Heading Home

Grace was a little touchy this morning but managed to have fun exploring the house and hanging out with her grandparents. She climbed the stairs, played with Grandpa's hat, ate blueberries and crawled everywhere.

Fortunately she stayed awake until our car ride back to NYC, for which she slept the entire way. We had a great time in Philly, but it's good to be home. Thanks for everything, Mom-mom and Grandpa! Gracie helped Daddy run her bath tonight and then helped him comb his hair. Week 51 Album.

Mommy's Girl

Grace played inside all day and was very clingy with me today. This afternoon, however, Mom-mom, Aunt Meredith and I went shopping for a new SLR camera and a couple of lenses (thank you, Mom-mom & Grandpa!). Now I just need to figure out how to use the new equipment.

Gracie's First Thanksgiving

Grace enjoyed exploring Mom-mom and Grandpa's house today. After her nap, she woke up, put on her holiday dress and came downstairs to find the Gleser crew here. We watch a little football and then headed to the club for Thanksgiving dinner. Grace could not have had more fun...or more to eat, for that matter.

She ate blueberries (which she calls "blue"), crackers, carrots, sweet potatoes, prime rib, turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, bread, water from a glass, stuffing (wasn't a hit) and even pumpkin pie (huge hit). She sat for 2 hours at the table and just loves to be included with everyone. Grandma also taught her what "knock, knock" means and to say it, which came out as "ock" more than knock. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Off to Philly for the Holiday

Today we hit the road for Philly, and Grace slept almost the whole way. Definitely one of the best car rides we've had! When we got to Mom-mom and Grandpa's, Grace went straight to the window room to get her favorite counting pop-up book.

Fun & Fish

Grace was having so much fun today that she didn't want to nap. After 30 minutes of crying, I bundled her up and strolled her to sleep. This afternoon Grace's buddy Max came over to play. For dinner I made Grace a piece of salmon, and she absolutely loved it! She ate the whole 1/4 pound slice. I couldn't believe it.

Horsey-ing Around

Grace loves her Monday morning music class at Diller-Quaile and had a blast today. Afterwards, she hit the playground since the weather wasn't too bad. After lunch and an afternoon nap, we went to Caroline's to play. She had fun with all her friends and the toys - and really enjoyed Lauren's homemade pumpkin-pear puree.

Grace has been funny about her crib and high chair recently. When she wakes up from a nap, she calls us in and then wants to play for 15 minutes or so. If we take her out of the crib too early, she tries to dive back in. Similarly, for the high chair: she wants to dine and then hang out in seat until she says she's ready to come out.

SF Reunion in LI

Today we went to Long Island to meet lovely Lila Belle Pollak, who was visiting from SF. What a sweet girl! It's was wonderful to see everyone and their babies in addition to the Immerman's sonogram of their future baby - who I like to call Immermini. Grace did really well in her big girl car seat on the way there and back and took a killer afternoon nap. When she woke up we went over to the Goldstein's to celebrate Rachel's bday before heading home so Daddy could catch his flight to California. Here is a super girly pose I caught Dainty Grace in this evening - check out her legs.

Elmo Rocks

Grace put on her party dress from Sandy and went to Olivia's 1st birthday. Gracie had a blast with her friends and enjoyed the bubbles, music, toys and cake. She especially enjoyed her time with Daddy. In language news, Grace fully understands how to tell us she wants to eat; additionally, if she hears the word eat - whether in a story we're reading or in conversation - she points to her mouth and then starts to crawl to the kitchen! Exploration-wise, Grace is very interested in the air/heat units and is tall enough now to see the top and open/close the door that houses the control knob. Week 50 Album.

Time to Play, Climb and Recline

Lately Grace has been very interested in exploring in her closet and the chairs in her room. Whether she's climbing on her rocking chair, my rocking chair or into her infant car seat, she's happy. She particulary loves the infant seat and will climb up into it, turn around, sit down, kick her feet up and read...as if it's her favorite recliner. What's hysterical is that she knows it rocks back and forth so she'll propel it a little by shaking herself around.

Today after playing, rocking and reading a bit, she went down for an early day 3 hour nap. Grace woke up with some tooth pain last night and was really exhausted. In the afternoon, we went to Gymboree and then crossed town to Rockin with Andy at baby Jordan's apartment. Grace spent some quality time with Sam Schiffman; she taught him about watches. Speaking of which, she loves taking my watch and bracelets and putting them on her wrists. Apparently Grace loves jewelry.

Bang Bang

It was freezing cold this morning, but Grace and I bundled up and hit the swings regardless. After lunch and barely taking a nap, we played for a bit before going to Max's apartment to play and have music group. Here is Grace experimenting on the drums. She definitely knows to bang, but what she really loves to climb on top of them. Something new that Grace understands is "no" in addition to wagging a finger along with it. When she does something that she knows we don't like, she stops afterwards, sits back, looks us dead in the eyes and wags her finger. It's hard not to laugh, but we manage...and then we agree with her.

Baby Hercules

Grace went to the doctor today to make sure she was ok - her recent funk needed to be checked out. Turns out she's totally fine! She spent the afternoon with Carolina. They went to their playgroup and got back in time for dinner and bed. Grace's big news and move of the day was pushing her exersaucer as a walker. Who knew she was so strong?! Go, Gracie, go.

Curious Grace

Grace woke up an hour early today and had a bit of a rough morning. She completely emptied her toy bin but just couldn't seem to find anything of interest. She also seemed a bit under the weather. I took her to story time at 11am, which she enjoyed a lot. She passed out on the way home and was wide awake in her crib an hour later. After a bottle, she went back down! Woohoo. Thank goodness for extra Zzzs. When she woke up, she had a snack, cooked in her kitchen (I think she is taking the oven temperture), played a little golf and unraveled a roll of toilet paper. Get well soon, Mom-mom!!

In other news, she has learned how to pucker up her lips. It's hilarious.

Chilly Monday

Grace put on her new outfit from Mom-mom today. Even though she looked good, I'm not sure she was feeling great. She was fussy a lot of the day. Daddy worked from home today because he definitely wasn't feeling his best. He probably got whatever Grace had last week. Even though we felt bad for him, it was nice to have him around.

Sunday Visitors

Just moments before Mom-mom and Grandpa came to visit, Gracie took a serious dive and bruised her nose in three places. Poor thing. Gracie was in a bit of a funk, but she still managed to get some giggles in while they were here. Lindsay Balton stopped by in the afternoon because she was visiting from LA.

Party Time

Today Grace went to Ethan's 1st bday and Lucy's 2nd bday. So much to celebrate, so little time. Here is Grace having a blast on the baby tramp, in a bin with Zoe Goldstein, peekabooing with Daddy and sitting in a big kid chair at dinner. Week 49 Album.

Super Trooper

Grace had a really good day with the exception of regurgitating her lunch. Poor Gracie was scared more than anything. Not sick, just scared. Nothing a bath, change of clothes, Elmo and a collander couldn't cure. We took it easy this afternoon and were sad to miss Rockin with Andy. She managed to maintain her sense of humor and playful nature regardless. What a trooper!

Happy Girl

Gracie hung out with Cousin Brett while he prepared for his interview this morning and did everything possible to distract him - she waved at him, tried on his shoes and crawled around a lot and more. This morning, Rachel and Phoebe Goldstein (6 weeks) came by to hang out, which was fun. Fortunately Gracie took a 2.5 hour nap when they left, which resulted in a very happy afternoon here and at music.

These days there is no question what Gracie's favorite song is: The Wheels on the Bus. She motions all the time for us to sing it and totally understands which words go with which motions. Check out this short video from dinner time. All I am doing is singing...no prompting or motioning at all!