Back to life. Back to reality.

What will we do without my parents in town? Let's face it, Jason, Molly, and I have all been pretty spoiled these last 5 weeks... My parents have watched Molly most Mondays and Fridays, saving her from the full 5 days at daycare. They've picked me up from the train station most nights after work, saving me from a 15-minute walk after my 45-minute commute. And they've been back and forth to the store, countless times, whenever we need anything at all -- milk, diapers, extra pillows for guests, you name it.

Life is pretty good with two Babas around!

It's been especially helpful to have them around when Jason travels. Although now that we have two cars (see below), I'll be able to park by the train after dropping Molly off at daycare in the morning. Still, it's going to be a rush to get out the door at 5 in order to make it through the daycare doors before they close at 6.

Not our actual car, but you get the idea. Gray Mazda 3 hatchback. Love!

We've had a great summer. I feel a little guilty that my parents haven't been able to knock around Chicago, like they usually do when visiting. But I think we all agree that Evanston has its perks!