Meanwhile, in DC... — Cupcake Afloat

Because there’s nothing we can do about the situation with Cupcake and Florence, we figured we might as well enjoy our time in Washington. Got to see Simon, something we did not expect to happen until December. We have missed our boy. Look at the happy college boy!

Visited with cousins Amanda and Sean. Got to meet Simon’s roommates. Got to see Simon’s pal Siena (who was eager to meet little sister Moss). Visited to the Air & Space Museum. Briefly checked out the National Museum of the American Indian. (We ran out of time but are planning to return to each tomorrow.) And I’d like to find time to check out the portraits of the Obamas and go for a run or two.

Today, however, we are so worn out from the rollercoaster of emotions we felt from figuring out our next move if the boat was sunk to immediately getting the glimmer of hope that Cupcake will be fine. Decided to walk back to the hotel after our late brunch and just relax, read, and do some boat school with Moss.

Moss made all-gone with her yummy drink. Thumbs up if you like dirty dishes!

So here are a few photos from yesterday. And a picture of my breakfast plate. I don’t understand the impulse to share photos of every meal you Facebookers eat at a restaurant. Far more fun to show the empty plate. My breakfast was delicious. Moss enjoyed her hot chocolate.

Ellen is laughing at the gridlock on Capitol Hill. Moss is dismayed at the future we are bequeathing her.

Saw these guys marching up Pennsylvania Avenue. Made us wonder if perhaps DC wasn’t due for more rain than forecast.