Not quite right
09/04/08 04:06 Filed in: Family &
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Birthday party season is back
07/31/08 08:20 Filed in: Family &
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We're thinking about having a party for the boys this year (combined, since their birthdays are only a few weeks apart). I don't think they'll mind sharing it, since they've never had a party before. This bouncy house place is definitely a possibility since they had so much fun there, and because the event is outsourced, it means less work for us (I am on a tough rotation that month). I'll just have to see if it fits our budget (probably not, but I'll take a look anyway). The alternate plan is to have a barbeque or something of that nature either at home or at a local park.
A visit with Corduroy
07/28/08 02:15 Filed in: Family &
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New Trucks
07/23/08 05:14 Filed in: Family &
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Learning about jazz
07/22/08 00:58 Filed in: Family &
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Sitting there with A in my lap, watching him clap to the music and seeing M completely mesmerized by all the musical instruments was definitely a highlight of my month. Not to mention listening to some incredibly talented jazz musicians too. The moment it started, I realized I should have called all my friends to come (sorry guys!), but because it was kind of last-minute, and I've been slow to address my email and keep up with staying in touch with everyone, the opportunity came and went all too quickly. I'll be sure to send out a short note the next time I hear about something like this.
Summertime fun
07/21/08 05:50 Filed in: Family &
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Photo #10: I'm the worst mom ever
07/18/08 04:48 Filed in: Family &
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Photo #8: I'm the worst mom ever
07/16/08 04:01 Filed in: Family &
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Photo #7: I'm the worst mom ever
07/14/08 02:53 Filed in: Family &
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At this point, my previously oblivious preschooler
realizes that my toddler is freaking out, and I can
hear him yelling Don't worry A, I'm right
here!
Of course, none of this seems to help as my toddler heads away from us in yet another turn of the ride. Looking back at the look on his face in the first photo, it's pretty clear that it was all downhill from there.
Of course, none of this seems to help as my toddler heads away from us in yet another turn of the ride. Looking back at the look on his face in the first photo, it's pretty clear that it was all downhill from there.
Photo #5: I'm the worst mom ever
07/12/08 01:21 Filed in: Family &
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So with each full turn of the ride, my toddler
catches me in and out of view. He's becoming
increasingly more apprehensive about being on this
ride (it wasn't the first time he'd been on it alone
but for some reason that day, he was a bit anxious
about it).
Here, he's pointing at me every time he goes by.
Here, he's pointing at me every time he goes by.
Photo #2: I'm the worst mom ever
07/07/08 22:45 Filed in: Family &
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Photo #1: I'm the worst mom ever
07/06/08 05:00 Filed in: Family &
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This is kind of a funny series of photos that I'll be
posting over the next few days. You've seen this ride
before.
In the car after graduation
06/28/08 04:28 Filed in: Family &
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It's official
06/24/08 00:03 Filed in: Family &
Friends | Medical
We finally got around to downloading photos off the
camera and here's one from graduation a little while
ago. It was a long day for everyone, especially the
kids. But it's official now. My preschooler called me
Dr. Mommy the other day. I don't think I'll ever get
used to being called Dr. anything.
Intern year has actually started (orientation at least) and I am on call my very first day and whole first weekend. This is a q4 month, which kind of stinks, so we'll see if I can keep these posts up.
Intern year has actually started (orientation at least) and I am on call my very first day and whole first weekend. This is a q4 month, which kind of stinks, so we'll see if I can keep these posts up.
Pretending to be cannibals...um...ha ha
06/18/08 05:34 Filed in: Family &
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I don't know if anyone else does this (or if we are a
totally bizarre family), but sometimes we pretend to
eat the children and vice versa.
In contrast to yesterday's peaceful family photo, here is a sequence of us goofing around.
In contrast to yesterday's peaceful family photo, here is a sequence of us goofing around.
Making pizza - Part III
06/07/08 04:06 Filed in: Family &
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Times I wish I had a camera in my eye
05/19/08 10:59 Filed in: Family &
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Not long after our first baby was born, my husband
remarked to me how he wished he had a camera in his
eye. We laughed about it, but there have been many
times I've felt that way. Pretty much on a daily
basis now that I think about it. That's why we don't
hesitate to pull out the camera, even though
it's quite bulky to carry around.
For example, several weeks ago when I picked up the boys from daycare, my toddler had some confetti streamers stuck to the bottom of his shoes (they were inside all day because of rain, and it looked like a birthday party had exploded in their room). His brother thought this was hilarious, and started trying to grab them. This started a game of chase, with my toddler running down the sidewalk with confetti streamers flapping in the wind behind him, like tassels on bike handlebars, except on his shoes. It was a really funny moment I wish I could have captured on film.
Another time, while my husband was getting the bath ready, my toddler wandered into the kitchen (I usually prepare dinner during their baths). He only had his diaper on, and was fascinated by the fridge, which I had just opened. He held open the door with one hand, and I guess he must've been itchy, because he started scratching his bottom with his other hand, pushing down his diaper and partially mooning me in the process. It was a total stereotypical construction worker/plumber moment that would have been awesome on film.
Here's a photo series of the boys playing with their box of various musical instruments.
Not quite right:
Now you've got it!
Tasty drumstick?
Almost looks like he's reading music, doesn't it?
For example, several weeks ago when I picked up the boys from daycare, my toddler had some confetti streamers stuck to the bottom of his shoes (they were inside all day because of rain, and it looked like a birthday party had exploded in their room). His brother thought this was hilarious, and started trying to grab them. This started a game of chase, with my toddler running down the sidewalk with confetti streamers flapping in the wind behind him, like tassels on bike handlebars, except on his shoes. It was a really funny moment I wish I could have captured on film.
Another time, while my husband was getting the bath ready, my toddler wandered into the kitchen (I usually prepare dinner during their baths). He only had his diaper on, and was fascinated by the fridge, which I had just opened. He held open the door with one hand, and I guess he must've been itchy, because he started scratching his bottom with his other hand, pushing down his diaper and partially mooning me in the process. It was a total stereotypical construction worker/plumber moment that would have been awesome on film.
Here's a photo series of the boys playing with their box of various musical instruments.
Not quite right:
Now you've got it!
Tasty drumstick?
Almost looks like he's reading music, doesn't it?
Watching ducks
05/18/08 14:57 Filed in: Family &
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Frustrated with grapes
05/14/08 01:11 Filed in: Family &
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Cheap thrill: Bubbles
05/13/08 04:58 Filed in: Family &
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On the last morning of our trip to Hawaii, we wanted
to take it easy with the kids, but at the same time,
let them burn some energy before boarding the plane
for the flight home. This was successfully
accomplished with some inexpensive bubble-blowing
toys we had purchased while we were there.
Despite only costing a few dollars (~$3 each), these things were pretty awesome. Sometimes it can be hard for my kids to adequately blow bubbles with those little wands than come in the bottles of soap solution. Powered with a single AA battery (included with the toy), these blowers provided plenty of energy to blow hundreds of bubbles in a fairly short period of time.
Despite only costing a few dollars (~$3 each), these things were pretty awesome. Sometimes it can be hard for my kids to adequately blow bubbles with those little wands than come in the bottles of soap solution. Powered with a single AA battery (included with the toy), these blowers provided plenty of energy to blow hundreds of bubbles in a fairly short period of time.
One year ago today (Happy Mother's Day!)
05/11/08 06:00 Filed in: Family &
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You guessed it - sofa jumping in Hawaii
05/10/08 00:42 Filed in: Family &
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We retreated to the comfort of air-conditioning (plus I think the boys were due for a nap, although I can't quite remember if that ever happened). They spent a decent amount of time leaping off the sofa while I put together a quick snack, and we were all very entertained by this particular activity.
Every time they jumped, my heart would skip a beat because they just kept getting braver and jumping higher and farther. Fortunately, they never jumped on top of each other, or at the same time. Otherwise we would have had some bumped heads for sure.
Just look at how happy they are.
Anticipating the jump:
Look at that height!
They could have done this for ho