Glass half full

We had a fantastic getaway last week at my family's lake house in East Haddam, CT.

Five sun-filled days included working out, reading my book on tape, swimming every day, water skiing, drinking coffee on the deck, getting Moose Tracks ice cream at Harry's Place and lobster rolls at the Blue Oar, and general merriment.

Growing up, we always had a pool. Once Ashley and I moved to college, our parents got rid of the pool. (I don't think it was directly related to us moving out, but rather a tree branch crashed down and ended its useful life). When my aunt and uncle sold their 1992 ski boat, my parents got first dibs, and realized they could use a lake for said ski boat. So now we enjoy the fruits of their labor throughout the summer.

Edie was not a huge fan of the water. In fact she held onto me like a barnacle when I walked in with her chest-deep. She was happier playing on the shoreline.

The Blue Oar: delicious summertime food on the Connecticut River, BYOB. White linen pants highly suggested.

Memere had lots of baby time.

The last day there, my parents, sister and I went on a morning cruise. We all skiied. I was so proud to watch them all confidently cutting across the wake on a pristine morning lake. I don't want to think about aging parents, I want water skiing parents. (I also love that my husband skis - and way better than I do - but he wasn't there that morning).

The lake isn't far, but being away with family, and unconnected was a much needed recharge.

And yes, the '92 ski boat is purring like a kitten.