I’m on a boat!

We finally got to spend some time on the boat today.  Phoebe went up and down the companionway ladder about 232 times and only smashed her head on the steering wheel about seven times.  We tried to have lunch on the boat but she was distracted and the only result was that we had crushed blueberries all over the cabin sole.  Phoebe was also distracted at dinner.  After singing some “baa baa black sheep” she seemed to rally which I was very pleased about because I was looking forward to walking to the Creamery to get some ice cream.  However, the momentum was brought to a halt when Ellie reached over and grabbed Phoebe by the hair.  We finally made it out for ice cream and I ordered Phoebe chocolate and got myself oreo and after an extended comparison test during which I realized she had eaten much of both cups she settled on the oreo.   Soon the “summer rush” will be here and that will mean no more trips to the Creamery.  The rush is mostly a joke in Mattapoisett.  Actually it is entirely a joke with the exception of the Creamery on sundays.  It is mobbed.