Potty training part 1

February 2nd, 2010 by Anya

I guess first I need to teach Colleen WHERE she puts on her big girl underpants! :-)

Making biscuits with Grandma Colly

January 29th, 2010 by Anya

A first attempt to organize Colleen’s room

January 23rd, 2010 by Anya

Today, I (Anya) began something that will take me at least a week of hard work to accomplish…organize Colleen’s room.

There are 2 before pictures and 2 after pictures for today’s work. I’m sure it is obvious which are which.

Tom’s birthday

January 20th, 2010 by Anya

Our little celebration

Making Daddy’s birthday cake

January 19th, 2010 by Anya

Yellow cake with Chocolate frosting. And that is Cookie Monster and a bunny in blue icing with sprinkles.

Bea turned over

January 14th, 2010 by Anya

Bea turned over twice yesterday but I wasn’t looking either time. My mom saw her. This morning I finally saw her to do! Yay, Bea!

Colleen

January 8th, 2010 by Anya

a few pictures…

Bea at 4 months

January 8th, 2010 by Anya

Had Bea’s 4-month appt on Monday.
Weight: 13lbs. 8oz.
Length: 24in.
Other: Poor girl has been constipated for a week (and we had to give her suppositories!); has bad gas; and eczema on her left leg…but other than that she is doing great! She is still on Zantac for reflux and still sleeps in the swing or [...]

2009: Simple Pleasures

December 31st, 2009 by Tom

Here is a list of simple pleasure highlights of 2009.
1. Playing pretend “Birthday Party” with Colleen.
2. Bea falling asleep on my shoulder.
3. Getting a moment to read.
4. Holding Colleen’s hand as she settles into sleep for the night.
5. Giving Anya a hug.
6. Sneaking in an hour to play video [...]

A week with Nana

November 14th, 2009 by Anya

Nana (my maternal grandma) was here all week. The girls and I stayed over at my parents’ place for most of the week so we could spend as much time as possible with Nana. Colleen still is pretty reticent to play with anyone else when I am around, so she really only warmed [...]