Day one in Providence yesterday. It was great! The drive took me an hour in the morning, which wasn’t unpleasant. I started moving into my office and met everyone who was in the office. Lunch in the upstairs dining room was a nice diversion – took me back to the Ivy Club days with the take-the-next-available-seat norm, the white china & napkins. I know it sounds kind of absurd but I think it does function as a nice way to get everyone to actually interact.

Grace was so cute yesterday morning. The first thing she said to me upon waking up was, “Mummy, is today the day of your first job?” and then she had some nice commentary for me, including “Mummy, I’m going to get used to your new job. Don’t worry!” and “Are you nervous about your new job, Mummy? I think you are going to like it and make new friends.” When did she get so wise and grown-up??

Pictures are this morning – Whit got into my lipstick (again!) and Grace was happy to curl up in our bed.