2010_11_22 Monday

We went to Northlandz, a train museum, today. Jonathan really liked it. His favorite was the life-size train, although he was disappointed that there was only one tunnel to go through. We spent the better part of 3 hours watching model trains drive around and through tunnels. It was fun to follow them from room to room. It's a very cool place for a train-enthusiast.

2010_11_17 Wednesday

Oma got here yesterday evening, and we've been having a blast. We took her to Whole Foods today for art class, where we made Thanksgiving sandwiches and paper turkeys. Lots of Jonathan's friends were there, so he had a particularly good time. Afterward, we headed straight for the science center and stayed for about 3 hours. Great times and pretty empty (whew). Jonathan and Oma played in the toddler room for awhile; he really enjoyed showing her the rice table, the DIY cars and track, and the ball flinger-thingy. Then we ran through their zoo, which he typically loves but didn't seem to care for today. After a snack, we stopped at the construction exhibit on the way out, and they 'drove' an excavator. Good times!

At home, they've been playing with new puzzles and toys from Oma's goody bag. He's in for a sore awakening once she leaves (tomorrow). poor guy. However, Daddy comes home tomorrow night, so that will be good.

2010_11_11 Thursday

There are a couple of things of note that may or may not have actually happened today (memory is a little fuzzy) that are represented in the slideshow...

Elise realized that there is a baby in her mirror every time she looks. She tried to kiss her and find her behind the mirror, but was unsuccessful despite lots of cooing and chatter.

Jonathan wrote "MOM" on his board, but by the time I got the camera out, he had erased a good chunk of it. He wrote it vertically but that's still a good start.

Finally, we celebrated St Martin's this year just with making a pretzel. Since we were traveling to MD that evening, we really couldn't make a lantern and have a mini-parade. But, the pretzel was a big hit, again.

2010_11_09 Tuesday

Not only did Elise sleep through the night again tonight, but she found a baby in her mirror this morning. I was crying laughing, as she made faces at herself -- making her giggle -- and then tried to look behind the mirror for the baby she was playing with.

2010_11_06 Saturday

Today was a huge milestone for Elise -- she slept through the night!! And, not just how the doctors say that infants should sleep through the night, meaning 6 hours. She slept from 8pm until 8am!!! We were thrilled. I was also a wee bit sore and had to pump a lot! We went out to dinner last night, and she ate lots of carbs, so I think that may have held her through the night. Whatever it was, we are super happy!