Family Sunday

Aunt Meredith and Jason came by to visit in the morning, and Aunt Dina and Maya visted this afternoon. Week 103 Album.

Tea Party

9 Months

How is it December? 36 weeks has officially arrived, which means I'll be going to the doctor every week until delivery. At yesterday's appointment she told me I am 50% effaced and the head is in position -3: exactly the same as I was with Grace at this point of my first pregnancy. Most of my measurements are the same, too, actually - except this baby is bigger than Grace was at 36 weeks as you can see. We'll learn even more next Monday at my 37 week sonogram. Speaking of sonos, Dr. Michel always takes a quick look at the baby because she and I are both amazed every time at how much this kid looks like Grace. Today we concluded that the kids, though two years apart, will look like twins. The resemblence - at least in profile, esp the nose - is incredible. Lastly Dr. Michel made her delivery prediction: I will not be early, unless I have a whopper of a contraction in the next few weeks. I'll be close to my due date and might even make it to January. We're psyched. The more time, the more sleep, the mo' better.

Hanging with Henley & Sofia

Sofia and Henley came by tonight, and Grace was so excited to see them. She and Sofia played so nicely together - coloring, cooking and even going to the bathroom together (Grace tried to go "like Sofia").

Busy, Special Sunday

This morning we took Grace to the Carousel at Central Park, and she loved it! Despite being almost December, the weather here in NYC is still pretty nice. Crisp, but nice. This afternoon we met up with the Meyers and went to the Big Apple Circus, which isn't very big at all actually. It's set up in Lincoln Center under a tent. Grace enjoyed the horse show and remembers that she saw a "prince riding the horses" and "lots and lots of bouncing" and the "trapeze." Week 102 Album.

Outside Fun

Grace loves to play outside. Today before we drove back, she played in the leaves, ran on the lawn and totally exhausted herself.

Tea Time

Grace and Mom-mom have a special tea ritual, and Grace loves it. "Sit at the table and have tea," she requests when she's at their house. Today Grace did her first sneaky thing - that we witnessed, at least. My parents have a little bowl with candy orange slices, and Grace was eyeing it all day. When she thought we weren't watching - even though we were all in the room - she took one in her hand, closed her fingers around it and walked slowly out of the room w/o making eye contact. I followed her to the front door where she was hiding and nibbling on it, and she looked so cute...and guilty. I told her it was ok to have it, that she could come back in and join us. She was still so skeptical though. Apparently Alex had told her that she couldn't have one earlier in the day! This afternoon Grace went to Chuck E. Cheese, her favorite place right now.

Turkey Time

The Glesers came down to Villanova for Thanksgiving, and it was great to be together. We missed Aunt Meredith though!

Grace Bakes

I decided to do a little baking project with Grace since we have a couple of books on the topic. She was very interested in mixing the dough, rolling it out and eating it - my favorite part, too. Once they were baked, she had a blast decorating them. What's funny is she found the sugary decor more interesting to eat than the cookies themselves.

Sunday Brunch

Grace had a blast at the Manning's for Sunday brunch on Greer's birthday. Grace ate a lot of cupcakes, played with the family, hung out with the big girls, jammed on guitar and drums and more. Week 101 Album.

OMG: Oh My Greer!

We had an awesome time at Greer's Bat Mitzvah on Saturday night. Greer did a great job in temple and rocking out at the party. Hopefully she wasn't too embarrassed of the Gleser cousin domination on the dance floor and platforms.

Stickers!!

They are Grace's new obsession. She especially loves letter, number and picture matching.

Sunday

This morning we celebrated Lucy's birthday, and then Uncle Zman came over and danced around to "Single Ladies" with Grace. Aunt Dina, Uncle Teddy and Maya came by, too, and Grace and Aunt Dina practiced some yoga. Week 100 Album.

Saturday Afternoon with the Schiffmans

Grace looked cuddly and sweet this morning wrapped up in a blanket. Sam and Henry came by to play this afternoon, and unfortunately we couldn't get a good picture. Grace was happy to see them.

Museum of Natural History

Grace and Charlie went to the Museum this afternoon, and they loved it. Grace was totally fascinated by the Butterfly Garden. One even landed on her face! She is still talking about it. Another thing she thought was cool was a glass elevator we took.

Mini Golf, Anyone?

Grace put on her new outfit from Grandma for Grandma & Aunt Enid's visit today.