March 31st 2010
Wednesday Group
Zoë did have one incident, where she was intimidated by the way some boys were playing. She ran to me and was crying but when I asked her what was wrong she said, "Nothing". - obviously that wasn't true - After asking a few questions she let me know that some boys with toy guns and bow&arrows, who I think Iris had been running around after (she has two older brothers, she's used to rowdy boy play), had been in the gym where the girls were playing and one was 'trying to hit her with his bow and arrow'. I explained that he probably thought she was playing, as Iris had been, and was just pretending to shoot the arrow at her and if she'd used her strong girl voice and told him to stop, he probably would've just walked away. Nonetheless this frightened her so I told her she did the right thing by coming to get me. I was saddened however that at first she thought she couldn't tell me what was wrong. Later on we talked again and I reiterated the fact that no matter what her problem, even if she thinks I'll be upset, she can always come to me for help.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 16 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 16 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 7 days
News posted by Laura at 5:00 PM |
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April 3, 2010 05:01:45 PM posted by Nonna
Abby and Zoe you should never be afraid to tell mommy and daddy anything.......you can call Nonna too. Mommy and daddy will always listen and help you both with anything!!
March 30th 2010
Tooth Self Extraction
She was so excited to have gotten her tooth out on her own. She asked me to clean it off and polish it up nicely so that she could maybe get a little extra money out of the tooth fairy.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 15 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 15 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 6 days
First Moments posted by Laura at 4:59 PM |
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April 12, 2010 12:41:01 PM posted by Grandma Cindy
Wow!
I missed the tooth extraction. Did you get anything from the tooth fairy?
March 29th 2010
Departure Distractions
Abby was pretty upset once Grandma was gone (Zoë was sad too obviously, Abby just had a harder time this time) so we finished up the game of yahtzee they'd been playing and then the girls helped Chris make some popcorn and they put on a movie. I made them some hot cocoa with special bunny marshmallows that Nonna sent, for them to enjoy after the movie. Once that was over Daddy got Enzo in the car to take a little drive just the two of them, trying to break Enzo of his cryfest routine every time I leave even for a moment. After he went around the area he came back and picked us up to take the girls to get fish sandwiches at the McD's in Maine. As we were sitting eating, we were checking out which stores were in the outlet plaza we were in and decided to browse them when we were done.
We first stopped at the Nike factory store to see if they had any good deals on athletic shoes for Chris. We left there empty handed and browsed around the Children's Place outlet, which had some good deals. We got Enzo a few pair of socks and a cute hat from the .99cent bin, and the girls each got a pair of tan courdory pants for $2.99 each. We had a bathroom break and checked out one more store for shoes, then decided to call it a night.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 14 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 14 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 5 days
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April 12, 2010 12:43:33 PM posted by Grandma Cindy
It was hard for me to leave. I was very sad.
It is nice that you got to go shopping and get something to eat.
Your Papa Norm used to take your mommy shopping whenever I would go out of town. After awhile, I think she looked forward to the shopping trips
March 28th 2010
Potluck for Grampy
The girls got to taste some spanakopita (Greek spinach pie), tortellini salad, vegetable slaw, pizza, and for dessert Susie's strawberry cheesecake. Enzo ate so much of the lasagna, and wore the sauce quite nicely. After the meal, Chris took Enzo outside and of course Zoë and Abby followed. Then Corey went out with Elijah and Liz went out to play tag with Chris and the girls.
After making everyone come in (it was fairly chilly) we looked at the pictures from the Valley's trip to Hawaii, and chatted a while before it was time to get the kids home for bed.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 13 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 13 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 4 days
Special Occasions posted by Laura at 7:59 PM |
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April 3, 2010 04:56:56 PM posted by Nonna
Afun filled day and a birthday I am sure Grappy enjoyed surrounded by his family.
April 12, 2010 12:44:39 PM posted by Grandma Cindy
Too bad there are no pictures. We had fun playing tag in the back yard. Buddy decided to join in the game.
March 27th 2010
Lowe's Build - Kaleidoscope
Afterward we did our traditional stroll through Target and then had some lunch with Grandma Cindy before getting Enzo home for a nap.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 12 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 12 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 3 days
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March 28, 2010 08:22:25 PM posted by Nonna
What a fun project!!
March 26th 2010
Impromptu Dinner for Grampy
Uncle Tommy asked the waitress to bring out a brownie sundae with a candle once dinner was over and we all sang Happy Birthday to Grampy. He was nice enough to offer bites of his dessert, which Zoë and Abby graciously accepted.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 11 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 11 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 2 days
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Children's Museum of New Hampshire
I've heard mixed reviews from friends who have been, some saying the new building is great, others saying it's the same stuff as the old place, just in a more open space. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, there are things they brought over from the previous building, some exhibits they improved upon, and the spacious layout makes all the difference. Zoë and Abby LOVED weaving on the loom, I think this was their favorite thing. They read the directions and followed along step by step, and then just kept on going.
We took a break around 11:00 to have a snack in the snack room and then checked out some more exhibits. I finally had to pull the kids away as Enzo was melting down, much in need of a nap. Me and mine headed back to Reanna's, where there was already a playpen set up for Enzo to nap in. Unfortunately it took Enzo at least 30 minutes to get to sleep, he was fighting it so hard. We left around 4:00 to come home and re-stock the diaper bag and pick Daddy up for dinner.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 11 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 11 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 2 days
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March 25th 2010
Seabrook Science Center and Nature Walk
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 10 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 10 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months, 1 day
News posted by Laura at 2:38 PM |
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March 28, 2010 08:18:25 PM posted by Nonna
THis was a very nice outing. You got to see alot of different things.
April 12, 2010 12:46:49 PM posted by Grandma Cindy
This was a lot of fun. The soup that Laura made was very tasty, but hard to drink out of the little hole in the cup.
March 24th 2010
Dry Diapers
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 9 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 9 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 6 months
Milestones posted by Laura at 7:04 PM |
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March 28, 2010 08:11:19 PM posted by Nonna
Yipee!! Great Job Enzo!!
March 23rd 2010
Teeth!
Enzo is finally getting some more teeth. It's been about four months since any new ones have popped up. I noticed that he's getting his first set of molars on the top, both right and left (premolars). He's a bit late on this, but that's alright with me. They're causing him a lot of discomfort and extra sinus trouble, what with being the top molars. I thought that he might never get any more bottom teeth (he still just has two), but I noticed just after seeing the molars that Enzo is getting another bottom tooth, his left lateral incisor. Once these three are all through, he'll have nine teeth.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 8 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 8 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 29 days
Baby Teeth posted by Laura at 2:12 PM |
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March 22nd 2010
Big Potty Pooping
Then today he went poop and pee on his little potty, downstairs! What makes this even more exciting is that he told me that he had to poop before doing anything in his diaper. He tried the potty lots and lots today and successfully peed two more times in it. Still not getting my hopes up that we'll be out buying cute little boy undies anytime too soon, but we're definitely excited for the progress Enzo's making so far.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 7 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 7 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 28 days
Milestones posted by Laura at 6:00 PM |
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March 24, 2010 07:21:00 PM posted by Nonna
Good Job Enzo!! I am so proud of you...lets hope you keep this up!!
March 21st 2010
Grampy Time
After a potty stop for the girls and hanging around for a little bit, we took the girls to their class and then waited for the adult service to begin. Enzo lasted for maybe one song and then was upset and wanted to go nurse. After nursing we tried going back in, and he wanted Grampy to hold him, but Enzo and I ended up going right back out and spending the rest of the time in the nursery. After the service we met Grampy and then picked the girls up and chatted with Jen and her boys a little bit. The kids even got to see the Easter bunny (though the girls weren't fooled for a second, they were still excited to give hugs and high fives). Enzo wanted to see the bunny, but didn't want to at the same time. I think the closest he ended up getting was about five feet away.
We headed back home, Enzo fell asleep in the car besides great effort from Zoë and Abby to keep him awake. He was just so tired, our ride is only about 10 minutes but he just couldn't make it. He ended up sleeping for about an hour in the car at home, but since he usually sleeps 11/2 to 2 hours, this wasn't all that great. We had some carrot ginger soup and rice along with our vegetable slaw for lunch and later the Valley's arrived. Reanna went with Enzo and I to drop some of Zoë and Abby's outgrown clothes off for a friend and then we stopped at the Children's Orchard, where I found a pair of rain boots for each of the girls and a sun hat for Enzo. After we got home Enzo had some time to
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 6 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 6 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 27 days
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March 20th 2010
York Beach Playground... Again
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 5 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 5 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 26 days
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March 19th 2010
Newcastle Commons
We saw a very large orange ship being pulled out to sea by the tugboats. Enzo kept pointing, wanting to walk across the grass to get a closer look, and he was doing the funniest sign. We finally figured out what he was doing, and meaning, and walked closer to the water. He was doing his arms similarly to how he does them for "Row, row, row your boat", which makes sense, but it was just so funny.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 4 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 4 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 25 days
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Car Cleaning
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 4 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 4 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 25 days
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March 18th 2010
Beach Playground
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 3 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 3 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 24 days
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March 17th 2010
St. Patrick's Day 2010
Before lunch we walked to the park and kicked various balls around. There was a 2.5 year old little girl there with her Dad and she joined in on running around like Zoë and Abby. Everyone had lots of fun running around in the sun before heading home for lunch. Enzo did even wait up for lunch, he just wanted to to nurse and take a nap. During Enzo's nap, Zoë and Abby did spelling word sentences and math work, then in the afternoon we drove to Newcastle Commons.
We were prepared for it to be a bit chilly there, as even in the summer the wind there tends to make things a good 10 degrees colder. This wasn't the case however, and even the breeze was warm. Enzo climbed all over the smaller structure and did the slides (pretty much) all by himself, while Zoë and Abby played on the bigger structure. After a while on the playground, we ran through the grass, the girls climbed the big rock, we walked out onto the rocks at the ocean's edge and wandered to see the view on the pier. We walked back to the playground after this and played for a little bit longer before packing the kids into the car. Though it was now 6:00 p.m. and we hadn't eaten dinner yet, we weren't quite done with the lovely day, so we drove to a nearby grocery store and got a panini and large greek salad to enjoy at the arboretum down the road.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months, 3 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months, 3 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 24 days
Holidays posted by Laura at 8:54 PM |
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March 21, 2010 03:48:57 PM posted by Nonna
What a glorious way to spend St. Patricks Day!!
March 15th 2010
Let me Out!
Luckily going up to the top floor to spend some time, got his mind off of it for a while. Once Zoë and Abby were done with their school work, the played games with him and even helped to clean up the huge mess he made.
Abby @ 6 years, 3 months
Zoë @ 6 years, 3 months
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 21 days
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March 14th 2010
Trying Something New
I filled out some information for the kids once we arrived, then Zoë and Abby were given bracelets, I had the other end so as to match up the numbers upon pick-up and verify that I should be taking them out. We were shown to their room and they went and sat down with barely a good-bye. Next they showed me to the nursery area. Here parents are given a pager, so if your little one should need you for anything, you'll get buzzed. These safety precautions were a plus in my book.
My friend, Jen, happened to be one of the people helping in the nursery area today, so that was a pleasant surprise. Enzo wasn't having anything to do with me being on the other side of the gate, but was interested in playing. I decided to put him in the wrap and take him with me into the adult service. Well, we didn't even make it through one full song and he was itching to get down. So, today I spent in the nursery with him, but that's okay. Zoë and Abby had a great time and got to participate with some fun games. They even got to make and eat smore's. They're begging to go back next week.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 30 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 30 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 20 days
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March 13th 2010
Lowe's Build and Grow - Basketball Hoop
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 29 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 29 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 19 days
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March 12th 2010
Twin Things
1) It bothers them when people refer to them as "the twins". Such as, "Oh, that belongs to the twins" or, "The twins are here today". Zoë said, "Yeah, we don't walk up to people and say, "Hello single born child". That cracked me up.
2) It also bothers them when people refer to just one of them as both names. For instance if someone walks into a room and just sees Zoë and says, "Hey, it's AbbyZoë!" Though it doesn't bother them as much as being called 'the twins' (It would bother me more I think)
3) They don't really mind if someone asks them, "Are you Zoë or Abby?", especially if it's someone that doesn't know them well. They prefer for people to use their names though, not just "Which one are you?" They understand that (to other people) their faces look the same and they've chosen the same hairstyle and sometimes want to wear the same clothes, so people won't always know who is Abby and who is Zoë.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 29 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 29 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 19 days
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March 11th 2010
Mail Call
Today, however, they got so confused. We had letters to go out, but I didn't have postage for them so we took them to the counter. I guess they didn't see the lady put the stamps on them and keep them. They just saw me leave the counter with the mail we had picked up from the box. They kept asking if they could put it in, why was I leaving with it, was I putting it in the box at home? Finally I realized the confusion and cleared things up.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 27 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 27 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 17 days
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March 10th 2010
Wednesday Park Day
We took a snack break in one of the other rooms after Maggie and Zoë collided and Zoë's nose started bleeding all over the place. It wasn't really a bad run in, Zoë just has a sensitive nose like her Daddy. Enzo was all over the place, running through any open door that he saw. He did pause to try to hug Maggie's little sister, Zeland, who is two. She wasn't in to having a hug though so Enzo moved on to Naomi's baby brother, who was happy to have the attention.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 16 days
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Zoë's Second Tooth Lost
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 16 days
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March 9th 2010
PiYo No Go
Chris and I decided that if I was going to go into the class with the girls, as I was going to this morning, he and Enzo would still come along in case Enzo needed me and then Chris could get me and just stand in to monitor the girls in the class. When we do the yoga class this may be especially neccessary because I'll need to get up and have the girls up by 6:30 at the latest, right around when Enzo usually does his morning nursing. Anyhow, we all scrambled around and got to the Y just barely before the class was to begin. However as the girls and I were heading back to the aerobics room, the person at the front desk directed our attention to the hand written note on the door saying that the instructor had just went home sick and class was cancelled.
Chris was just coming in with Enzo in the stroller as we were talking at the front desk. We told him we rushed for nothing and headed back to the car. Chris told the girls that this was a "Piyo drill". We're all wondering how on earth we're going to make it to tomorrow's 7:30 yoga class.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 16 days
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Picnic and Bird Feeding
As we were tossing bread to a huge bunch of hungry seagulls and pigeons, we saw Daddy ride up on the bike, he'd even brought Enzo's helmet along. I let Enzo out of the stroller and he immediately started chasing the birds. Abby told Chris, "Dad, those seagulls are so big and some of them are really nasty." Once the bread was gone, Chris dumped some bubble solution in one of our lids and the girls used all of the various bubble blowers. They also got a quick spin on the bike, sitting in Enzo's seat (it is rated for up to 40 pounds, which they aren't yet). By this time Enzo had run all over the park and was getting cranky so we hopped him into his seat and I biked home with him while Chris and the girls packed up our stuff. I heard they even got turns riding in Enzo's stroller. Abby helped Chris push Zoë up our street at the end.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 25 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 25 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 15 days
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March 8th 2010
Another Give-Away
We still just have the original cover colors we started with ('cause I didn't win anything in the last giveaway!), green, blue, orange and one white. It sure would be nice to get some extra covers and such! Keep your fingers crossed for me (us)!
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 24 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 24 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 14 days
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Potty Poo Number Two
He and I went up to wave good-bye to the poo and tell Daddy all about it. There was lots of clapping and high fives.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 24 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 24 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 14 days
Milestones posted by Laura at 8:25 AM |
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March 21, 2010 03:30:36 PM posted by Nonna
MAybe you won't need the daipers...lets hope he potty trains early.
March 7th 2010
First Ice Skating
After lunch clean up was done we packed up and headed to the nearby ice skating rink. Angie had some beginners skates that were the right size for the girls, so I just kept my shoes on and walked around the rink with them. After maybe a lap, Angie suggested that I put on her extra pair of ice skates and go around with the girls. I was a sorry sight, but at least I managed to stay up and I think it was helpful for the girls to see, slowly, how to make the skates go on the ice.
Chris was wearing Enzo in the ergo, taking photos but Enzo tired of that pretty quickly and they went to the playground instead. Zoë and Abby also decided after not too long that they wanted to go to the playground so we cut the skating short and played for a while.
Back at home Zoë and Abby were begging to bake so I let them make some chocolate chip cookies, mostly, on their own. Abby worked on the dry ingredients while Zoë mixed the sugar, butter, and such. They needed some help mixing with the electric mixer and then combining everything together, but somehow I still ended up with most of the clean up.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 24 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 24 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 14 days
First Moments posted by Laura at 9:56 PM |
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March 21, 2010 03:28:49 PM posted by Nonna
Looks like but a lot more practice needed for you both to go zooming on the ice!!
March 6th 2010
Sunny Play and Potluck
Later on Grampy came over and brought his air pump and filled up the tires in both bikes. We all went out for some more bike riding. Each of the girls got two turns down and back up the road with Grampy helping, and two turns with Daddy.
Just before dinner time we packed up and Grampy joined us for a potluck that one of the families in our homeschooling group was hosting. We made a spinach artichoke dip in the crockpot to bring. I was excited to use the carrying case for the first time. (It's the little things in life, right?) Of course, when we first arrived the girls were too excited about running around with Iris, Greta and some of the other kids and wouldn't sit down to eat. Finally, a little bit before the fire was started outside, we got the girls to sit and eat a little something. Grampy followed Enzo around, as he was curious about everything around. Chris got Zoë and Abby rounded up to get their shoes and coats on to go outside as all of the other older kids were heading out as well. Grampy, Enzo, and I stayed inside for a while and then we too joined the group outside.
Enzo was getting tired by now, but instead of settling down to snooze in the ergo, he got into over-tired mode and was just cranky and all over the place. At about 20 minutes to 8:00pm we started getting ready to go... unfortunately some of the girls other friends had just arrived and everyone was bummed that we were leaving. I told them that we'd try to make it to the indoor park day on Wednesday and they'd get to hang out then. As the girls admired the beautiful starry night, they said their good-bye's to Grampy and then we got home. I got Enzo to sleep while Chris got the girls stuff done and to my surprise, when I came downstairs, the girls were all cozy on the couch with a movie! They were happy to be snuggled up having a late night movie night.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 23 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 23 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 13 days
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Home Depot Kid's Workshop - Rain Guage
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 22 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 22 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 12 days
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March 21, 2010 03:25:01 PM posted by Nonna
You both doing such wonderful jobs on your building projects.
March 5th 2010
Two-Wheeler Practice
On the way home I was sure that I just wasn't going to be the person that would be able to work with the girls on this balancing act of riding a two-wheeler. I got some suggestions though and have renewed hope that Zoë and Abby really will one day ride a bike with no training wheels. And hopefully before Zoë's exasperated prediction of "by the time we're 10".
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 22 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 22 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 12 days
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March 4th 2010
See You Later
We're working with him now on signing two or three word sentences. Whereas the girls singed in sentences seemingly from the start, Enzo prefers a more short and to the point approach such as just signing "more" or "milk" or "please".
Another cute thing he's started doing, though not sign language it is sort of related because it's a gesture, is shrugging his shoulders, putting up his hands and saying "I don't know" in his cutie little toddler way. If he is wanting something and doesn't know where it's at he'll come up to us and do this. It never gets old.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 21 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 21 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 11 days
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Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups (14 to 16-oz.) thinly sliced onions
2 tablespoons (about 6 cloves) coarsely chopped garlic
1 (12-oz.) box lite silken tofu
1-1/2 to 2 pounds broccoli florets
2 (14.5-oz.) cans vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh lemon juice to taste (optional)
Directions:
1) Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook covered, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized. Remove onions to bender jar. Add garlic to skillet; cook until garlic is fragrant. Add to blender jar. Puree. Add tofu. Pulse to combine. Return to skillet.
2) Add broccoli, vegetable stock and water to skillet containing onion-tofu mixture. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer broccoli, in batches to a blender jar. Puree. Season to taste to with salt, pepper and lemon juice if using. I've found this recipe needs a good deal of salt. Yield: 6 servings.
source: http://www.oneperfectbite.blogspot.com
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 21 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 21 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 11 days
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March 3rd 2010
Morning Play at the Valley's
The kids played until a little before lunch when we all got ready to leave - Reanna and Elijah needed to get to school. Zoë and Abby helped clean up the mess that, mostly, the boys had made and we gave Daddy a call to ask him start boiling water for pasta and then we too were on our way. Of course Enzo (and the girls really) wanted Auntie Reanna to buckle him into the car, as he'd been snuggling with her before it was time to go. So, after Reanna got my kids in the car and I got Elijah into their car then we headed home.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 20 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 20 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 10 days
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March 2nd 2010
Solo Family Swim
We literally had the pool to ourselves. The Y had lost power during the storm, which means that the heater for the pool wasn't working, so the water isn't as warm as it's supposed to be - it's still slowly working up to temp. - , but it wasn't all that bad. Enzo was chilly though, as he's not moving a whole lot, and just wanted to sit on the side and play with the toys. He was ready to get out probably 10 minutes after getting in, so Chris took him and tried to keep him occupied for at least a little longer. I think he'd probably like it better if he could touch and just mill around in the water with some toys, but hopefully we can work him up to wanting to kick around like he does in the tub.
Not only was this a nice time to go for empty locker room and pool reasons, but it was nice to let Enzo have his full nap at the usual time, us to get a snack a little bit before swim time, and then to have time to finish up anything that needed to be done for dinner. (Tonight it was making the cornbread to go with the black bean soup, which had been cooking in the crock-pot). I think we may try to get there at this time for the majority of our swims.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 19 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 19 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 9 days
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Enzo's First Poop in the Potty
The praising continued as he and I went up to the bathroom to dump his poo in the toilet and wave it good-bye as it got flushed away. In retrospect, I can't believe I didn't photo it (you know us, we document everything) but I guess we were just caught up in the moment.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 18 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 18 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 8 days
First Moments posted by Laura at 10:46 AM |
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March 7, 2010 07:05:04 PM posted by Nonna
Enzo..that is GREAT!! xxoo
March 1st 2010
Back to the Y
We got some carrot ginger soup in our bellies and then quickly got ready to make it to the 5:30 - 7:00pm swim. Even though the girls and I put our suits on under out clothes at home, and I get their hair conditioned and tied back - swim cap ready - it still seems to take us forever to get set and out to the pool. Chris is forever baffled at how it can take us so long. The girls don't need a lot of help, but I do have to remind them of this that or the other, as well as focus their attention on what they're supposed to be doing instead of the goings-on of the locker room. I prefer to have things organized and ready to make our after pool time easier (Chris will roll his eyes here) and I also have to get Enzo all ready. I guess I need to figure out some ways to cut our locker room time down - because after swimming is worse. :) Either that or Chris just needs to learn to deal with our pokyness. (Besides, soon enough Enzo will be going into the locker room with Daddy and that should even us up a little - even if we are three girls vs. two boys)
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 18 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 18 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 8 days
News posted by Laura at 7:46 PM |
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March 7, 2010 07:00:37 PM posted by Nonna
Yes, Enzo should go with Chris,,,then he wouldn't have to wait so lomg for you to come out!!
Foe Turned Friend
Yesterday Chris asked Enzo if he wanted to sleep with Jake - Enzo's never wanted to sleep with any sort of snuggly no matter how fond of it he is in the daytime, as long as he has my hair and some warm milk, that's all he cares about at bed time - and Enzo shook his head yes. Lo and behold, come bed time, Enzo insisted that we bring Jake upstairs with us. After Jake went off, "got angry" as we refer to it, twice I tried telling Enzo that I'd put Jake to go night night in the playpen, but Enzo wouldn't have it. He wanted to have Jake right there in his arms. I'm not fully convinced that it isn't a case of "... keep your enemies closer" and that he feels better knowing exactly where Jake is, but he wanted his arm around Jake, patting him. After a little bit of nursing he even turned over and just wanted me to pat his back with Jake and he fell asleep. Chris came up with the camera, but by this time Enzo had turned over, now resting his back on Jake.
Today at nap time, after carrying Jake around all morning, Enzo again insisted on taking Jake up. He fell asleep holding on to Jake so I put him down in the playpen just like that, and there he slept with his arm around Jake. I managed to get a few pictures of this too, though Jake's face was covered by Enzo's girraffe blanket/mat type thing (we use it as a pillow cover, since it's much softer than the case on his travel size pillow). Enzo did wake up during nap and sound a bit scared over the monitor, rather than just upset, but I went up and got him back to sleep and he finished out a nice long nap.
Abby @ 6 years, 2 months, 17 days
Zoë @ 6 years, 2 months, 17 days
Enzo @ 1 year, 5 months, 7 days
News posted by Laura at 3:17 PM |
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March 3, 2010 08:35:10 AM posted by Celeste A. C. Gaver
Maybe Enzo figures that if Jake can guard the stairs during his waking hours, he can guard Enzo during his sleeping hours! No one would bother a baby and a gorilla, right?!








