Baby Dash is here! It has already been over a month. It is hard to type with a child in each arm!
First Camping Trip
August 11, 2009 at 6:55 pm (Adventures, Firsts, Loving It)
Tags: camping, hiking, smores, toddler
On the Fourth of July weekend, we took Eva on her first camping trip. We went to Bodega Dunes, pretty much the only camping spot available. Eva loved it!
She roasted her first marshmallow.
She ate her first smores.
We went on a bluff walk. This was the first time we heard the words “wop wop” (walk). She had to have walked at least a mile. Maybe two!
This trip was also the first time Eva ran into the street. Our camping site was not sheltered from the road, and she loved to run into the street when we’d tell her not to. She thought it was hilarious.
Sleep was a little hard. Both nights she woke up crying once. Here she is looking crabby, but cute, in the morning.
She was completely wiped out afterward. And filthy. She had a good long bath when we got home.
Eva’s Love Affair With a Burrito
August 10, 2009 at 1:07 pm (Loving It, food)
Tags: burrito, eating, toddler
When Eva really enjoys what she’s eating, she tends to hug it so no one else can get at it. A few weeks ago, we went to Mission Dolores Park to see the SF Symphony. We bought some burritos on the way. Eva was supposed to be sharing this one with her Dad, but she wouldn’t give it up.
Eva actually chose that hat herself when we went to the store.
Hot Sunday
August 9, 2009 at 11:53 pm (Uncategorized)
Tags: messy, painting, toddler
We were originally going to go to a toddler play today, but it was too hot to leave the house. So Eva and I painted a side of her cardboard house, and Dad started making an easel. It got messy.
Eva Fishes
August 1, 2009 at 9:56 am (Adventures, On the Move)
Tags: fishing, hikes, toddler
Eva and I joined a toddler hiking class. Eva can walk a pretty far distance. She is also completely fascinated with nature. Here she is fishing with a stick, string, and a gummy worm. She was not successful.
Nonononononono
July 31, 2009 at 11:17 pm (Pronouncements)
Tags: nonono, singing, toddler
Can you believe this relaxed smiling toddler sings a nononononono song? She even sings a dopdopdopdop (stop) song.
It had to Happen
May 13, 2009 at 11:28 pm (Uncategorized)
Eva received her first haircut! At first I thought I would get her a bob, but I really like putting her hair in ponytails. Plus her hair is so curly on the ends. So we just got a trim. Her hair looks great and is so much easier to brush.
The actual appointment was very traumatic. So traumatic that I left my camera at the hair salon and was unable to take cute pictures afterward. Eva was in tears the moment she realized what was going on (about 2 seconds after we got to the salon). But the hairdresser, who came highly recommended, was wonderful. She was patient and used all her tricks to get Eva to stop crying. Eva eventually stopped crying, but was not happy, as you can see below.
I often have trouble choosing the best photo for a post, but I really had trouble this time. They are all so cute and also capture her resigned despair so well. I actually cut quite a few.
Eva passed the time eating goldfish and watching Elmo. And I learned what my daughter should look like in a perfect Stepford world (gel, freshly cut ribbon). If only we had the time and Eva had the patience. She does look adorable.
Big Sis
May 11, 2009 at 11:59 pm (Adventures)
Tags: big sister, pregnant, toddler
We’re expanding! We’re having another baby. This little munchkin is due October 28th. Eva will be 23 months (almost 2 years). Being a big sister is going to be a big change, but I think our whole family is up to this challenge.
Recently Eva had a horrible accident where she burned her feet on a floor heater. She is okay now, and was walking on her feet in less than a day after it happened, but at the time she was in a lot of pain. When we were in the emergency room and Eva was soaking her feet in cool water, she told us, “I’m pregnant.” We had heard her say it before, but this was the first time we connected it with not feeling good. I have spent the past 7 weeks moaning about how I don’t feel well, and that “I’m pregnant.” She is too smart.
This first trimester was really rough. Being irritable and sick and tired does not work well with an active, playful toddler. But I have had a breakthrough. I’ve reached the second trimester and I feel like Supermom. Eva and I are back to having great days.
Morning sickness is not all bad. Scientists discovered that children born to mothers with morning sickness scored higher on tests designed to assess children’s IQ and mental ability. This bodes very well for both Eva and the new baby.
We are over the moon about this new baby! Eva will be a truly wonderful big sister!
A Regular Auguste Rodin
April 30, 2009 at 4:51 pm (food)
Tags: lunch, sculpture, toddler
Check out Eva’s sculpture! She made it during her lunch. The sculpture was made with a pyrex bowl, sippy cup, and bottle opener.
Rainy Day
April 30, 2009 at 9:57 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: rainy, stomp, toddler
Here are some videos of Eva stomping around in a giant puddle.
