Back to the daily grind!

Don't we all feel this strange sinking feeling as we return from vacation?! There is something so ominous abotu going home to work, household chores, bills, etc. Sigh...this week has been a transition! Lee has had to take call often as is always the case when vacation come around and he is verging on exhaustion. On the bright side the weather is nice, we've had some yard work done and it's looking more and more inviting (and we're soon to get a swing set! Yay!), my teaching is soon to take a summer hiatus and Sullivan is doing well.
In her report, Sullivan now has an emerging front tooth (only one!) and it cost her much pain, like all the others. She is really scooting around well and crawls expertly, army style. She is pulling up with much effort and slowly beginning to cruise around her toys and furniture. She "talks" to us all the time with a very determined expression and a full sentence of "dah duh duh dah duh dah judgah judgah!" (Especially when I reprimand her!? Is this talking back! Ah!) Still no clear Spanish or English words, but she definitely understands us. She listens quite well and follows my instructions as I tell her in Spanish "that acorn is not for eating" or "those electrical wires aren't toys!" Amazing.
She also is very aware of when I switch languages and stares at my lips intently when I do so. I can't wait to her what she'll be telling us in the months to come...