This morning we went out to Grandma's, and Grace had a blast playing with all the fun stuff there. Grandma and Aunt Katie are so much fun - and so good at sharing all their toys. Daddy came home before bedtime tonight, which was awesome.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Another Special Date
This morning, Grace and I went to the Bronx Zoo with Max, Jonathan and Chrissie and Ayla, Ben and Becky. It was an awesome day.
We saw some Bison, Giraffes and Ostriches, and then we went to the Dora & Diego 4-D Movie. It was 8 spectacular minutes of 3-D film. The fourth dimension included aromas (banana) and sensations (water, vacuum, being on an airplane). Grace and I were totally mesmorized. After the film, we visited the Mouse House, grabbed lunch abd hit the Children's Zoo, which had so much to see, touch, climb and feel. Something that definitely struck Grace was the rooster, which was cockadoodledoing a lot. She and Max spent a lot of time feeding the goats (dumping/dropping food in their pen). When the two of them are together, they forget they're with anyone else; I can barely take the cuteness.
After that, we rode on the Bug Carousel, another huge hit. Then we walked all the way to "Asia" to take Camel Rides and try out the monorail, where we saw everything from elephants, rhinos, tigers and more. What a day! Everyone had so much fun, and behavior was good all around.
When we got home, Nate was happy as could be. He's understanding some words now: his name, our names, jump, kick and run. Here is some video.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Grace Gleser, City Mouse
Today Grace and I went out to CT, and afterwards we stopped by Alexa's to see Miller and meet Dane. Grace had a blast with all their toys, baking cookies, eating ice cream and reading a couple of e-books with Mills before heading back to NYC. It's amazing how easily G is motivated by getting to "go in the blue car"; riding in a car is such a novelty. She loves a good road trip. Nate stayed in NYC and looked cute all day.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Back Again
We were back in Philly for Dave and Sarah's wedding, which means the kids got another vacation at Mom-mom and Grandpa's. Grace had a blast at the club, running around in the yard, getting water ice and more. Although there are a ton of awesome pics, the one that cracks me up is Nate checking out his socks. Yes, Nate, those socks do match your shirt. Oh no you didn't. Oh yes I did. Actually Judy Kinderman did.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
East Meets West
Nate met his buddy Jackson, who was in from SF, and Grace pretended to be a baby to get Julie to take care of her.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Special Sunday
Today Grace and Max went to a marionette show on a date. They sat alone together, and Max had his arm around Grace most of the show. It was adorable - the kids and the show. This afternoon Ellen & Chris and Nolan & Jessica came to visit. Grace was excited to show off all her toys and make some new friends. Nate was too, and he worked out all afternoon leading up to their visit. His downward dog is coming along nicely, and he can do this to move from one end of the living room to the other. Had to include the series of shots. I'm not sure who was more proud: him or me!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Princess Grace and the Pee
Grace has all sorts of tricks for procrastinating to go to bed - asking for "one more book", singing the alphabet on repeat, asking for all her stuffed toys in her crib and more. Tonight was a special night. She took off her pajamas and she narrated as she did it. I could hear and see this on the monitor. Then she removed her diaper, peed all over her bed and started casually calling us for new sheets. I had no choice but to go in. When I opened the door, I asked her if she has done all of these things, and she honestly admitted - proudly and matter-of-factly: YES! Then she directed me to get new sheets for her bed, put the dirty ones in the closet, and get penguin pajamas. As I started to get moving, she looked at me and said: "Mommy, you're the best. Good job." Then she gave me a kiss "to make you feel better."
