Today Mommy had a playdate. Her friends Mary and Tracy came down from Philly and NY to visit and to meet Baby N and see the girls. We had a very nice time.

Highlights from the visit:

• While Mary and Tracy were here – in a 20 minute stretch – N went through 5 diapers, 4 poops, a massive spitup, a new onesie, and lots of fussing. He was much calmer the rest of the day!
• Lucky got more attention than he's had in months, courtesy of Tracy, who has a beagle mix of her own named Lady.
• Mary brought some fun gifts for the girls, including some invisible ink pens and some candy tongue tattoos, which are exactly what they sound like.
• N made out well too, with some cute Patagonia clothes and a soft cube that makes animal sounds.
• M&A played their flute and guitar for Mary and Tracy.

Here are some photos:

Tonight, the girls and N and I went to Broad Branch Market (surprise!) for ice cream. It was hot but we enjoyed our lazy summer night.

M has been complaining that her gums hurt so we are seeing the dentist tomorrow to see what's going on.