They’ve finished the new playground equipment across the street, and it’s really quite nice. We’ve checked it out a couple of times, and I guess Simon likes it . . . in his own way. It does make me excited for the time when he will be able to run and climb around on his own. Soon, soon enough.

I have been encouraged by the amount of activity and the potential for fostering a sense of community with this new playground. The old playground was a little sad, and I never really saw anyone playing over there. Granted, there is the lure of the new that may eventually wear off, but so far it’s been great to see the park filled with neighborhood kids and even a few parents.

{On a different note, I have been remiss about updating my Flickr account. This is because we’ve started a new one--The Opuses--and I’m trying to wade through and decide which ones should be moved and how it should all be organized. Big job. We’ll get it sorted out, but your best bet for new pics of Simon (and eventually all family pictures) is the new account. I’ll be keeping my “old” photostream for photo projects and whatnot.}