July 16th 2007
School Tour
I had received flyers for a Kindercare Learning Center that had opened up in the area. They had a promotion for coming in to tour and getting to try a day for free. I figured, why not, let's check it out, so I made an appointment for a tour. This morning the girls and I went over there to see the place.
First we saw the gym room, then visited the first pre-school 3's class, then the other pre-school 3's class. Next we visited the Pre-K 4's class. If Abby and Zoë were to attend in the fall, they would start in one of the pre-school rooms and transition to the Pre-K room a couple of months later when they turned 4. All of the rooms were either having a morning snack or morning circle, and it was so hard for Abby and Zoë not to wander off to play with the toys, even though we'd had a talk about today not being a play day. Last we saw the kindergarten room, and then went back out to the main entrance area to talk. I may set up a time later in the week for the girls to try the place out for a few hours, even though I'll probably end up just keeping them home and teaching them myself.
First we saw the gym room, then visited the first pre-school 3's class, then the other pre-school 3's class. Next we visited the Pre-K 4's class. If Abby and Zoë were to attend in the fall, they would start in one of the pre-school rooms and transition to the Pre-K room a couple of months later when they turned 4. All of the rooms were either having a morning snack or morning circle, and it was so hard for Abby and Zoë not to wander off to play with the toys, even though we'd had a talk about today not being a play day. Last we saw the kindergarten room, and then went back out to the main entrance area to talk. I may set up a time later in the week for the girls to try the place out for a few hours, even though I'll probably end up just keeping them home and teaching them myself.
Abby @ 3 years, 7 months, 1 day
Zoë @ 3 years, 7 months, 1 day
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 8 days
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July 15th 2007
Auntie Reanna and Uncle Corey Return
Daddy got up very early this morning to go get A. Reanna and U. Corey from the airport, as they were returning from a visit to Oregon. Once Abby and Zoë realized that Daddy would be driving them back here, they got so excited. They had built some special block towers for Daddy, but then decided they were for all three of them. We were getting ready to make some muffins when we found out that they were close to getting here, so Abby and Zoë decided they wanted to hide.
Once everyone was inside and Abby and Zoë had been found, they kept A. Reanna busy. After some stories, they all began pretending they were on a plane. The muffins were ready just in time for snack, so they all pretended I was the flight attendant giving them airplane snack. After snack Abby wanted to pretend she was a baby and A. Reanna was the Mommy. All Abby wanted to do was lay on Reanna and snuggle, so when it was time for them to go both of the girls were so upset, especially Abby.
Once everyone was inside and Abby and Zoë had been found, they kept A. Reanna busy. After some stories, they all began pretending they were on a plane. The muffins were ready just in time for snack, so they all pretended I was the flight attendant giving them airplane snack. After snack Abby wanted to pretend she was a baby and A. Reanna was the Mommy. All Abby wanted to do was lay on Reanna and snuggle, so when it was time for them to go both of the girls were so upset, especially Abby.
Abby @ 3 years, 7 months
Zoë @ 3 years, 7 months
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 9 days News posted by Laura at 10:39 AM | Comment
July 14th 2007
Dole Whip at Golicks
This evening we drove over to Auntie Reanna and Uncle Corey's house to pick up their car, so that Daddy can pick them up at the airport tomorrow. There's an ice cream shop near where their house is, so we stopped in there for a little treat before picking the car up. When we went to choose what we wanted, we noticed they had a dairy free option called "Dole Whip" The flavor choices were pineapple and vanilla, so we got one of each and then mixed the flavors in cones for the girls. Abby and Zoë were happy to be able to eat so much "ice cream" without having to deal with any repercussions.
Mommy and Daddy chose a soft serve flavor called "princess twist", which is a mix of black raspberry and vanilla. It was pretty tasty, and the girls thought it was funny that Daddy was eating the princess ice cream. We let them have a couple of tastes, and they thought it was pretty tasty too.
Mommy and Daddy chose a soft serve flavor called "princess twist", which is a mix of black raspberry and vanilla. It was pretty tasty, and the girls thought it was funny that Daddy was eating the princess ice cream. We let them have a couple of tastes, and they thought it was pretty tasty too.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 30 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 30 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 10 days News posted by Laura at 7:25 PM | Comment
July 13th 2007
Lake Winnipesaukee
We got invited by Chris' friend of a friend, to his family's lake house on lake Winnipesaukee. We got started on the road after breakfast. Once we got up to Gilford we stopped at a little boat launch/swimming area, called Alton Bay, for the girls to have snack and go potty. We were a little earlier than we'd said we would arrive, so we meandered around there for a few minutes before getting back in the car.
We arrived and met David, his parents, his wife, and two young sons. There was a nice back yard area with a little beach and plenty of toys. Abby and Zoë were content to play in this little pretend house for a bit, but pretty soon they really wanted to go in the water. We got their suits on and let them splash around, luckily it got deeper very, very gradually so they were able to walk out and around a good bit without it getting too deep on them. Chris and I sat on the dock chatting with David while we watched them, and then before lunch we decided to walk down to the end of the dock to check things out. There was a latter down into the water so we let each of the girls climb in and out there, but pretty soon Mommy had to get in too, as they wanted to play there. The water was chilly at first, but even at the end of the dock I could touch with the water just going up to my waist.
Just before Abby and Zoë convinced me to swim under the water, it was time to hop out for some chicken fingers and french fries on the back deck. Mommy and Daddy were having a hot dog, when both of the girls decided they were done and wanted to go play in the little house. Unfortunately this didn't last long and Zoë ran right down to the water with a float trying to get in alone. This scene finished Mommy's lunch real quick, as it was then time to review water safety issues.
Abby and Zoë just had a blast playing in the sand by the calm water, even getting Daddy to bury them in the sand, and then running back to the water every minute to "wash off". They got to play and we got to visit a little longer before we did a rinse off in the lake and packed the girls in the car. It was around 2:00 p.m. when we got on the road, so wasn't long before both of the girls were snoozing away in the back seat.
We arrived and met David, his parents, his wife, and two young sons. There was a nice back yard area with a little beach and plenty of toys. Abby and Zoë were content to play in this little pretend house for a bit, but pretty soon they really wanted to go in the water. We got their suits on and let them splash around, luckily it got deeper very, very gradually so they were able to walk out and around a good bit without it getting too deep on them. Chris and I sat on the dock chatting with David while we watched them, and then before lunch we decided to walk down to the end of the dock to check things out. There was a latter down into the water so we let each of the girls climb in and out there, but pretty soon Mommy had to get in too, as they wanted to play there. The water was chilly at first, but even at the end of the dock I could touch with the water just going up to my waist.
Just before Abby and Zoë convinced me to swim under the water, it was time to hop out for some chicken fingers and french fries on the back deck. Mommy and Daddy were having a hot dog, when both of the girls decided they were done and wanted to go play in the little house. Unfortunately this didn't last long and Zoë ran right down to the water with a float trying to get in alone. This scene finished Mommy's lunch real quick, as it was then time to review water safety issues.
Abby and Zoë just had a blast playing in the sand by the calm water, even getting Daddy to bury them in the sand, and then running back to the water every minute to "wash off". They got to play and we got to visit a little longer before we did a rinse off in the lake and packed the girls in the car. It was around 2:00 p.m. when we got on the road, so wasn't long before both of the girls were snoozing away in the back seat.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 29 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 29 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 11 days News posted by Laura at 3:17 PM | Comment
July 12th 2007
Under Water Swimming
Today both of the girls were very focused on wanting to try and swim under water, as they hadn't been able to yesterday. Right when we got to the side of the pool, Abby asked Anne right away if she could try going under water. Anne was ready for her to try it right away, so Abby stood up and Anne helped her jump in. Abby came up sputtering, apparently she didn't time something right. Anne said that Abby had her mouth closed, but something just didn't work out correctly. She recovered quickly and then sat by the side of the pool to wait her turn. Zoë got to go next, and did pretty well.
Abby and Zoë got to go on the big fish and kick to see who could make them go a different direction, then a little boy named Emerson got to join them. After all of the kids had their turn with this, Abby and Zoë raced each other to a toy in the water, using their noodles to keep them afloat. Next they practiced using the noodles to float on their backs and kick their feet.
Once class was just about done, all of the kids had one more turn to jump into the water to Anne. Abby chose not to go under water, but Zoë wanted to give it a try. She did a great job and was very proud of herself.
Abby and Zoë got to go on the big fish and kick to see who could make them go a different direction, then a little boy named Emerson got to join them. After all of the kids had their turn with this, Abby and Zoë raced each other to a toy in the water, using their noodles to keep them afloat. Next they practiced using the noodles to float on their backs and kick their feet.
Once class was just about done, all of the kids had one more turn to jump into the water to Anne. Abby chose not to go under water, but Zoë wanted to give it a try. She did a great job and was very proud of herself.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 28 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 28 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 12 days News posted by Laura at 12:00 PM | Comment
July 11th 2007
Water Safety Day
Today was water safety Day for Abby and Zoë's swim group. Anne showed them (and us parents) how to do a safety check on the life vests, then we sized and got Abby and Zoë suited up. Next, after talking to the kids about some life vest safety things, Anne took turns helping the kids get comfortable floating on their backs in the vests. Zoë went first and was being very brave so she decided that she wanted to stay floating around while Abby had her turn. Towards the end of Abby's turn, Zoë started getting a little freaked out and needed to be helped to the wall.
The kids all got to try different things to get them used to wearing a life vest in the water, and had a lot of fun having some more independence in the water, although both of the girls were still a bit nervous to not be holding on to Anne when they weren't near the wall. Abby and Zoë were bummed about one thing though, they had prepared themselves for going under water and had really wanted to try it today, but it didn't happen with the life vest safety day.
The kids all got to try different things to get them used to wearing a life vest in the water, and had a lot of fun having some more independence in the water, although both of the girls were still a bit nervous to not be holding on to Anne when they weren't near the wall. Abby and Zoë were bummed about one thing though, they had prepared themselves for going under water and had really wanted to try it today, but it didn't happen with the life vest safety day.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 27 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 27 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 13 days News posted by Laura at 12:24 PM | Comment
July 10th 2007
Another Grampy Day
Abby and Zoë got to have a visit with Grampy again today. He joined us at swim lessons, which was fun to watch today. Last week we had some issues with whining, and had lots of talks this morning. Zoë started getting upset when we were getting ready for lessons this morning, already complaining about the cold water and that she wanted Brooke to teach her instead. We worked through this and when we got to the pool we went potty before getting wet suits on, so that there were no excuses to get out of the pool. I knew it would be tough, since it was a chilly morning with very chilly water... I even saw Anne shivering like crazy!
Both of the girls did so well, I was especially proud of Zoë since I knew how difficult this was for her. She started to be a little bit fussy when Anne chose her first to swim on the noodle. She quickly recovered though and was cheery the rest of the time, kicking her feet to stay warm while waiting along the wall, even reminding the other kids who were whining what they could do to stay warm. Both of the girls did so well with practicing swimming and blowing bubbles in the water. Abby began to get upset at the end of the lesson, but toughed it out until the whistle blew. Once the whistle blew, I got Abby out and began wrapping her up. Zoë waited nicely in the pool for Anne to show her the safe way to get out of the pool.
After I had both of the girls dried off and dressed, we swung by the house to pick Daddy up and then we all headed to I.H.O.P. I ordered a full order of fruit pancakes for Abby and Zoë to share. So they each had two full sized pancakes with strawberries, plus some of my omelette, plus some of Daddy's bacon, ham, and sausage. This was a lot to eat! At the end Abby started slowing down, and left a couple of bites on her plate, but only a couple. Zoë slowed down, but finished her entire plate and then finished one of Daddy's side pancakes, and then told us she was still hungry! Both of the girls were quite ready for nap with a work-out at the pool and very full bellies, it didn't take them long to fall asleep.
Both of the girls did so well, I was especially proud of Zoë since I knew how difficult this was for her. She started to be a little bit fussy when Anne chose her first to swim on the noodle. She quickly recovered though and was cheery the rest of the time, kicking her feet to stay warm while waiting along the wall, even reminding the other kids who were whining what they could do to stay warm. Both of the girls did so well with practicing swimming and blowing bubbles in the water. Abby began to get upset at the end of the lesson, but toughed it out until the whistle blew. Once the whistle blew, I got Abby out and began wrapping her up. Zoë waited nicely in the pool for Anne to show her the safe way to get out of the pool.
After I had both of the girls dried off and dressed, we swung by the house to pick Daddy up and then we all headed to I.H.O.P. I ordered a full order of fruit pancakes for Abby and Zoë to share. So they each had two full sized pancakes with strawberries, plus some of my omelette, plus some of Daddy's bacon, ham, and sausage. This was a lot to eat! At the end Abby started slowing down, and left a couple of bites on her plate, but only a couple. Zoë slowed down, but finished her entire plate and then finished one of Daddy's side pancakes, and then told us she was still hungry! Both of the girls were quite ready for nap with a work-out at the pool and very full bellies, it didn't take them long to fall asleep.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 26 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 26 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 14 days News posted by Laura at 1:40 PM | Comment
July 8th 2007
Tall Ships Tour Attempt
Angie invited us to come along with her to go tour the tall ships, which are in town. There are three tall ships, one being the Prince William from Portsmouth Hampshire, England. We parked and met up with each other and then made the walk to where they were. We got into the gated area and started down to the viewing area, but a man then told us that due to the time of day and the amount of people in line, they'd closed the line to tour, but we could still go down and view them. Today was the last day that the ships would be in town. Bummer, at least we tried.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 24 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 24 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 16 days News posted by Laura at 5:00 PM | Comment
July 7th 2007
Aunt Barbara and Uncle Rich Visit
It's been a little while since we've seen Aunt Barbara and Uncle Rich, so it was really nice to be able to get some time to spend with them and have some nice weather to walk around town. Abby and Zoë were sleeping when they arrived, or so we thought. We had been over at the condo and visiting with U. Matt and Caitlin this morning, and Abby and Zoë knew that company was coming so I was surprised when Zoë was having a hard time getting herself to sleep. I guess I shouldn't have been since she slept until 8:00 this morning.
Just after A. Barbara and U. Rich arrived, Zoë yelled for me to come and fix her clips. Abby was still sleeping, but it had only been 10 minutes or so since I'd left the room thinking that Zoë was sleeping. I settled her and went back downstairs, only to hear some noise on the floor soon after this. Chris went up to investigate and ended up coming down with both of the girls. Both of the girls were being shy, then Abby noticed a gift on the table that I hadn't put away. A. Barbara had given it to me to look at and make sure it was suitable for the girls, and I had set it there. With gifts in hand, pretty soon the girls were warming up. Shortly after this, Matt and Caitlin had to go and Abby ran in to the kitchen with a sad face, thinking that A. Barbara and U. Rich were leaving.
Before getting ready to head out for a walk, Abby and Zoë each received another gift... neat boxes with learning puzzle sets inside. Of course then we had to spend some time checking these out and putting everything together. We managed to get these things put away and headed out for a walk to decide where we were going to eat for dinner. With all of the excitement, Abby and Zoë hadn't wanted to sit down and have snack, so every place we passed they were both asking, "Is this a restaurant, is this where we're eating?" We settled on Radicci, which is somewhere none of us had eaten before, and settled in. With some bread and appetizer to munch on, the girls were really well behaved and enjoyed the atmoshphere of the restaurant, especially the oil lit candles on the table.
Thanks Aunt Barbara and Uncle Rich for gifts, good food, and good company!
Just after A. Barbara and U. Rich arrived, Zoë yelled for me to come and fix her clips. Abby was still sleeping, but it had only been 10 minutes or so since I'd left the room thinking that Zoë was sleeping. I settled her and went back downstairs, only to hear some noise on the floor soon after this. Chris went up to investigate and ended up coming down with both of the girls. Both of the girls were being shy, then Abby noticed a gift on the table that I hadn't put away. A. Barbara had given it to me to look at and make sure it was suitable for the girls, and I had set it there. With gifts in hand, pretty soon the girls were warming up. Shortly after this, Matt and Caitlin had to go and Abby ran in to the kitchen with a sad face, thinking that A. Barbara and U. Rich were leaving.
Before getting ready to head out for a walk, Abby and Zoë each received another gift... neat boxes with learning puzzle sets inside. Of course then we had to spend some time checking these out and putting everything together. We managed to get these things put away and headed out for a walk to decide where we were going to eat for dinner. With all of the excitement, Abby and Zoë hadn't wanted to sit down and have snack, so every place we passed they were both asking, "Is this a restaurant, is this where we're eating?" We settled on Radicci, which is somewhere none of us had eaten before, and settled in. With some bread and appetizer to munch on, the girls were really well behaved and enjoyed the atmoshphere of the restaurant, especially the oil lit candles on the table.
Thanks Aunt Barbara and Uncle Rich for gifts, good food, and good company!
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 23 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 23 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 17 days News posted by Laura at 7:52 PM | Comments ( 2 )
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Abby, I just loved your princess dress. You looked so pretty! Crown and all!
So happy you all had a very happy visit. I bet Aunt Barbara and Uncle Rich were surprised at how big you both have grown since their last visit.
July 6th 2007
Lunch and Playground with Friends
Leann came over with her kids around lunch time today. We all had some lunch together and then, after the girls had a few minutes to play in the house, we walked to a nearby playground. All of the kids had fun running around and playing together, and in the end Abby was, of course, by baby Quinn trying to be oh so helpful.
On the walk home, Abby and Zoë took the opportunity to check out Dakota's spot on the sit-and-stand style stroller that Leann has, sitting together in the back platform spot while Dakota walked with me back to the house.
On the walk home, Abby and Zoë took the opportunity to check out Dakota's spot on the sit-and-stand style stroller that Leann has, sitting together in the back platform spot while Dakota walked with me back to the house.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 22 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 22 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 18 days News posted by Laura at 1:21 PM | Comment
July 5th 2007
Around the House
With swim lessons cancelled for the morning, I took the opportunity to get caught up on some things around the house. We hung around the house a lot, did our walks into town, some art stuff, just a little this and that.
Later in the day Abby and Zoë helped me in the kitchen, and we did some coloring and some Spanish work.
Later in the day Abby and Zoë helped me in the kitchen, and we did some coloring and some Spanish work.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 22 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 22 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 18 days News posted by Laura at 8:25 PM | Comment
Zoë Quote
Abby and Zoë borrowed a few movies from Angie's place, two of which were Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. The latter was the most recent one to have been watched so today I said to Abby after nap that she was my sleeping beauty. Zoë got up, looked at me and said,
"Mom, sleeping beauty is just pretend. I'm your sweet child and I'm not pretend."
"Mom, sleeping beauty is just pretend. I'm your sweet child and I'm not pretend."
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 21 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 21 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 19 days News posted by Laura at 2:27 PM | Comments ( 2 )
Comments:
I can just see her, eyes bold as she's letting you know what the real deal is..OK MOM!. Cracks me up!
She is not pretend but she certainly has an attitude! That is a hilarious quote!
July 4th 2007
Split Swim Lesson
We were all amped up for swim lessons this morning and had a talk about what kind of behavior was expected and I let them know that Anne was there to keep them safe, so they needed to listen to her. Abby got in as soon as she was suited up, but Zoë was hesitant about even getting in. For the first five or ten minutes, Abby and Zoë were the only two in their group to show up. They had private swim lessons. After a little bit, Zoë started telling me that she had to pee, so after two other kids showed up; the other set of twins in the class, I took both girls out of the pool to try the potty. While in the bathroom I talked to Zoë about her whining and she agreed that she'd be better now.
We got back to the pool side and I told Zoë that she could sit out for two minutes watching the other kids, and then it would be time to get back in. When it was time for her to get back in, she was less than thrilled. Her nose was running and she was really whiney so I thought maybe she was coming down with something. I went ahead and let her get out of her wet suit and into her towel dress to just watch Abby finish her lesson, although this meant that she had to nap right after we got home and had lunch, instead of staying up like Abby was going to. Abby did really well doing what she was asked, and was even brave putting her chin in the water while doing her scoops and skips, and blowing bubbles, although a few times she mixed up the whole timing when to breath thing.
I told Zoë that tomorrow I would ask Anne if I could go in the water for just one or two lessons, but then this evening we got a call from someone at the pool saying that there would be lessons tomorrow because of a fecal accident in the pool... eewww. Chris showered the girls off very soon after hearing this information, even though they'd been in the other pool at the health center.
We got back to the pool side and I told Zoë that she could sit out for two minutes watching the other kids, and then it would be time to get back in. When it was time for her to get back in, she was less than thrilled. Her nose was running and she was really whiney so I thought maybe she was coming down with something. I went ahead and let her get out of her wet suit and into her towel dress to just watch Abby finish her lesson, although this meant that she had to nap right after we got home and had lunch, instead of staying up like Abby was going to. Abby did really well doing what she was asked, and was even brave putting her chin in the water while doing her scoops and skips, and blowing bubbles, although a few times she mixed up the whole timing when to breath thing.
I told Zoë that tomorrow I would ask Anne if I could go in the water for just one or two lessons, but then this evening we got a call from someone at the pool saying that there would be lessons tomorrow because of a fecal accident in the pool... eewww. Chris showered the girls off very soon after hearing this information, even though they'd been in the other pool at the health center.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 20 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 20 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 20 days News posted by Laura at 12:17 PM | Comment
July 2nd 2007
Play Time with Kate and Emma
Kate was babysitting Emma again today, so she came over after nap time to let the kids play together. They played in the play area for a little bit and then we decided to walk to the park. I chased Abby and Zoë around a little bit and they chased me a little, but Emma wasn't up for this game so we went and walked around looking at all of the flowers.
Pretty soon the kids were ready to go back to the house for something to eat. It was so funny watching the girls, especially Zoë, try to have a discussion with Emma, who just turned two a couple of months ago. Emma's mom would love for Abby and Zoë to go for a playdate at Emma's house sometime, so maybe next time we'll go there.
Pretty soon the kids were ready to go back to the house for something to eat. It was so funny watching the girls, especially Zoë, try to have a discussion with Emma, who just turned two a couple of months ago. Emma's mom would love for Abby and Zoë to go for a playdate at Emma's house sometime, so maybe next time we'll go there.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 18 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 18 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 22 days News posted by Laura at 6:54 PM | Comment
July 1st 2007
A Visit with Uncle Corey
Uncle Corey stopped by early this evening, for a visit with his nieces. Auntie Reanna was at a baby shower for a friend, so Uncle Corey got Abby and Zoë's undivided attention. After some play time, we decided to go for a walk. We walked through the park, into town.
First we stopped at Popovers bakery, where I let the girls use the potty. While we were waiting for our turn, we were discussing the 'W' on our door and the 'M' on the other door. We were sounding out the letters and trying to figure out what they might stand for. Zoë said, "That one stands for mmm, mmm... Daddy's" We tried again with sounding it out and then she said "But Daddy is a men". While we were in using the potty, we heard a man outside the door call for someone. Abby yelled, "Nope, you've gotta go to the men's!"
After that exciting time, we found Daddy and U. Corey, who had decided not to get anything there, and headed out the door. We had to calm a little bit of a meltdown as both of the girls were really upset that they weren't getting anything. We then walked over to a little Italian café and bakery, but unfortunately they weren't open. So back again we walked and finally decided on Breaking new Grounds. Both of the girls were attempting to smush their faces against the glass to look at all of the treats. Daddy had to burst their bubbles and tell them that we weren't getting anything because we hadn't had a real dinner yet. (Then they informed us that the pickles we had before leaving the house were dinner) U. Corey gave Abby and Zoë a taste of the bun he got though. As it was getting kind of late for dinner, we walked over to Savario's and ordered a pizza and a calzone, then we walked back home and U. Corey and Daddy went to pick it up. Abby and Zoë were definitely hungry, because they ate more pizza than I did. (Although their slices had very little cheese and mostly pineapple and ham)
First we stopped at Popovers bakery, where I let the girls use the potty. While we were waiting for our turn, we were discussing the 'W' on our door and the 'M' on the other door. We were sounding out the letters and trying to figure out what they might stand for. Zoë said, "That one stands for mmm, mmm... Daddy's" We tried again with sounding it out and then she said "But Daddy is a men". While we were in using the potty, we heard a man outside the door call for someone. Abby yelled, "Nope, you've gotta go to the men's!"
After that exciting time, we found Daddy and U. Corey, who had decided not to get anything there, and headed out the door. We had to calm a little bit of a meltdown as both of the girls were really upset that they weren't getting anything. We then walked over to a little Italian café and bakery, but unfortunately they weren't open. So back again we walked and finally decided on Breaking new Grounds. Both of the girls were attempting to smush their faces against the glass to look at all of the treats. Daddy had to burst their bubbles and tell them that we weren't getting anything because we hadn't had a real dinner yet. (Then they informed us that the pickles we had before leaving the house were dinner) U. Corey gave Abby and Zoë a taste of the bun he got though. As it was getting kind of late for dinner, we walked over to Savario's and ordered a pizza and a calzone, then we walked back home and U. Corey and Daddy went to pick it up. Abby and Zoë were definitely hungry, because they ate more pizza than I did. (Although their slices had very little cheese and mostly pineapple and ham)
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 17 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 17 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 23 days News posted by Laura at 6:44 PM | Comment
June 30th 2007
Barbeque with the Turners
The Turners were having a barbeque at New Castle's 'Great Island Commons' and invited us to join. This morning the girls insisted on wearing dresses, so Zoë picked out a pink and Abby a white, but then I noticed that Abby's had something on it, so she changed into a little blue one that Sarah had bought for the girls when we were in Oregon. Abby walked into the bathroom, where Zoë was and Zoë's eyes widened and she informed me that she wanted to wear the same dress as Abby. I'm pretty sure the girls know that this is pretty much the only outfit that they have that is exactly alike, and lately they want to be in the same thing as each other. After sorting out the outfits we walked into town, yet again, to retrieve Zoë's sunglasses. Instead of people just asking me if the girls were twins, I now got asked if they were identical twins. Everyone commented on the matching dresses and sunglasses. I wanted to explain to everyone that no, I am not one of those parents that has always dressed them alike just because they are twins, that this has been a recent choice on their part... but what can you do.
A little before noon we arrived at the commons and found our 'party'. The place was packed, not only with people enjoying the area, but with two weddings and a vfw group. Abby and Zoë had a fun time playing with the other kids... and their toys. We played on the playground and just ran around near our picnic area. After a while one of the other couples set up the t-ball game they brought and Daddy taught his girls how to bat. After lunch, Zoë found a little frisbee, and after me showing her how a couple of times, got pretty good at it, even if she did let it loose behind her more than in front of her. At one point Leann was attempting to get Quinn to go to sleep on one of the blankets and I was sitting chatting with her. Abby came and sat by Quinn's head and started smoothing his head like Leann was doing. Abby just couldn't help herself with trying to care for the baby.
Unfortunately we were the first to leave, as we were already late for nap time, and of course Abby and Zoë didn't want to leave as the other kids were still playing, and getting ready to go over to the beach area, but they slept well once we got home.
A little before noon we arrived at the commons and found our 'party'. The place was packed, not only with people enjoying the area, but with two weddings and a vfw group. Abby and Zoë had a fun time playing with the other kids... and their toys. We played on the playground and just ran around near our picnic area. After a while one of the other couples set up the t-ball game they brought and Daddy taught his girls how to bat. After lunch, Zoë found a little frisbee, and after me showing her how a couple of times, got pretty good at it, even if she did let it loose behind her more than in front of her. At one point Leann was attempting to get Quinn to go to sleep on one of the blankets and I was sitting chatting with her. Abby came and sat by Quinn's head and started smoothing his head like Leann was doing. Abby just couldn't help herself with trying to care for the baby.
Unfortunately we were the first to leave, as we were already late for nap time, and of course Abby and Zoë didn't want to leave as the other kids were still playing, and getting ready to go over to the beach area, but they slept well once we got home.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 15 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 15 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 24 days News posted by Laura at 2:13 PM | Comment
June 29th 2007
Walks Around Town
Abby and Zoë got their walking in today. Reanna came over and we walked into town. First to the post office, then to Breaking New Grounds to pick up some coffee beans for Grandma Cindy. After this we walked down to the bank. Abby and Zoë were pleased to play with the train table while we waited for Auntie Reanna and also to get lollipops.
Later in the day, after naps, we took another walk into town. We stopped into G Willakers toy store to browse around. Abby and Zoë saw some cute little fairy things they were "oohing" and "aaahing" over, and then they both spotted etch-a-scetch's, which occupied their time. They were amazed with these things and when I told them we needed to leave, Zoë said "Can I just take this with me?" I had to explain to her that we weren't at the library and at stores you have to pay for things, that if you just walk out with things then it's stealing. When we got back to the house, I realized that Zoë no longer had her sunglasses on. I figured the only place that she could've left them was at the toy store, so I gave them a call. They hadn't found them at that point, but later in the evening they called to say that they did indeed find Zoë's 'sunnies'. We plan to pick them up tomorrow morning.
Later in the day, after naps, we took another walk into town. We stopped into G Willakers toy store to browse around. Abby and Zoë saw some cute little fairy things they were "oohing" and "aaahing" over, and then they both spotted etch-a-scetch's, which occupied their time. They were amazed with these things and when I told them we needed to leave, Zoë said "Can I just take this with me?" I had to explain to her that we weren't at the library and at stores you have to pay for things, that if you just walk out with things then it's stealing. When we got back to the house, I realized that Zoë no longer had her sunglasses on. I figured the only place that she could've left them was at the toy store, so I gave them a call. They hadn't found them at that point, but later in the evening they called to say that they did indeed find Zoë's 'sunnies'. We plan to pick them up tomorrow morning.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 15 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 15 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 24 days News posted by Laura at 8:40 PM | Comment
June 28th 2007
Grampy Attends the Lesson
After sampling our latest baking trial, Grampy joined us for the swim lesson. He had a wonderful time watching Abby and Zoë learning to be safe in the water and not be afraid of it, as his first experience with the pool, or any body of water really, was horrendous and he's been nervous of the water ever since childhood.
The air was cooler and it was really windy this morning, and even with the wet suits, by the end of the lesson, both of the girls were getting upset about being cold. They managed to stay in for the whole lesson though. Zoë went under water with Anne one time. After watching the two older kids in the class swim under water, Zoë told Anne "I don't want to go under." , but she didn't speak up very well and Anne thought that she said she did want to. Anne counted to her "1, 2, 3" and zoomed her underwater for a quick moment and Zoë, even though she was startled, did really well with it. Later, Abby swam on her back very well with Anne. She tipped her head back and let her ears go under water like she was supposed to. At one point, when she was chilly, Zoë reached out to Anne, just after finishing her turn on the kick board, and latched on to Anne for a snuggle. It was obvious that Anne enjoyed this, and let her hang on there, while she helped the next child with the kick board.
Once the lesson was over, Grampy and I got them out of their wet suits and snuggled into towels. By the time we got in the car, Zoë was in better spirits, but Abby just couldn't seem to shake being cold. She told me, "I'm not cold anymore, I'm just still crying."
The air was cooler and it was really windy this morning, and even with the wet suits, by the end of the lesson, both of the girls were getting upset about being cold. They managed to stay in for the whole lesson though. Zoë went under water with Anne one time. After watching the two older kids in the class swim under water, Zoë told Anne "I don't want to go under." , but she didn't speak up very well and Anne thought that she said she did want to. Anne counted to her "1, 2, 3" and zoomed her underwater for a quick moment and Zoë, even though she was startled, did really well with it. Later, Abby swam on her back very well with Anne. She tipped her head back and let her ears go under water like she was supposed to. At one point, when she was chilly, Zoë reached out to Anne, just after finishing her turn on the kick board, and latched on to Anne for a snuggle. It was obvious that Anne enjoyed this, and let her hang on there, while she helped the next child with the kick board.
Once the lesson was over, Grampy and I got them out of their wet suits and snuggled into towels. By the time we got in the car, Zoë was in better spirits, but Abby just couldn't seem to shake being cold. She told me, "I'm not cold anymore, I'm just still crying."
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 13 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 13 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 26 days News posted by Laura at 12:14 PM | Comment
June 27th 2007
Hot Night Roomies
It's so hot and humid, and we only have one air conditioner, so we camped out together in our room. We had the AC set up in our room, as Chris is doing computer work up there all day while the girls and I are out and about. We pulled Abby and Zoë's beds into our room and did our night time routine in there. It took Abby and Zoë a little while to fall asleep, but they were much calmer than usual and weren't playing around as usual, probably because Mommy and Daddy were in the room too.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 13 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 13 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 26 days News posted by Laura at 9:31 PM | Comment
Zoë Gets a Package
We stopped at the Post Office this afternoon, and Zoë was very surprised to pull out a little package addressed to her! It was a Fisher Price promotional dvd and poster, but Zoë could just not stop talking about it. Every time she said something it was 'My package' this and 'My package' that. "I have to hold on tight to my package, because it's my package" "When we get home, I'm going to tell Daddy that I got a package." It was so funny. Abby kept looking back and asking where hers was... sorry Abby J., I'm sure you'll get plenty of promotional items to make up for it in the future.
Abby @ 3 years, 6 months, 12 days
Zoë @ 3 years, 6 months, 12 days
Enzo expected in 1 year, 2 months, 27 days News posted by Laura at 3:19 PM | Comment
