The girlie-girls have been "summering" in Maine. Between splashing in the surf, digging holes in the sand, and eating Popsicles; Stella and Marni have learned a few new "tricks". Stella has figured out how to call me (endlessly) on the office phone that I've installed in The Cottage. Just today Marni learned how to call the receptionist and giggle. Marni has also begun to potty train herself. Yesterday she opened the lid on Stella's potty, crawled onto it, and pooped. Although she was still wearing her diaper.