Yah....shoulda known better. I NEVER should have posted anything about Ryan's sleeping. It came back to BITE me!
Mike has been in the UK on business for 7 days.....7 LONG days, and no one in our house is sleeping well.
I think Ryan might be getting a cold....he sneezed about 50 times today and has a bit of a runny nose. Both naps he took today were on his belly (strange for him) and he's rubbing his face all over me a lot lately. Poor thing....
I've learned my lesson. Never post anything regarding sleep again. I curse myself every time!
On a more positive note, Mike arrives home very late tonight (I hope to be snoring away when he comes to bed), we have a Gingerbread House decorating party tomorrow, Cate's class Christmas party on Thursday, and then we're on the plane back home on Thursday night! HOORAY!!
U.S.A.- here we come! Can you hear our bells jingling?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
My little Angel
Ryan has brought me another early Christmas gift- the gift of sleep.
The child has FINALLY decided that he can sleep though the night! Hooray!
He's down for the night by 8:30 pm, gets up at 6:30 to eat, then back to sleep again till about 8:30 am.
I get up at 6:30 to get Cate ready for school, so this works very well for me- I get some quiet time in the morning.
And I really, really, REALLY like my quiet in the morning.
The child has FINALLY decided that he can sleep though the night! Hooray!
He's down for the night by 8:30 pm, gets up at 6:30 to eat, then back to sleep again till about 8:30 am.
I get up at 6:30 to get Cate ready for school, so this works very well for me- I get some quiet time in the morning.
And I really, really, REALLY like my quiet in the morning.
Thank you Santa!
Santa is bringing an early Christmas present this year- I CANNOT WAIT!
Did you hear me? I CANNOT WAIT!
I am sooooooooooooooo (yes, that's exaggerated, but I mean it!) excited to start taking some super-cool shots here in India. The sights deserve to be captured!
Now I just need a crash course on how to use the darn thing! :)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Lehenga
I'm so excited about my most recent shopping venture! A Houston friend asked me to find her daughter a traditional Indian outfit. I immediately agreed.
Until- wait a second, there are a MILLION choices out there. After all, there are over a billion Indians to please...dress makers sure do oblige!
After sorting out style, colors, beading, sizing, etc., I found this gorgeous lehenga for her. I soooo hope she likes it!
But then again, if not, I can head out and do more shopping! Anyone else?
Until- wait a second, there are a MILLION choices out there. After all, there are over a billion Indians to please...dress makers sure do oblige!
After sorting out style, colors, beading, sizing, etc., I found this gorgeous lehenga for her. I soooo hope she likes it!
But then again, if not, I can head out and do more shopping! Anyone else?
The long drive home
Here's how we stay entertained during the long drive home after school every day.
It always starts out innocently enough...
But before I know it, they are up to no good! :)
Here's Holly:
And Janina:
And Catherine:
They are silly, silly!
Some days are tough, with arguements and tears. Others, like this one, are fun- and full of laughs! Oh, to be 4 again! :)
It always starts out innocently enough...
But before I know it, they are up to no good! :)
Here's Holly:
And Janina:
And Catherine:
They are silly, silly!
Some days are tough, with arguements and tears. Others, like this one, are fun- and full of laughs! Oh, to be 4 again! :)
Monday, November 30, 2009
C is for Calcutta
Due to my we-have-not-seen-enough-of-India-yet panic, we decided to take a trip to Calcutta (now known as Kolkata- like Bombay is now Mumbai) for the 4-day Thanksgiving weekend.
I will be honest- it was EXHAUSTING. Traveling with children in India is NOT what we thought it was cracked up to be.
But, we're glad we went. We saw some fascinating sites, and learned a lot about the "real" India. We actually amazed ourselves several times throughout the weekend that we were doing what we were doing. Walking through slums, visiting temples where animal sacrifices were being performed, hopping in and out of ancient taxi cabs, dragging our kids along.
Both kids were great sports. Catherine walked and walked and walked and rarely complained. Ryan rode in the Baby Bjorn like a champ- strollers are impossible. Both kids were stared at, touched, and given more attention than we felt comfortable receiving. The Indians love children and babies, and you can imagine the looks our two little white kids got- one with dirty-blond hair, the other with blue eyes!
Calcutta is India's second-largest city, and the former capital of British India. The architecture is unlike anything we've seen (most of it collapsing and ruined, but think old colonial), the food was good and the sweets/baked goods were delicious! The people were friendly, the streets crowded, dirty and ear-piercingly loud, the shopping ridiculously cheap.
In hindsight, it was a great experience.
Next trip: Dubai.
I will be honest- it was EXHAUSTING. Traveling with children in India is NOT what we thought it was cracked up to be.
But, we're glad we went. We saw some fascinating sites, and learned a lot about the "real" India. We actually amazed ourselves several times throughout the weekend that we were doing what we were doing. Walking through slums, visiting temples where animal sacrifices were being performed, hopping in and out of ancient taxi cabs, dragging our kids along.
Both kids were great sports. Catherine walked and walked and walked and rarely complained. Ryan rode in the Baby Bjorn like a champ- strollers are impossible. Both kids were stared at, touched, and given more attention than we felt comfortable receiving. The Indians love children and babies, and you can imagine the looks our two little white kids got- one with dirty-blond hair, the other with blue eyes!
Calcutta is India's second-largest city, and the former capital of British India. The architecture is unlike anything we've seen (most of it collapsing and ruined, but think old colonial), the food was good and the sweets/baked goods were delicious! The people were friendly, the streets crowded, dirty and ear-piercingly loud, the shopping ridiculously cheap.
In hindsight, it was a great experience.
Next trip: Dubai.
Cooking class!
Catherine's class has a cooking lesson every week...parents are asked to come in and lead the lesson. It's a great way to get the parents involved, and the kids are so proud when they see their own parent come in for the cooking class.
Several moms have had great ideas: bananas on sticks rolled in sprinkles, faces on sandwiches using olives and pimentos, chocolate corn flake treats, tomato/mozarella kebabs with pesto dip, etc.
Not me. When it came to my turn, we made TRAIL MIX! Yay! I have to admit, having a(nother) baby has slowed me down. I just didn't have the energy to search all over Mumbai for candy corns or anything else Thanksgiving-ish. So- I headed to the store and found 15 ingredients. That's a lot, yes, but I was bound and determined to get each kid to participate. And they did!
Here we are in action:
The final result:
The kids declared the chocolate chips to be their favorite!
Catherine was a huge help the night before, and was very excited to share her "American" snack with her friends.
Several moms have had great ideas: bananas on sticks rolled in sprinkles, faces on sandwiches using olives and pimentos, chocolate corn flake treats, tomato/mozarella kebabs with pesto dip, etc.
Not me. When it came to my turn, we made TRAIL MIX! Yay! I have to admit, having a(nother) baby has slowed me down. I just didn't have the energy to search all over Mumbai for candy corns or anything else Thanksgiving-ish. So- I headed to the store and found 15 ingredients. That's a lot, yes, but I was bound and determined to get each kid to participate. And they did!
Here we are in action:
The final result:
The kids declared the chocolate chips to be their favorite!
Catherine was a huge help the night before, and was very excited to share her "American" snack with her friends.
Ryan is 5 months old!
Ryan turned 5 months on Nov 21st...I'm about 10 days late with this post.
Ryan is SO big now. He is officially in 6-month clothing, and is reaching for and grabbing things with surgeon's precision. He rolled over front-to-back 3 times last week and we are practicing for more! He LOVES his activity center and sat in it for close to an hour today! His sleeping is getting better- he's still typically getting up once a night for a feed, but he has made it through a few times now- there is hope for the weary! I've caught him watching my fork a few times, but I'm going to try to wait till the 6-month mark before we try for solids.
He is still an extremely happy boy and loves to be cuddled. He also doesn't mind playing alone, which is a blessing. He is a talker and a MAJOR drooler- we go through several burp cloths a day.
He loves to swim, be tossed into the air, and give kisses. Mommy, Daddy and Cate are his best friends and he loves to be involved in everything we do.
Ryan tops our list of things to be thankful for this year! :)
I L-L-LOVE those blue eyes!
How DARE you interrupt me while I'm working in my office?!
Droooooooool shot!
Hand/Eye coordination practice- and-a-one, and-a-two.....
Hangin' with Sis!
All smiles!
How FREAKIN' CUTE is he?!
Ryan is SO big now. He is officially in 6-month clothing, and is reaching for and grabbing things with surgeon's precision. He rolled over front-to-back 3 times last week and we are practicing for more! He LOVES his activity center and sat in it for close to an hour today! His sleeping is getting better- he's still typically getting up once a night for a feed, but he has made it through a few times now- there is hope for the weary! I've caught him watching my fork a few times, but I'm going to try to wait till the 6-month mark before we try for solids.
He is still an extremely happy boy and loves to be cuddled. He also doesn't mind playing alone, which is a blessing. He is a talker and a MAJOR drooler- we go through several burp cloths a day.
He loves to swim, be tossed into the air, and give kisses. Mommy, Daddy and Cate are his best friends and he loves to be involved in everything we do.
Ryan tops our list of things to be thankful for this year! :)
I L-L-LOVE those blue eyes!
How DARE you interrupt me while I'm working in my office?!
Droooooooool shot!
Hand/Eye coordination practice- and-a-one, and-a-two.....
Hangin' with Sis!
All smiles!
How FREAKIN' CUTE is he?!
Thanksgiving Dinner 2009
The American Women's Club sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Taj Land's End this year.
It was lovely! The Taj Land's End is a first-rate 5-star hotel and they really put on a spread. The turkey was actually really good, and the sides were what I call "as-close-as-you-can-get-when-you-live-in-India". We were seated poolside and enjoyed a nice breeze as we ate.
The only downside to the evening was the timing- dinner was not served until after 8 pm...so by that time, Catherine was dead tired (as you'll see in the pics). She fell asleep after 2 bites of her turkey leg.
All in all, it was very nice to have a taste of home, and celebrate with people from all over the world this wonderful American tradition of giving thanks.
It was lovely! The Taj Land's End is a first-rate 5-star hotel and they really put on a spread. The turkey was actually really good, and the sides were what I call "as-close-as-you-can-get-when-you-live-in-India". We were seated poolside and enjoyed a nice breeze as we ate.
The only downside to the evening was the timing- dinner was not served until after 8 pm...so by that time, Catherine was dead tired (as you'll see in the pics). She fell asleep after 2 bites of her turkey leg.
All in all, it was very nice to have a taste of home, and celebrate with people from all over the world this wonderful American tradition of giving thanks.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The Turkey that Layed the Golden Egg
In honor of Thanksgiving, the Trident Hotel (a new 5-star right next to Cate's school) is importing and selling 4 kg turkeys for 8,000 Rs.
That's an 8.8 lb turkey for $170.
For that price, that turkey'd better lay a golden egg.
I'll have a chicken, thank you.
Gobble, Gobble! Have a great day, all!
That's an 8.8 lb turkey for $170.
For that price, that turkey'd better lay a golden egg.
I'll have a chicken, thank you.
Gobble, Gobble! Have a great day, all!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The best deal in India
Last week, I went on a touring/shopping excursion with friends Alison and Simone. It was fun! Alison acted as tour guide, following a path she'd been shown upon her arrival several years ago.
We dropped the kids off at school, loaded Ryan into Simone's car and took off.
First stop: the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, where "if you've had washing done in Mumbai, chances are your clothes have already paid a visit to this 136-year old dhobi ghat (place where clothes are washed). The whole hamlet is Mumbai's oldest and biggest human-powered washing machine: every day hundreds of people beat the dirt out of thousands of kilograms of soiled Mumbai clothes in 1026 open-air troughs." (Descriptions courtesy of Lonely Planet, India.)
Onto breakfast at Indigo Deli, where I had a yummy cappucchino and eggs benedict...holy cow, what a treat! I felt like I was in London, the place was so swank! www.indigodeli.com
We ducked into a funky silver jewelry shop called Popli, where I was seriously tempted by a super-cool ring, but managed to resist..
Walked to the end of the block where we stopped for photo ops in front of the Taj Mahal Palace: "This sumptuous hotel is a fairytale blend of Islamic and Renaissance styles jostling for prime position among Mumbai's famous landmarks. Facing the harbour, it was built in 1903 by the Parsi industrialist JN Tata, supposedly after he was refused entry to one of the European hotels on account of being 'a native'.
And just across the street, the Gateway of India: "This bold basalt arch of colonial triumph faces out to Mumbai Harbour at the tip of Apollo Bunder. Derived from teh Islamic styles of 16th-century Gujarat, it was built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V. It was completed in 1924: ironically, the gateway's British architects used it just 24 years later to parade off their last British regiment, as India marched towards independence. These days, the gateway is a favorite gathering spot for locals and a top spot for people-watching."
We decided to loop around the block, where Alison mananged to trick a man into Rs. 100 (about 2 dollars) to take his picture. I was tickled pink- she was so slick! She ended up with both the photo AND the money- he'd been dupped and didn't even know it!
Onto Good Earth- the Pottery Barn of India. Droooooooool. Again, I resisted buying anything.
A quick trip in the car landed us at THE BEST DEAL IN INDIA. By far. No question. Ready for it? Ready? Chimanlals. A Stationery Store. Just thinking about it makes my pulse quicken. I was pinging the instant I looked through the front window, before I'd stepped in the door. The paper (of any sort) horder in me kicked in and all my senses were at optimum capacity. Handmade, gorgeous, unique Indian stationery. Then I saw the prices: 10 notecards + envelopes for Rs. 23?? Are they insane? That's $.50!!! I bought an entire basketful of notecards, envelopes, giftboxes, etc. for, get this: $14. Yep. That is IT. $14.
If you are wondering whether they have a website, you betcha: www.chimanlals.com
I am MORE than happy to do some shopping for any of you out there- just let me know, and I'll head downtown tomorrow.
And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is the best deal in India. According to Tara. :)
We dropped the kids off at school, loaded Ryan into Simone's car and took off.
First stop: the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, where "if you've had washing done in Mumbai, chances are your clothes have already paid a visit to this 136-year old dhobi ghat (place where clothes are washed). The whole hamlet is Mumbai's oldest and biggest human-powered washing machine: every day hundreds of people beat the dirt out of thousands of kilograms of soiled Mumbai clothes in 1026 open-air troughs." (Descriptions courtesy of Lonely Planet, India.)
Onto breakfast at Indigo Deli, where I had a yummy cappucchino and eggs benedict...holy cow, what a treat! I felt like I was in London, the place was so swank! www.indigodeli.com
We ducked into a funky silver jewelry shop called Popli, where I was seriously tempted by a super-cool ring, but managed to resist..
Walked to the end of the block where we stopped for photo ops in front of the Taj Mahal Palace: "This sumptuous hotel is a fairytale blend of Islamic and Renaissance styles jostling for prime position among Mumbai's famous landmarks. Facing the harbour, it was built in 1903 by the Parsi industrialist JN Tata, supposedly after he was refused entry to one of the European hotels on account of being 'a native'.
And just across the street, the Gateway of India: "This bold basalt arch of colonial triumph faces out to Mumbai Harbour at the tip of Apollo Bunder. Derived from teh Islamic styles of 16th-century Gujarat, it was built to commemorate the 1911 royal visit of King George V. It was completed in 1924: ironically, the gateway's British architects used it just 24 years later to parade off their last British regiment, as India marched towards independence. These days, the gateway is a favorite gathering spot for locals and a top spot for people-watching."
We decided to loop around the block, where Alison mananged to trick a man into Rs. 100 (about 2 dollars) to take his picture. I was tickled pink- she was so slick! She ended up with both the photo AND the money- he'd been dupped and didn't even know it!
Onto Good Earth- the Pottery Barn of India. Droooooooool. Again, I resisted buying anything.
A quick trip in the car landed us at THE BEST DEAL IN INDIA. By far. No question. Ready for it? Ready? Chimanlals. A Stationery Store. Just thinking about it makes my pulse quicken. I was pinging the instant I looked through the front window, before I'd stepped in the door. The paper (of any sort) horder in me kicked in and all my senses were at optimum capacity. Handmade, gorgeous, unique Indian stationery. Then I saw the prices: 10 notecards + envelopes for Rs. 23?? Are they insane? That's $.50!!! I bought an entire basketful of notecards, envelopes, giftboxes, etc. for, get this: $14. Yep. That is IT. $14.
If you are wondering whether they have a website, you betcha: www.chimanlals.com
I am MORE than happy to do some shopping for any of you out there- just let me know, and I'll head downtown tomorrow.
And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is the best deal in India. According to Tara. :)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Mid-life crisis
I've been having some difficulty looking in the mirror lately. I am NOT aging gracefully.
The bags under my eyes are huge. I find myself fantasizing over the day when both my kids are teenagers and won't wake up even if a fog horn goes off in their rooms...I'll be snoring away with them!
Where did all these wrinkles come from? I've never been a fan of the face lift, but I'm starting to think I'll need one by the age of 40. A boob lift would be nice, too.
And who the heck invented those little miniature candy-bars? I'm having trouble reminding myself to stop at 10. Result: cellulite. Big time. Darn you, Mars & Co!
I haven't gotten a hair cut in 6 months. Just call me Frizzy Head. I don't curl my hair anymore, or even wash it every day, for that matter.
What is wrong with me? I should be happy to have two healthy children, a happy marriage and a lifestyle I never dreamed of.
I'll admit it: it all boils down to plain 'ole vanity. Maybe in a few days I'll look in the mirror and see myself in a new light. But for now, I'm just a wrinkly, puffy, frizzy, jiggly mess. Blegh! :(
OK, I'm done now.
The bags under my eyes are huge. I find myself fantasizing over the day when both my kids are teenagers and won't wake up even if a fog horn goes off in their rooms...I'll be snoring away with them!
Where did all these wrinkles come from? I've never been a fan of the face lift, but I'm starting to think I'll need one by the age of 40. A boob lift would be nice, too.
And who the heck invented those little miniature candy-bars? I'm having trouble reminding myself to stop at 10. Result: cellulite. Big time. Darn you, Mars & Co!
I haven't gotten a hair cut in 6 months. Just call me Frizzy Head. I don't curl my hair anymore, or even wash it every day, for that matter.
What is wrong with me? I should be happy to have two healthy children, a happy marriage and a lifestyle I never dreamed of.
I'll admit it: it all boils down to plain 'ole vanity. Maybe in a few days I'll look in the mirror and see myself in a new light. But for now, I'm just a wrinkly, puffy, frizzy, jiggly mess. Blegh! :(
OK, I'm done now.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Weather update
After quite a few dry weeks, it suddenly started raining yesterday....apparently, a cyclone is 420 km (250 miles) off the coast of Mumbai- a cyclone warning has already been published.
What is a cyclone? It's very similar to a tropical storm, with lots of rain and wind.
We are in northern Mumbai, in a district called Powai, so we should be safe. There may be a bit flooding, but I'm more concerned about the south. This could prove to be disastrous for many, many people. Waves are already crashing against the seawall down south.
We are laying low, going along our daily routines, but if the rains get any heavier, I'll hold Cate out of school if only to avoid the commute. Traffic is sure to go from very bad to worse.
The cyclone is said to make landfall within the next 48 hours- place to be determined.
I'll keep you posted.
What is a cyclone? It's very similar to a tropical storm, with lots of rain and wind.
We are in northern Mumbai, in a district called Powai, so we should be safe. There may be a bit flooding, but I'm more concerned about the south. This could prove to be disastrous for many, many people. Waves are already crashing against the seawall down south.
We are laying low, going along our daily routines, but if the rains get any heavier, I'll hold Cate out of school if only to avoid the commute. Traffic is sure to go from very bad to worse.
The cyclone is said to make landfall within the next 48 hours- place to be determined.
I'll keep you posted.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Our Ladybug is FOUR!
Catherine turned 4 on Oct 24th- unbelievable. It's shocking to think that it's already been 4 years since she instantly made our lives better, more fun, full of love- making her grand entrance at 9 lbs, 3 oz, 21 inches long!
She declared several weeks ago that she wanted a "girls-only princess party". Uh, let me think about that.....OK!!! To be honest, she ended up changing her mind 2 days before the party, but by then I felt it was too late to make any changes. It was a preeeety quiet party, with only 6 girls (and 2 older sisters who arrived a bit later), but it was fun! I planned several activities, including "Pin the Crown on the Princess", a Princess coloring/glitter-glue station, a Fashion Show and a Royal Salon- which was by far the biggest hit.
Catherine was also able to take cupcakes into her class and share her big day with all 15 kids in her class. She picked chocolate cake with pink (strawberry) frosting- because pink is for girls. All in all, it was about a week-long celebration, with many princess dresses making their debut!
Our Catie-Bug the Ladybug (aka Jellybean, Babydoll, Stinkerbug, Lovebug) is quite the little lady now- she loves to wear dresses and look pretty. She is sensitive, talkative, polite and goofy. She insists that she is a big girl now and has really become quite social lately.
We are very proud of the person our little girl is becoming!
She declared several weeks ago that she wanted a "girls-only princess party". Uh, let me think about that.....OK!!! To be honest, she ended up changing her mind 2 days before the party, but by then I felt it was too late to make any changes. It was a preeeety quiet party, with only 6 girls (and 2 older sisters who arrived a bit later), but it was fun! I planned several activities, including "Pin the Crown on the Princess", a Princess coloring/glitter-glue station, a Fashion Show and a Royal Salon- which was by far the biggest hit.
Catherine was also able to take cupcakes into her class and share her big day with all 15 kids in her class. She picked chocolate cake with pink (strawberry) frosting- because pink is for girls. All in all, it was about a week-long celebration, with many princess dresses making their debut!
Our Catie-Bug the Ladybug (aka Jellybean, Babydoll, Stinkerbug, Lovebug) is quite the little lady now- she loves to wear dresses and look pretty. She is sensitive, talkative, polite and goofy. She insists that she is a big girl now and has really become quite social lately.
We are very proud of the person our little girl is becoming!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Singapore Trip
We took advantage of being on this side of the world, and took a week-long trip to Singapore. What a GREAT place! We were so impressed by how clean and neat and organized and modern it was, and decided that we'd definitely like to return if we can squeeze it in.
The shopping was amazing, the food was wonderful, the people were super-friendly and the scenery was to die for!
Here are pics from our trip, with descriptions:
The shopping was amazing, the food was wonderful, the people were super-friendly and the scenery was to die for!
Here are pics from our trip, with descriptions:
Ryan is 4 months old!
Ryan turned 4 months on October 21st. He has grown soooo much!
We just had his doctor's appointment this week, where he received 2 shots + an oral vaccine, but he was a super-duper trooper, and cried for only about 3 minutes.
He is weighing in at a whopping 7.2 kilograms, which is 15 pounds, 14 ounces! Now remember, he started off at 5 pounds, 11 ounces....which means that the kid has packed on over 10 pounds in 4 months! WOW!
His personality is really starting to develop now, and so far all signs point to a very happy boy! He's already a huge talker and will literally talk to the wall if left on his own for a period of time. He's getting stronger and stronger and has mastered holding up his own head. He can sit up in the Bumbo now, and has been introduced to his super-cool excersaucer, which he already loves and will stay in for as long as 20 minutes. He likes direct eye-contact, and will wiggle and squeal with excitement when he gets it- so cute! He has a HUGE smile that melts my heart every time!
Ryan LOVES LOVES LOVES Catherine and giggles in delight whenever she gives him attention. I remind her that she is his first friend, and she seems to take this responsibility pretty seriously, sitting by his side, cooing at him and holding up toys for his entertainment.
We are really enjoying Ryan and are so thankful for him!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Behind the power curve
I'm WAAAAAAY behind the power curve right now. After 8 days in MARVELOUS Singapore, we're walking into a very busy week.
So- for all those that are waiting for the next post: Hold your horses. It's comin'!!
Several posts to come, including:
-Diwali in India
-Singapore trip
-Catherine's 4th Bday
-Ryan's 4-month update
-Halloween
Phew! I'm exhausted just thinking about all the typing I need to do!
Now I'm going to bed. 'Night!
So- for all those that are waiting for the next post: Hold your horses. It's comin'!!
Several posts to come, including:
-Diwali in India
-Singapore trip
-Catherine's 4th Bday
-Ryan's 4-month update
-Halloween
Phew! I'm exhausted just thinking about all the typing I need to do!
Now I'm going to bed. 'Night!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Fat? No, Thin!
Last night we were enjoying a $40 slab of honey-baked ham. No, you did not read that incorrectly. It was $40. I was desperate. When I say meat is expensive here, I mean EXPENSIVE.
In any case, the slab had a thin layer of fat on it, so when I'd sliced it (very thinly, mind you) for dinner, each slice had a little sliver of fat.
I'd cut the sliver off Catherine's piece, and cut up the remainder of her ham into bite-sized pieces.
As we were eating, I noticed that she was about to stab the sliver of fat- so I said "no, no, don't eat that- that's fat".
To which she replied: "OK, I'll eat these, they're thin."
HAHA- out of the mouths of babes! :)
In any case, the slab had a thin layer of fat on it, so when I'd sliced it (very thinly, mind you) for dinner, each slice had a little sliver of fat.
I'd cut the sliver off Catherine's piece, and cut up the remainder of her ham into bite-sized pieces.
As we were eating, I noticed that she was about to stab the sliver of fat- so I said "no, no, don't eat that- that's fat".
To which she replied: "OK, I'll eat these, they're thin."
HAHA- out of the mouths of babes! :)
Monday, October 12, 2009
Family Day
We headed to Waterstones on Sunday for a family day- everyone enjoyed some swimming, Mike and I enjoyed the crepe lunch special, Ryan snoozed in the shade and Catherine participated in the children's craft- painting and decorating a Diya for Diwali (more info to come on Diwali). It was a great day!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Milestones
3 months old! Friend Becca (a jack-of-all-trades, whose history includes shark biologist and professional photographer- amazing!) came over last week to get some shots (Thank you Becca!)- here are my favorites:
First movie: Baby Einstein's "Baby's First Sounds" (Thank you LeighAnn!) He thoroughly enjoyed it, as did big sis Cate, seen here hogging the Bumbo.
Ryan has taken to sucking his left thumb lately- a LOT. I try to replace it with a pacifier, and he's fine with that too, but really, it all boils down to the very strong possibility that he may indeed become a thumb-sucker. I have to admit, he DOES look pretty cute, and it's amazing to me that he can consistently get it in his mouth at only 3 months old.
First swim! But no pics, as I was alone at the pool with both kids while Mike was in the U.S. last week on business. We will head to Waterstones again this weekend, and I will be sure to get shots of Ry-Ry enjoying the pool- he does really seem to love it!
Talking! Wonder where he gets it from? If he's anything like me and Catherine, Mike is in serious trouble. Here's a shot Becca took as he babbled away to me. He's got "AAAAA" "OOOOO" and "UUUUU" down pat! And sometimes, if he really concentrates, he'll get a "BMMMMM" out.
First movie: Baby Einstein's "Baby's First Sounds" (Thank you LeighAnn!) He thoroughly enjoyed it, as did big sis Cate, seen here hogging the Bumbo.
Ryan has taken to sucking his left thumb lately- a LOT. I try to replace it with a pacifier, and he's fine with that too, but really, it all boils down to the very strong possibility that he may indeed become a thumb-sucker. I have to admit, he DOES look pretty cute, and it's amazing to me that he can consistently get it in his mouth at only 3 months old.
First swim! But no pics, as I was alone at the pool with both kids while Mike was in the U.S. last week on business. We will head to Waterstones again this weekend, and I will be sure to get shots of Ry-Ry enjoying the pool- he does really seem to love it!
Talking! Wonder where he gets it from? If he's anything like me and Catherine, Mike is in serious trouble. Here's a shot Becca took as he babbled away to me. He's got "AAAAA" "OOOOO" and "UUUUU" down pat! And sometimes, if he really concentrates, he'll get a "BMMMMM" out.
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