Chuck D & Mr. T

Charlie keeps saying things like “Oh no, a baby is knocking over my block tower, ” “A baby is trying to take my golf balls.” I think you mean Teddy, Charlie. He isn’t just any baby.

I’m still in NY and miss Teddy and Charlie so much. I can’t wait to get home. I talked to them on the phone last night and Charlie said “Mommy? Where are you? I need you here!” I know I need to be there.

On labor day when MJ and I went to Charlottesville, it was the first time I had been away from the boys for two days and the first time I had been away with MJ alone in 3 years. Wow. It was really relaxing. We stayed at Keswick Hall, did a wine tasting, swam before dinner, had a leisurely dinner, went on a bike ride, wandered around Monticello, wistfully watched college kids tailgate, and enjoyed gorgeous outdoorness. Tomorrow I’m going to NY to interview Kehinde Wiley and I don’t know what I will do without T&C&MJ.

Both boys need a haircut. Maybe by the coincidently named Teddy Charles, “hair shape expert.” Hmm…

Both boys need a haircut. Maybe by the coincidently named Teddy Charles, “hair shape expert.” Hmm…they are very good about having their hair cut, especially Charlie.

It is really sweet how T&C have their own relationship with one another and really get each other laughing. I love it. And it is fun to spend one one time too of course. I love them. Really, there is nothing better in the world. Even when I’m frustrated with them or tired, I am astonished by the endless amount of love for them.

Today they had a really good time climbing on furniture at at the Mitchell Gold store in the morning and then collecting acorns with Mitzi in the afternoon. Then they were both thrilled to get a mini ice cream sandwich for dessert. Charlie negotiated a 2nd half of one by eating a fish stick.

The other day Charlie said for the first time “I’m so mad.” when he was frustrated with something. Teddy was apparently also mad because he tried to hit Charlie. Uh oh.

Charlie likes me to sing him “Rock me mama like a wagon wheel…” has I rock him in his chair at night.

Charlie still uses “My” in place of “I”. So cute.