Thief!

The big news today is hardly Petra related. The bench on our front porch was stolen while we were napping with Petra! We have some suspicions: They are tearing up our street to put in new water mains, and the bench disappeared while the street was still closed off, and just about when the workers packed up to go home. You can see scratches on the sidewalk where they dragged it to the alley to load it onto a truck (this, despite the closed off street). I think one of the workmen took a liking to it and decided to take it home with him. The worst part is, we heard it happen, but with the other construction noise, we didn't realize it was our bench being hauled away, just something metallic clanking around. I feel violated, and a little freaked out. I don't like the idea of Alison home alone all day with people like that around. Maybe it is time to get that shotgun for home defense? Safer than a swimming pool with a baby in the house!

But, back to Petra. She, of course, is still a darling. She is so good to let us nap whenever we want! Only the occasional meltdown that requires either mommy's milk or daddy's finger to shut her up.

Chester appears to be somewhat more accepting of Petra now. At least he has co-opted her stroller and crib for his personal use! He still won't come near her though.