mmm, raspberries

Aug 24
Originally uploaded by freeformkatia.

Ah, punch drunk on raspberries -- something one can only achieve at the end of summer. The raspberries were courtesy of Steve, Rachel and Cora.

I love hanging out at the playground. It's really a neighbourhood spot -- the families that live in the area are the families that go to the playground; the same kids that Maja goes to daycare with; the same kids that Maja will eventually go to school with; the same kids we see at the pool or the farmer's market or just walking around.

And what's also fascinating about the playground is the mix of people. And the "brains" on the playground -- PhDs, MDs, architects, writers, artists, librarians (heh), businessmen/women... If you want to explain to your child why the leaves are green on the trees then all you have to do is find the nearest parent and they'll be able to tell you. All well-educated people. It's great.

I can go to the playground with Maja at any given time on any day and we'll always see someone we know. It's comforting and appealing to have a core group of friends like that. And what's so great these days is that Maja is starting to recognize her friends and say their names!