Work Picnic
Sunday was my work’s summer picnic. Back when it was time to RSVP for it, we were back and forth on the fence about whether we’d be able to make it with a newborn. But, we figured that Emily would probably go a week or two early, and we’d have no problems bringing a 2 week old in a baby sling. Of course it turned out that Teacup was born just 3 days before the picnic. But, on Saturday we found ourselves feeling a little bit house-bound and approaching stir-crazy, so we headed out Sunday morning to the picnic.
For most of the month of June, the weather here has been cool and rainy, and Sunday was no exception. Out on the coast on the North Shore there was a heavy mist falling and gusty winds blowing in off the ocean. During lunch, Dor spent her time in her carseat bundled under a blanket. Afterwards she migrated to snuggling into mom’s chest in a baby sling. Dor got lots of compliments on being a very cute baby and quite outgoing to visit a picnic at 4 days old.
Liam also had an excellent time, and due to the weather was the more photogenic of the two.
We’ve never had issues getting food into Liam or getting him to try new things. The menu at the picnic was a New England lobster boil, but they also provided a kid’s menu with burgers and hot dogs. Liam ended up eating: clam chowder, bbq chicken, potato salad, half an ear of corn… and his first lobster.
After lunch, we walked down to the beach. It was too cold and blustery to go into the water, so we just walked around, dug in the sand, and played with sticks.
Emily and Dor also came walking on the beach, with Dor bundled up against mom and borrowing my hat to keep off the wind.