The week in review

It's been another busy week here. Sophie (and Mommy) started feeling much better by the weekend which was good because Daddy started a big bathroom renovation project so we sort of had to get out of the house so he could work.

On Saturday we went to Smith playhouse for craft making, a play and a dance party. Sophie enjoyed all the kids and toys but could have cared less about the play or dance party pretty much.

Then Sunday we went to the mall with her Dee Ree, Aunt Theresa and Cousin Liana. It was fun to hang out and shop just us girls and then Daddy met us and we all had a nice dinner together.

On Monday, Mommy had a prenatal appointment so Sophie got to come with me and she got to listen to Emily's heartbeat and even her own heartbeat. This is always a big hit. Emily is growing big (the size of a head of lettuce now!! - 18 inches long and a little over 3 lbs) and everything is right on track.

Tuesday was supposed to be library day where we go to the little local library here and have a story time and see our library friends but Sophie decided she didn't want to do that - she wanted to go to the Zoo. So, off to the Zoo we went to enjoy the gorgeous weather. Then on Tuesday night, Sophie had a "virtual playdate" via skype video with her friend Kiera in Petaluma, California. The girls talked and sang and played (they were shy with each other at first but then by the end we couldn't hardly stop them - they were showing each other their favorite toys and singing songs and trying on hats and sunglasses together).

On Wed. for St. Pat's we went out to Pottstown to see Nanny Pat and Aunt Pat (appropriate, right??!!) and Caely and Sophie finally got to meet her cousin Billy. On Wed she started to have a runny nose again and by Thursday she was sneezing up a storm and her nose and eyes were running so I guess she got another cold (sigh - poor kid). Thankfully, no fever with this one as of yet so some say maybe it's allergies and part of me wonders if it's her two year molars coming in (because she also has her hand in her mouth non-stop!). Who knows... At least (knock wood) she hasn't been kept awake at night by this cold so far. So we're trying to take it easy again and just lay low so she can rest up and get well for all the birthday festivities next week... Lots of excitement in store for little girls turning 2!!

What a week, huh???

At the Zoo

Having a virtual playdate


The cutest little leprechaun


Shoe shopping with DeeRee and Baby Liana


Loving my rain slicker and hat!

Random moments from the week

It's been another exciting week for Sophie!

On Sunday we got invited to Dee Ree and Pop Pop's house for a yummy Sunday dinner (thanks Dee Ree and Pop Pop!). On Monday it was still pretty cold but we went to our friend Leila's house and played with the kids and went to the park. On Tuesday it was a very busy day here inside because I had a work thing so Sophie got to watch extra videos while sitting in her chair (I *think* this was a hit though I even had Finding Nemo queued up as a standby and she really wasn't into it). Then later on Tuesday afternoon, we went and had her St. Pat's photoshoot to get us out of the house and take advantage of the cute bow moments while they lasted.

Wednesday the weather broke and so we went to the Zoo! Our favorite part of this trip was again getting to feed the geese and the peacocks while eating lunch. I had saved up all our old bread and took a big bag just for this purpose. Sophie enjoyed it so much but at one point she took a piece of bread for herself (it was from the freshest loaf) and had it in her hand. I turned around and no joke, the goose beak (or bill or whatever it's called) was wrapped on her little clenched first with her bread in it. Sophie didn't even flinch. I don't think it bit her or anything but of course I was scared and pulled her away. I'm amazed at how nonplussed she was about the whole thing. THEN, a gorgeous peacock came walking over to us and we had him all to ourselves. Sophie was so close she could practically ride him! We fed him bread and looked at his beautiful head and feathers. What fun!!

Yesterday, we stayed in so Sophie could get some good naps in because she's been pretty tired this week and also is teething really bad again. Of course, despite best efforts there was no napping happening so instead late in the day we went to the store and ordered her birthday cake - how exciting!! And for those of you in the northeast area, I didn't know that Acme has a promotion to give away a free 1/4 sheet birthday cake for your child's first birthday (or $15.99 toward a larger cake). Pretty great, huh?

Today, we will meet up with Dee Ree and Uncle Bubba and his girlfriend Theresa at the Please Touch Museum. What a week, huh???