It's a Hard Knock Life

Grace has been adding some new words and hobbies to her repertoire. Something that really cracks us up is when she asks to clean, runs into the kitchen and starts swiffering. As soon as we figured out she was actually helpful, we adjusted the height of the pole to match hers. Makes for much better cleaning.

Always the Gentleman

Max always seems to knows the way to Grace's heart.

Park Day

Today we went to the park with Aunt Katie, Uncle Teddy, Aunt Dina, Maya and the Langer Family. Gracie had a particularly good time with her aunt, who kindly ran around after her and made sure Grace was safe. While we were there, Grace did a little shopping; she bought two action figures at a toy sale - Superman and a Teenage Mutant Turtle - despite tons of Polly Pocket options. She also enjoyed lots of food and "EP," which in Grace speak means "Ice Cream."

After a lot of playing, she passed out on the way home and took a killer nap. When she woke up, we watched some Dora and then went to dinner in the neighborhood. Grace really enjoyed Daddy's linguine, especially slurping it up to her lips. When we got home, she made not one...but two pee pees in the toilet.

Weekend in East Hampton

It was nice to be out of the city this weekend. Grace had a blast in the Hamptons - playing at the East Hampton playground, dining out for most of her meals, going to the beach to dig in the sand and get her toes wet, hanging out at an adult BBQ at Dave Schwarz's house and playing with Lucy Marcus and Harrison Langer in West Hampton on the way home.

She couldn't have had more fun or more action. She probably could have had some sleep though. Hopefully she'll catch up this week. Week 75 Album.

Beautiful Day Outdoors

This morning Grace and I went to the zoo, and she had a lot of fun feeding the sheep, trying to climb in the bunny bin and listening to some music outside the zoo gates. You would think that after such a busy morning she'd take a nice nap. Nope. Not today, despite my leaving her alone for an hour and forty minutes in her crib. This afternoon we went to the park and enjoyed spending time with Aunt Dina & Maya and Liz & Charlie.

So Happy Together

Grace loves Gloves

Lately Grace has been going into the kitchen, begging to wear the oven mitts and plastic dish gloves. It's really cute when she gets both on the at the same time and is proud of herself.

Monday Morning Pee Pee Update!!!

When Grace woke up, her diaper was practically dry so I put her right on the toilet to make, and she did - on command. She even wiped herself and dropped the tissue in the toilet. Seconds later she wanted the paper back and picked up it up, soaking wet. We are on our way though. Woohoo! Who knew I could get so excited about urine?

Pee Pee Time

Yesterday Grace was showered with some amazing gifts, from toys to books to clothing to Dora. Two new items that really kept her interest today were her Dora table and chairs and her new potty. For several weeks now Grace has been pointing at the toilet and saying pee pee or poo poo. We've tried sitting her on it, but it's just too high and uncomfortable. Thanks to Mom-mom, we got a toddler-sized one that transitions to the big toilet. Anyway, Grace was thrilled to play on it all day and asked to go on it A LOT. We kept taking off her pants and diaper - not for pictures though - and tonight when she asked to go on it, she actually peed in it! Alex and I couldn't believe it. Hopefully this means she's on her way...although it's likely it was a coincidence. If you put a kid on the toilet 100 times, changes are she'll make in it once, right? Either way, she was very proud of herself. And we were too.

Chanina Vardit

Today was Grace's baby naming, and our families came in to town. Grace had a wonderful time - she enjoyed a little taste of wine, ate lots of food and loved all the attention from her favorite people. After a very late nap, she celebrated Jackson Lean and Jackson Dickstein's 2nd bdays and then visited the Immerman's new apartment. At the end of the day, she was so happy and tired that she hysterically laughed and rolled on the floor for 5 minutes before bathtime. Week 74 Album - fewest pics I've taken in a week since GVG was born.

Prince Charming

Max gave Grace a ride and a kiss today.

Mother's Day Weekend

We went to Philly on Friday night, and Grace slept almost the whole way there. She woke up briefly during the transfer inside and really surprised us by recognizing my parent's house as we walked up the front steps. In a half asleep daze, she said "Mom-mom, Pa?" and then put her head right back down on my shoulder. On Saturday we went to cousin Maya's baby naming, and then spent the rest of the weekend on the Main Line. Grace ran around my parent's house like the energizer bunny. She loved turning the lights on and off, opening the doors and exploring, well, just about everything. Really nice weekend. Week 73 Album.

Finally Sunny

Anne was in from SF and came by this afternoon to meet Grace. The three of us went to the park to swing, dig in the sand and check out the ducks. What fun - and we ran into Max and Charlie at the playground, too!

Still Raining...

This morning Grace met her Monchihichi from Uncle Zman; she loves it! Grandma came in to hang out today (thanks, "Ma"), and Gracie was thrilled to see her. This afternoon Grace rocked out with Brett and her buddies.

Smile, Smile, Smirk

Rainy Day Play

This afternoon we had a huge storm, and Grace went down the block for a playdate with gorgeous George.

"Daddy"

Grace has transitioned from calling Alex "Dada" to calling him "Daddy," and it's too cute. She has become more and more interested in him lately and is evolving - big surprise - into a real Daddy's girl. She's also becoming quite the daredevil. Whenever and wherever we put her down, she runs towards the most dangerous place without looking back. Grace is really active and really fearless. Exhibit A: see Grace trying to get into the water. Exibihit B: I don't have on camera yet, but this week Grace decided she likes to submerge herself entirely in her bath. Week 72 Album.