ChiKat

My husband and I love taking walks in the summer, late at night, when the neighborhood is sleeping and everything is serene.

With a one-year-old who goes to sleep each night around 8 PM, late night strolls now take place around…4 PM. It's not quite the same thing.

As a compromise, I decided to create a peaceful haven on our balcony, so we could be outside during the summer nights while the boy slept in his crib. I found a tiny table and two chairs. I bought planters and planted beautiful flowers. It's really a nice space.

Today I looked out the window and saw two squirrels racing through the petunias…then start rigorously mating.

So I've made a nice, romantic escape…for squirrels.