Long Weekend

Gracie and Nate vacationed with Mom-mom and Grandpa while we were in Vancouver and San Diego. Gracie had a blast going to Sesame Place with Mom-mom, going back to Capri Water Ice where she has become a regular, wearing goggle and flippers while swimming with "the boys" and playing with Aunt Meredith and Jason, who brought back adorable Ts from Italy. Nate spent some time at the club playing golf with Grandpa, taking a dip in the kiddie pool and lounging on the golf course and looking at trees. Although the kids didn't seem to miss us, Grace was very cute when we got home and cheered "Mommyyyyy! Daddyyyy!"

The next day when we were back in NYC, she asked to go to Mom-mom and Grandpa's house. I asked her if she wanted to go with Mommy and Daddy or if she wanted to be there without us, and she chose the latter. When I asked her why, she told me that Mom-mom and Grandpa give her special treats. Hmm. May 2010 Album.

Sesame Jammies

Nate and Grace donned their Sesame jammies from Max and Jonathan. Too cute.

Red Dress and a Hairdo

Sharing a Moment

Starting to Move Solo

Nate has had rolling under control for some time now and is starting to experiment with some new moves. He is going places on his stomach these days and likes to scoot backwards. He's starting to move his knees underneath, too.

Proof of Maternity

It's only a glimmer, but there is something similar around the eyes.

Adorable in Orange

NY INK

Grace went to Zoe's bday party today and came home all tatted up. She's been really into tattoos since. Nate and I hung out at home most of the day because I was feeling under the weather.

Bootylicious

Little Trendster

Grace seems to catch up on the trends faster than I do - from TV to what kids are wearing. Every week she seems to update her favorite show - Dora, Yo Gabba Gabba, Diego, Wonder Pets, Ni-Hao Kai-Lan, The Backyardigans. I can't keep up. On the playground last week she noticed jelly shape bracelets on the older kids and managed to get an older kid to give her one. She also loves to wear her gold bead necklace and pink bracelet. Gracie loves jewelry. She also apparently loves to play with little girls, like her friend Riley in this pic. G is used to playing with boys, and this was a nice change.

Authentic

Gleser Kids Love Peas

Nate went for his 4 month check-up today (three weeks late), and he was in the 50th percentile across the board. He is such a happy baby and was smiling at the nurses, crying for only the pinch of the shot and then giggling the whole way home - and not being grouchy once the rest of the day. This afternoon when we got home, I experimented with feeding him veggies (vs rice or oatmeal, since he didn't show much interest in that), and he loved it. While Nate ate baby food peas, Grace ate real peas. Apparently, both kids love them. Nate quickly figured out that he was leaving food on his face and around his mouth - so he would move his hands all around and then suck the food off his fingers. Grace never did that; she'd always wait for the spoon.

A Good Audience

Nate follows Grace with a watchful eye. I am sure he is learning all sorts of things and filing them for later. She has been singing a lot lately and yelling "Ahhh Kaaaa Boom!" - both of which totally crack him up. He eats up her every move and admires her so much already.

Sunday

Nate practiced sitting up in his new Bumbo seat. He seemed to like it but spit up...a lot...just moments after this shot. This afternoon Mom-mom and Grandma came to visit. Nate was happy to see his buddy, Grandpa.

Peace on The Upper East

Guess That Gleser

Today's Activity

Nate rolled around on the floor while Grace and I tended to our toes.

iPodding and Stickering

First Food

Nate has been watching us eat for a few weeks now, and last night I let him taste a little of Gracie's Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal. Not exactly the most appropriate choice of first food, but I couldn't help myself. And he went nuts, totally loved it. The next day I went out and got some rice cereal, and he was so disappointed when he ate it. Blech. Can you blame him?

Weekend Away

While Alex and I were in Grand Cayman, Gracie and Nate were on vacation in Villanova. They played with Aunt Meredith and Jason, dined at the club, ate radioballs for lunch, watched Wonder Pets and took walks in the wagon Meredith and I rode in as little girls. Thank you, Mom-mom and Grandpa!