Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Our first road trip!
So although we had been talking about going to LA no hotels were booked and there was still a big what if in the air... what if the kids scream the whole way down and what if the road trip goes horribly... C and K have always done a million times better in an airplane but we decided to do it... Monday we booked everything and left a few hours later... Both girls loved it... chattering and laughing for about two hours until we finally made them go to sleep... got to LA around 1:30 put the kids to bed and were so thrilled the trip went so well...
The rest of the trip went the same way... a lot of smiling, some great attitudes from the kids and adventures... We spent the time down there wandering the Santa Monica pier and beaches, 3rd street Promenade, visiting the Getty, Rodeo, Robertson, trying to squeeze in mommy and daddy moments like drinks at the Ritz in Marina del Rey the moment failing desperately and leaving for a kid friendly dinner after drinking our wine while chasing two monkeys... GOING TO THE HOLY GRAIL... Disneyland... surviving mostly... lots of glowing from K as she is in full princessness right now... spending a few nights on the Newport Coast taking them to Laguna, Monarch and Crystal Cove... So overall a lot of beach time, a lot of fun, quality family time, a considerable amount of driving and even a bit of shopping. The overall trip was very successful... it was hard to find time for naps, getting enough meals in and doing other things, but for the most part everything worked... and we are considering other road trips... so it was a success!
The rest of the trip went the same way... a lot of smiling, some great attitudes from the kids and adventures... We spent the time down there wandering the Santa Monica pier and beaches, 3rd street Promenade, visiting the Getty, Rodeo, Robertson, trying to squeeze in mommy and daddy moments like drinks at the Ritz in Marina del Rey the moment failing desperately and leaving for a kid friendly dinner after drinking our wine while chasing two monkeys... GOING TO THE HOLY GRAIL... Disneyland... surviving mostly... lots of glowing from K as she is in full princessness right now... spending a few nights on the Newport Coast taking them to Laguna, Monarch and Crystal Cove... So overall a lot of beach time, a lot of fun, quality family time, a considerable amount of driving and even a bit of shopping. The overall trip was very successful... it was hard to find time for naps, getting enough meals in and doing other things, but for the most part everything worked... and we are considering other road trips... so it was a success!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Two drop offs down
C made it through two two hour runs at N's.
Drop off one: C was very nervous and cried.. a lot! K was sad and stuck with her little sis the whole time... When T picked her up she was still fussing and crying while being pushed around in a little car normally the same car we have at home brings her great joy... Both girls came home exhausted and tired... K was amazing.
Drop off two: C was more open to getting down to look at toys and playing... she cried when T and I left... but she was much more calm while we chatted.. When we picked her up she was near her sister playing outside... pretty happy and content but happy to see us and ran to T... As we came at ice cream time K was waiting for her ice cream... We decided to wait for her to finish before leaving... C also thrilled with the treat was happily snacking and walked past me while eating... no big deal.. until she walked over to one of the teachers and asked for her to hold her.... Good bye mommy!!! And she continues on her path to being a big girl.
Drop off one: C was very nervous and cried.. a lot! K was sad and stuck with her little sis the whole time... When T picked her up she was still fussing and crying while being pushed around in a little car normally the same car we have at home brings her great joy... Both girls came home exhausted and tired... K was amazing.
Drop off two: C was more open to getting down to look at toys and playing... she cried when T and I left... but she was much more calm while we chatted.. When we picked her up she was near her sister playing outside... pretty happy and content but happy to see us and ran to T... As we came at ice cream time K was waiting for her ice cream... We decided to wait for her to finish before leaving... C also thrilled with the treat was happily snacking and walked past me while eating... no big deal.. until she walked over to one of the teachers and asked for her to hold her.... Good bye mommy!!! And she continues on her path to being a big girl.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
A new room
C finally moved into her own room... very exciting!!! So far it has gone really well and she has had a few minor wake ups but otherwise survived the experience quite well... We are still setting up the room, but she's got her two favorites binky and blankie to get her through the night.
She is also about to start at N's where K went for many years... Also exciting but very worrisome... Thanks to Gma C we were lucky to be able to keep her home for over 14 months, but now it is time for a new adventure... I am very nervous... she is even more so. It is a part time thing for now and K is going to go with her for some of the transition so that she can regain some Spanish and help her sis... We are so proud. Today was the first day... the drop off was as expected... tears and more tears!
At brunch at a park the other day a black lab got away from his owner... He was headed straight for C... K without thinking ran up grabbed her sis and had her in her arms before T and I ran over... She loves her role as a big sis... we are so proud! Sharing toys are still hard but sharing her love is never a problem... when C is asleep she can't wait for the opp to go in and wake her up. C follows K around as the adoring little sis always!
C is still nursing in the morning and night... just the perfect amount for now... figuring out how to cut these two out will probably take some thinking.
Both girls are loving summer. C carries her shoes wherever she can... One day T went upstairs to change out of his work clothes with the promise of outdoor time.. C made it up the stairs and presented him his flip flops... gotta keep the parents focused!
K is doing great with her swimming lessons... we put them off and so she was very reliant on her vest... last weekend she was in the pool without it... totally our fault for the late start but DACA is doing amazing and getting her on track! We are beyond impressed... She is growing leaps and bounds and so tall... She is able to reach the kitchen sink to pour her own water and is so big... hard to believe!
Both girls love lady gaga... K sings Poker Face whenever she can and is a huge fan. Yesterday T and I were in the car with C solo when we heard a lot of noise from the back... we turned around to see C motioning at the radio and waving her hands in the air... she too wanted a turn with Lady Gaga and a chance to dance.
She is also about to start at N's where K went for many years... Also exciting but very worrisome... Thanks to Gma C we were lucky to be able to keep her home for over 14 months, but now it is time for a new adventure... I am very nervous... she is even more so. It is a part time thing for now and K is going to go with her for some of the transition so that she can regain some Spanish and help her sis... We are so proud. Today was the first day... the drop off was as expected... tears and more tears!
At brunch at a park the other day a black lab got away from his owner... He was headed straight for C... K without thinking ran up grabbed her sis and had her in her arms before T and I ran over... She loves her role as a big sis... we are so proud! Sharing toys are still hard but sharing her love is never a problem... when C is asleep she can't wait for the opp to go in and wake her up. C follows K around as the adoring little sis always!
C is still nursing in the morning and night... just the perfect amount for now... figuring out how to cut these two out will probably take some thinking.
Both girls are loving summer. C carries her shoes wherever she can... One day T went upstairs to change out of his work clothes with the promise of outdoor time.. C made it up the stairs and presented him his flip flops... gotta keep the parents focused!
K is doing great with her swimming lessons... we put them off and so she was very reliant on her vest... last weekend she was in the pool without it... totally our fault for the late start but DACA is doing amazing and getting her on track! We are beyond impressed... She is growing leaps and bounds and so tall... She is able to reach the kitchen sink to pour her own water and is so big... hard to believe!
Both girls love lady gaga... K sings Poker Face whenever she can and is a huge fan. Yesterday T and I were in the car with C solo when we heard a lot of noise from the back... we turned around to see C motioning at the radio and waving her hands in the air... she too wanted a turn with Lady Gaga and a chance to dance.
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