Rockin, Rainy Tuesday

Grace and I went to the market this morning and then hung out inside until Rockin with Andy. Today Andy brought egg shaped shakers, and Grace loved them. Her hand-eye coordination amazes me more every day. This afternoon she was swooping in with precise, definitive motions to snatch the eggs away from me and hoard them! Here she below - in matching socks - with Caroline and Haley. And here she is with Charlie Winter. Charlie and Gracie sitting in a tree. Just sitting. That is all she's allowed to do. I've got my eye on him!

Princess Babies

Today we went to Lauren and Caroline's house. Here is a picture of Princess Caroline and Princess Grace. They've known each other since they were 10 weeks old! In developmental news, Grace is sitting up now. She is also passing things from one hand to the other and back again; she's been doing this for about a week now. Our friend Hallie, who is a pediatric physical therapist, pointed out that this skill is usually something that happens around 7 months old - so Grace is a month and a half ahead of the curve. Go, Gracie!

Sunday Brunch at Sarabeth's

We were invited to celebrate with our friends - the new Mr. & Mrs. Phillips, at their post-wedding brunch today. Gracie loved seeing them again and was honored to be included. Kate looked stunning all weekend; here she is with Grace. And here is Grace hugging her new friend Ian, who Mommy and Daddy know from San Francisco.

Aunt D & Uncle T Spoil Gracie

Today we went to the park and enjoyed the beautiful weather. In the afternoon, Aunt Dina, Uncle Teddy and Judy came over to watch Grace so Mommy and Daddy could go to Kate and Scott's beautiful wedding. Here is the album for Week 23.

Penn Mommy Play Date

Today was rainy so we spent most of our time inside. In the afternoon, we had a play date at the Lean's awesome, new apartment. Grace loved hanging out with Ali & Jackson and Danielle & Penelope. Good times.

Kissing Videos

Earlier this week, Grace smacked a few kisses back at Alex before he went for work. After he left, I practiced with her a little. Here are two videos of Grace kissing back. In the first clip, it happens about 18 seconds in, and in the second about 6 seconds in (and a half attempt at 53 seconds that turns into a yawn).

Playing All Day

Today Grace and I went for a walk and shopped at Baby Gap. She loves to play with her rattle in the stroller these days. She shakes it furiously, and she has just started grunting when she loses it...and stops when I give it to her. It's very cute that she's expressing herself so much now. Another thing she likes to play with is is the springy bird on top of her bouncey chair. Grace stands and lunges at it, as you'll see in this clip.

Little Maestro

In the morning, Grace wore her new outfit from Grandma but got too hot and changed in her new outfit from Aunt Meredith. Both were so cute on her! Grace has officially hit a groove where she's developing really fast. It's pretty incredible to watch her grow. Today we went to Little Maestros, which is a very popular class in NYC. There is live music, a letter of the day, a "what's in the box" part where a musical instrument is revealed, a puppet show, a musical book reading, bubbles and more. (Check out the bubble resting on her head.) I was worried she wouldn't get it or would be scared, but she LOVED it. She was glued to every move the performers made.

SMMMACK

Alex was smacking a kiss in Grace's direction this morning when she all of a sudden did it right back at him. We couldn't believe it! They went back and forth and she mimicked him at least 3 times. It was AMAZING. Today we went on a walking tour of the Upper West Side and then did Rockin with Andy.

Grandma Day

Grace hung out with Grandma today and had a blast. In the afternoon, she played in her exersaucer and was more interested in a plain, white sock than the 20+ accesories on the toy! She enjoyed picking it up and eating it. Yum.

First Mother's Day

We went to Blue Water Grill with the family today - minus Grandpa, Aunt Dina and Uncle Teddy. They were missed!

Saks Fifth Avenue Saturday

Gracie and I walked to Saks Fifth Avenue and did a little shopping today. She was so well behaved and LOVED the department store and walk home. In the afternoon, she hung out with Daddy and practiced holding the ring on her exersaucer...doesn't it look like she's ready for the subway? Here is the album for Week 22.

Helluva Time with Henley

Grace went to her 5 month check-up today. She weighed 17 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 26 inches long, which puts her in the 75th percentile for both. Henley was here for lunch and kept Grace very entertained!

5 Months Old

Gracie turned 5 months old today. It was tough to get a shot of her with the sign because she now sits up and intentionally reaches at everything. Little Grace was feeling under the weather so we went to the pediatrician (she weighs 17 lbs!) and then we met Rachel and Erin for lunch at Vynl.

Warm Wednesday

Gracie loves wearing her new bib from Aunt Meredith; Mommy loves it too because it keeps Grace super clean! Today we went for a morning walk, had lunch with Ali and Jackson and headed to the park, where Brett and Brody joined. Later on we met up with Danielle and Penelope, who had to go topless after painting herself in her dinner.

Mother's Day Luncheon

Today Grace and I went on a tour of Central Park with Mom-Mom, and then we went to Tavern on the Green to meet Grandma. The three of us had a blast at the Big City Moms Mother's Day lunch. Mom-Mom won a prize in the raffle, and we saw Jo from Super Nanny. She offered to signed her new book for Grace but would not take a picture. Pssh. Get over yourself, Super Nanny. LOL.

Mom-Mom Visits

Mom-Mom came to visit today. She taught Grace a lot of stuff, read to her, took her for a walk in the afternoon and got her ready for bed.

Grace Discovers Grass

This morning we had brunch with the Langers, and then we went to Jake Sussberg's 1st birthday party. Good times. In the afternoon we went to the park, where we took a nap, played in the grass (and loved it) and bumped into the Sundheims.

Grace Turns 21!

Gracie reached the 21 week mark today. Here are the albums for Week 20 and Week 21. Today we celebrated Zoe Goldstein's 2nd birthday.

Friday

Today it was gray so we stayed inside until Grace's second nap was over. Then we went out to meet Grace's friends Caroline and Ethan. We walked for a little bit and then hung out at H&H.

Baby with Baguette

Here is Grace outside Citarella tonight. Today we met Caroline and Jacob at Le Pain Quotidien.