Sitting on the porch.
Singing one more song.
Catchy, isn't it?
Friday, April 23, 2010
Ainsley made up a new song this evening...I think.
Catchy, isn't it?
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
You are my sunshine...
This weekend was the first in a very long time, that we all got to spend some serious family time, out of doors, at home.
Finally gone are the snow drifts, the melting agents, the ice, the post-snow rain, and the puddles.
Finally arrived are the daffodils, the sun, the fresh air, and even some not-so-welcome wildlife in the yard!
We all had quite a weekend together doing various outdoor tasks. Harry helped with cleaning up the yard, the toys, the leaves, the toys, the furniture, the toys, the snow-damaged shrubbery... oh did I mention the toys? Ainsley did her best to get the playhouse in order, and to make sure the sand table was still usable.
Soccer also finally started back up for Harry, and Ainsley continues to be his number one fan. She even brought along her own shiny pink ball!
Sunday took us all on our first full-family bike ride... I think Ever. Even with a few minor (and one almost major) bouts of non-listening, a brief mechanical, and some insta-too-tiredness due to over-excitement, I'd say it was quite a success, and will certainly lead to more rides.
We also made back-to-back-to-back dinner engagements... again, first time I think ever.
Friday was typical pizza night, but since Generous George's is no longer, we shifted East and hit Bugsy's in Old TOwn. Harry even got to meet the man himself, and they both immediately agreed that Alex is the most fun to watch on the Capitals! A quick walk down to the water for dessert reminded us that Ben & Jerry's is no longer, so a quick detour to another spot for some custard, and we were good.
Saturday, we headed over for a great afternoon & dinner with the Sullivan's, and the kids got to hang out with Fiona and her cousins, bouncing on the trampoline, and climbing all over the swingset.
Since we had so much fun the night before, and Sunday was really Sully's birthday, we were invited back for a repeat appearance!
Everyone had so much fun, they were all fully asleep (and by all I mean EVERYone but me), by 8PM.
It's going to be quite the Summer. Ainsley's very much coming into her own, and Harry continues to stretch his body and his mind in more directions than any of us can handle at once. I continue to be astounded with how different the two of them are, but how well they seem to be getting along and enjoying each others company (even if they don't think so). She want's nothing more than to do everything that big brother is doing, and oddly enough, Harry wants nothing more than to play with all of her toys!
Okay maybe there are a FEW things he'd rather do more... but he won't tell you!
Finally gone are the snow drifts, the melting agents, the ice, the post-snow rain, and the puddles.
Finally arrived are the daffodils, the sun, the fresh air, and even some not-so-welcome wildlife in the yard!
We all had quite a weekend together doing various outdoor tasks. Harry helped with cleaning up the yard, the toys, the leaves, the toys, the furniture, the toys, the snow-damaged shrubbery... oh did I mention the toys? Ainsley did her best to get the playhouse in order, and to make sure the sand table was still usable.
Soccer also finally started back up for Harry, and Ainsley continues to be his number one fan. She even brought along her own shiny pink ball!
Sunday took us all on our first full-family bike ride... I think Ever. Even with a few minor (and one almost major) bouts of non-listening, a brief mechanical, and some insta-too-tiredness due to over-excitement, I'd say it was quite a success, and will certainly lead to more rides.
We also made back-to-back-to-back dinner engagements... again, first time I think ever.
Friday was typical pizza night, but since Generous George's is no longer, we shifted East and hit Bugsy's in Old TOwn. Harry even got to meet the man himself, and they both immediately agreed that Alex is the most fun to watch on the Capitals! A quick walk down to the water for dessert reminded us that Ben & Jerry's is no longer, so a quick detour to another spot for some custard, and we were good.
Saturday, we headed over for a great afternoon & dinner with the Sullivan's, and the kids got to hang out with Fiona and her cousins, bouncing on the trampoline, and climbing all over the swingset.
Since we had so much fun the night before, and Sunday was really Sully's birthday, we were invited back for a repeat appearance!
Everyone had so much fun, they were all fully asleep (and by all I mean EVERYone but me), by 8PM.
It's going to be quite the Summer. Ainsley's very much coming into her own, and Harry continues to stretch his body and his mind in more directions than any of us can handle at once. I continue to be astounded with how different the two of them are, but how well they seem to be getting along and enjoying each others company (even if they don't think so). She want's nothing more than to do everything that big brother is doing, and oddly enough, Harry wants nothing more than to play with all of her toys!
Okay maybe there are a FEW things he'd rather do more... but he won't tell you!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Seems like overnight...
Little Miss A has had an explosion (again) in vocabulary, and more importantly in relevance of what it is she's saying. She's ridiculously appropriate in her comments, and is very much listening, mostly when you really don't think she is.
Case in point...
She and big brother were engrossed with the new babycare center she got for her birthday. Harry was getting Baby Conner in anywhere he could, and Ainsley was trying to keep up with babies #1 and #2.
I told Harry he needed to remember that this was in fact her toy, not his, and that she was in charge of it.
To which Ainsley quickly repeated (without even looking up from what she was doing):
"I'M in charge"
What have I done...
Case in point...
She and big brother were engrossed with the new babycare center she got for her birthday. Harry was getting Baby Conner in anywhere he could, and Ainsley was trying to keep up with babies #1 and #2.
I told Harry he needed to remember that this was in fact her toy, not his, and that she was in charge of it.
To which Ainsley quickly repeated (without even looking up from what she was doing):
"I'M in charge"
What have I done...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
ABCs and 123s
With only 2 days left until she turns 2, Miss Ainsley already can sing her ABCs perfectly (along with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Row Row Row Your Boat) and also count to 10. I mean 12. Wait - 13! Every time she counted tonight she reached a higher number! She's fun to have around. She catches on quick, and we love to teach her new things.
Fun: Q: "Ainsley, how old are you going to be?" A: "2."
More Fun: "Ainsley, how old is Daddy going to be?" A: "Older."
Most Fun: "Ainsley, hwo old is Mommy going to be?" A: "Younger!"
Yeah, she's the cutest!
Also using the potty. Proficiently. So much for Miss Nathalee taking care of that. Damn it!
Fun: Q: "Ainsley, how old are you going to be?" A: "2."
More Fun: "Ainsley, how old is Daddy going to be?" A: "Older."
Most Fun: "Ainsley, hwo old is Mommy going to be?" A: "Younger!"
Yeah, she's the cutest!
Also using the potty. Proficiently. So much for Miss Nathalee taking care of that. Damn it!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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