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I went to Mommy Club today.  They met at a local vineyard, which was stunning.  I guess it’s been a while since I’ve been to a vineyard, because it was so gorgeous:  all those neat rows of big grape vines and the dusty purple and green grapes.  It was a pretty day too, cool and cloudy. 

We all picked tons of grapes, and Buttercup was enthralled.  She tugged on the bunches of grapes, pulling individual grapes off and tossing them in the basket.  She stomped a couple of bunches too, which was cute, the bottom of her shoes are a disaster ;)  They taste like the grapes my grandma used to have in her backyard:  so strange, sweet, and slippery.  The peel comes right off.  They had seeds, which was interesting with Buttercup.  Our favorite were the Concord Grapes, they were the sweetest.

The whole backdrop of the place was totally picturesque.  There was an old farm house with kittens, which Buttercup chased all over the place.  Tall outbuildings with big old chimneys:  I love the farmhouse scene.  I always feel at home there.

It must be an amazing thing to own a vineyard.  These folks sell their grapes locally and outsource them to wineries:  such a beautiful way to live.  I’m already fantasizing about buying my own vineyard, even though I have no idea how much work it must be.  It’s a pretty dream, all the same.  Maybe I’ll plant a couple vines in the backyard next year.

The social dynamic with the other moms went well.  They seem nice.  I think I might join the club.  We’ll see.  It’s good to have a mommy-network on tap.  This might do it.

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