepe filled with Ratatouille. It was very good. We then caught the ferry back to Alameda, did a couple of errands, and are now waiting for take out Vietnamese food. San Francisco was exciting as usual.

Wednesday we went back to Marin County. We like Alameda and actually looked at a place to rent here for the winter, but at this point we are leaning to a return to the same place we stayed last year. We drove out there yesterday to meet the people who live in the condo and we again were in love with Marin county. When we parked the car, the turkeys were there to greet Pat.

This is Pat now. A comment about Ed and Tatiana, whom live in the condo we rented. Tatiana and I discovered that we both talk to the turkeys! It was a moment of connection.

Back to California to see Henry

Well we have returned to California for a short trip. The purpose of the trip is to visit Jason, Lindsey and Henry and help out where we can. Henry is now two weeks old, and what a cute baby he is! Unfortunately he has had some acid reflux and is in some distress after he eats. Medication and interventions by Jason and Lindsey are helping a great deal and he gets better every day. We are staying with them in the downstairs bedroom and it is quite cozy and comfortable. We like Alameda and actually looked at a place to rent here for the winter, but at this point we are leaning to a return to the same place we stayed last year. We drove out there yesterday to meet the people who live in the condo and we again were in love with Marin county. When we parked the car, the turkeys were there to greet Pat!

This is Pat now.  A comment about Ed and Tatiana, whom live in the condo we rented.   Tatiana and i discovered that we both talk to the turkeys!   It was a moment of connection.

As to Henry, and Jay and Lindsey, I am so proud of them both.   They are doing such a good job of parenting, both so diligent in doing their best.    It is hard with Henry's acid reflux, though it improves daily.    Lindsey also had a C section, so she is recovering from that, and that is not easy.

But the little guy!   What a sweetie!  Today, we will bathe him, he is getting a bit gamey.   It is so good to be here, to be able to be helpful.     I never had a parent come help me after the birth of either of my kids---my mom died when I was pregnant with Matt, and Mike's mom didn't live nearby.    And yes, this has been a difficult issue for me forever, so coming here and helping them helps to heal that wound.    

Henry likes his walks, and today we will take him somewhere.