Life is Good

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We've been away from home for a week now.  In that time we've hit 2 states and a district, so that's pretty good.  Jed has really enjoyed DC.  Last night Bob asked him what he's liked best and he answered "the Metro."  He's quite the navigator, finding our way between our entrance in Woodley Park and where ever we're headed for the day.

Day 1 was the Natural History and Air and Space Museums.  They were awesome and both the boys were in heaven.  I was surprised by how much Jed liked the gemstone section at the Natural History Museum.  His dad is really into rocks, so I sat back and let them browse, read and talk.  We closed down the Air and Space Museum.  Very cool.

Day 2 we met Senator Murkowski's education aide.  Jed contemplates becoming a political strategist, either before or after law school, so he enjoyed asking some questions.  Bob and I shared some education thoughts and concerns.  We also saw Union Station and the Library of Congress.  Took a nice long walk all the way from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, through Georgetown and finally caught the Metro back.  Great day.

Day 3 was just Jed and me. We started at the International Spy Museum, which took several hours and was really cool.  Very interactive and fun.  Then it was American History Museum, more Natural History and back.

Today Jed is asking if we can "just hang out."  So I'm thinking we'll head out here shortly to walk and explore Adams Morgan and get some lunch.  Last night we'd talked about the Folger Shakespeare Library and the bus tour around the city, but I think all the walking and overload of people and "stuff" has gotten to the boy a bit.  Hanging out is good, so I'll finish this cup of coffee and then we'll get dressed.

The weather has been wonderful - warm for us Alaskans.  Spending time with Bob and Jed is exactly what my soul needed.  Last night we found a gluten-free pizza restaurant not a block from our hotel and had good food (and tasty cocktails).  

Life is good.

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