Can’t believe I’ll be going to my final regular season game at the ballpark Friday night. Feels like it wasn’t that long ago that I was sitting with my family in Nationals Park, watching Roy Halladay make his Phillies’ debut. I love the MLB postseason, but it’s come to mean an end to so many fun things, like going to the ballpark or to the beach or just having a picnic in the park.
This summer was busy and fun. Charlie turned one and we threw a wonderful party in Fairmount Park. He’s grown so much since then. He’s gotten his first teeth. He runs like crazy. He’s even started saying words and imitating Helen and me. It’s been a joy to play with him as he makes the leap from infant to toddler.
Sure, the heat was at times oppressive. I’m clearly blocking that from memory, thanks to a few weeks of cool September air and refreshing breezes. Our vacation was perfect and we’ve had lovely weather and good excuses to get outside lately. It’s going to be sad to put Charlie’s brand new bike away for the season.