Summer in the Mountains

I am determined to have some good adventures with Susannah this summer. In a lot of ways, it will be easier now than in a few years because she is so portable. I can put her in the jogging stroller and take her for a run around the scenic dirt roads by our house, and I can put her on my back and take her hiking.

After a rough spring of heavy rains with lightning, hail, and - no-joke - landslides, we have to take full advantage of every sunny day. So last weekend, I decided to attempt my first real hike with Susannah. We braved black flies and muddy trails to climb up Stowe Pinnacle.

She loved it! She gazed around at the trees on the way up, climbed around on top, and slept the whole way down. So far, all indications are that she likes the great outdoors.





Win!

PS. I am selectively emphasizing the positive because it's more fun than writing about how her sleep has deteriorated again. She has been waking up a few times over night and needing to nurse. Everything related to sleep is two steps forward, one step back - if you are lucky.