Friday, October 23, 2009

what we're doing instead of blogging

I sometimes feel bad for neglecting this little blog space, but we've got lots going on "offline." It's simple stuff, but not to be missed. Our days are so very full and I wouldn't have it any other way.

We wake up early (sometimes earlier than we'd like) and head to our respective sippy cups--hers filled with milk and our mugs with hot coffee. Putting off turning on the TV as long as possible, we hit the puzzles and books.

Play-Dough is a big hit around here lately. She mostly wants me to make balls, people, and lately...ghosts. Families of ghosts. Everything comes in a family to her right now--a group of pumpkins is a mommy, daddy, and a "Ta Ta," (her name for herself courtesy of our friend Joey) same for a bunch of balloons or a pile of cookies. She sizes them up and decides who is who.



She's getting into her dollhouse more, putting the little people in different places and telling me what they're doing...mostly sleeping, which is hilarious because she's been doing a bit more of that lately herself (thank the heavens).

She's getting into everything.


Learning how things go...


Finding little bits of magic in the park...

stick = magic wand
And enjoying life as a city kid.

And did I mention the friends?
mwforbpn

We're a month away from this being two years with her, and I don't think it's ever been better. I say this at the risk of us rounding a corner when that ominous "two" label creeps up on us, but whatever. We were sleepless and cranky just a couple weeks ago, but these phases pass quickly as I'm sure this gentle sweet one will too. I'm trying not to think about it, and stockpiling coffee in the meantime. We're here, we're now, and we're happy.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

oh, my favorite season...


It's been a little while since I've written here, but we've been keeping plenty busy--visits to neighborhood friends we're so lucky to have, and lots of running around the playground for the girl who has no fear on ladders, stairs, or slides that are way too big for her. It was an awesome summer, and it's quickly--almost too quickly--turned into Fall here in Brooklyn. The sweaters are out, socks on indoors, and I'm feeling very nesty and wanting to bake things (or spend too much money buying them from one of our awesome bakeries nearby). We're scheming up Halloween costumes and birthday presents, and making holiday plans. I wish the words about the days would hit the page more often, but I'm sure everyone can relate to the busy bustle of this time of year. I'm actually looking forward to a little hibernation...but for now there are plenty of park days left and we're going to be outside enjoying each one.