Friday, August 8, 2008

The BIG Apple




"Look Mommy, a taxi!"
"Oh, another one!"
This went on for the entire drive through NYC yesterday. We went into the big city for a fun packed day. First we saw our old music teacher, Adam, perform with his kids Jazz Trio. E&D were thrilled to see their old teacher, but they were much more excited to see a saxophone. Next we went into Mike's work for our yearly visit. They were paraded around giving high-fives and saying "nice to meet you." It was fun to put faces to all of the names we hear about. We had a picnic in the park and then it was off to the art gallery to see Aunt Melissa's paintings. E&D loved the gallery and were more interested in the art then I would have imagined. They enjoyed pointing out colors and describing the pictures.
Although once a resident, I felt very much the tourist yesterday. Tough to maneuver the kids on the busy sidewalk and I am WAY out of the fashion loop! But my little city kids weren't fazed at all, walking around like they own the place and checking everyone out.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Toddler Thrills

It doesn't have to be a new toy or a yummy treat...

*Pushing elevator buttons

*Putting groceries in the cart and on the conveyor belt

*Seeing Canadien Geese on the highway medians

*A wet sponge or face cloth

*Sunscreen stick for their face

*Throwing away their own garbage, especially in big public gargabe cans

*Giving a cashier money

*Saying "hi" to a Drive Thru worker

*Carrying an adult size bag

*Running around "Nudey"

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Thanks Michelle!

My sister-in-law just let us know that she is 4 months pregnant with her fourth baby in 4 years! Yup, she has a 4yr old girl, a 2 yr old boy, and a 1 yr old boy...and number 4 due in January. Wow. So I need to thank her because since she told us the news, my day to day has seemed so much easier - who am I to complain?!
Congrats Joey and Michelle!!