Is it mid-July already?

Here are some of the things we’ve been doing this summer:

Thing bling! Thing Two has been wearing Mardi Gras beads, both at home and out on the town. At his haircut this week, he didn’t cry for the first time. It was a proud moment for Sheila, who has been trying to make friends with him all year since his first haircut last summer. She thinks her success may be due in part to complimenting him on his accessorizing savvy.

Thing One has started taking karate lessons and private cello lessons. He wasn’t sure he wanted to try karate, but after observing his friend’s class, he liked it more than he thought he would! He completed the full course of Red Cross swimming classes this spring, so we’re glad to find another activity he enjoys. Classes meet twice per week, which has us a little worried how that will work out once school starts, but we’ll take that as it comes. As for the cello lessons, we’re delighted that Bobbi is available to teach. I’ve missed my own lessons and have hopes of restarting them once Thing Two is older. Thing Two loves having his big brother home to play with him, and Thing One is not only patient and almost always willing to play, but also generous with his toys.

I had my first appointment with the dressmaker for my JASNA ball gown. Click on the detail to see fabric samples: satin and lace. Both fabrics drape beautifully and the satin has a lovely silvery sheen to it. The gown is based on a particular London model depicted in at least two different fashion magazines from the Regency period. Once the gown is finished, I’ll post pictures comparing it to the original fashion plates.

The Gimlet is expected to make a full recovery from his week at scout camp.

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