Maxwell Street Daze

The other July calendar item that loomed around the due date was the start of Maxwell Street Days on State Street.

We reckoned that, at this point, we'd be passing the baby back and forth while looking for bargains. As I write, David, Gretchen, Sarah, and probably Jennifer are deep in the bargain hunt. Instead, I have been assigned to back yard watering, which, because of the freakish mosquito bloom, is a little like a trip to a Red Cross blood drive. I told Lisa to have the orange juice ready for when I come inside.

Baby was squirming around so much and so furiously this morning that I could easily feel it on my side of the bed without contacting the mother. I also recall thinking in the dead of night, "Why is Lisa having those little spasms while she slumbers?" [note: I didn't actually think the term 'slumber'...I'm weird, but not that weird...] Turns out it was baby movements.

Our alternative plan is to meet the shopping crew for lunch, after a look at Capitol Kids and what they are offering for 'deals'. Lisa really wants to find Ava a doll for when Sara's baby shows up, which won't be long.

Here's a pic of the mother's to be with Ava, just before they went for a dip at the Monona pool.