Today we had a wonderful Harvest Party.
It started with a trip to the doctor - throat swab not that exciting. Okay, so maybe we can't say the party started there.
So then after, because we were in that neck of the dark and spooky woods, we went to breakfast at our fave spot, the Green Bean. Yummy. No there weren't pumpkin pancakes or anything, but if you're going to be partying all day, you have to make sure you're well fed and ready.
We had to swing by Whole Foods on the way home to pick up the food Papa bought but left there last night...
But then we decorated pumpkin cupcakes that Mama and I made the other day. Mama put the icing on top, and then we all took turns sprinkling four types of sprinkles all over them!
By chance, Neva and Grafton called as we were finishing up (and despairing over what to eat for lunch) - they invited us out to Barstow's. So our scary lunch dilemma was solved! Phew...
Then we had nap. Then we watched Backyardigans - which always ends with snack, which means...
Then we had pumpkin cupcakes for snacks! Yummo!
Then we dropped a few of those off for Grafton, Neva, and Andrew on our way to the pumpkin patch at McCray's Farm. We got on the trailer and the tractor pulled us up the hill and into the heart of the farm that was an expansive array of pumpkins and more pumpkins. And some corn. It was gorgeous. The tractor stopped and we schlopped through a muddy field to pick out our celebratory pumpkins for this year. Long necks was the agreed upon requirement. I found some smaller ones that weren't to heavy for me to hoist about, and Mama and Papa found some smaller ones too. We put those on the tractor and went out for a big one. It's big and bumpy with green leaking town from the stem like hair - it's going to be a great jack o'lantern in a couple weeks.
We came home and Mama started making dinner (beef stroganoff) while Papa and I brought in the trash cans and got out of our muddy clothes and played Legos. Then we had dinner, finished playing Legos and put them away, and then we sat and watched some Halloween cartoons as a family.
Now it's time for bed so I have to go. But what a wonderful Harvest Party day today!
Special thanks to Mama who planned the planned festivities. Special thanks to the Great Pumpkin for how it all came together for a great fall day.
Oh yeah, and the leaves are BEAUTIFUL right now. Mama says we live in a Norman Rockwell painting.
Love you!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
the Bucket List
Ever since August has been able to communicate with us he has been sharing things that he would like to do. He speaks of them in the future like, "One day I ride a horse Mama, Mama and August ride a horse together one day"
So we have begun to compile his bucket list. He was able to cross several off the list during our trip to the beach last month.
So we have begun to compile his bucket list. He was able to cross several off the list during our trip to the beach last month.
- Ride a horse
Ride on a boat(08-30-2012)Go to the beach(08-2012)Fly on a plane(03-05-2010)Ride on the Train(05-23-2013)- Own a real dog
Ride a bicycle(04-10-2013)- Drive a car
- Go to the moon
- Go skiing
Ride a sled(12-31-2012)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Big Times in August
Big things are happening this month.
First. August was invited to a sleep over at his cousin Grafton's house. From what we hear at this end it went splendidly. (Check with Grafton for further details). August came back a changed boy. No more wet underwear for this one. He has taken to the potty with a renewed vigor. We have not changed a poopy diaper since, AND he has been waking up dry and heading straight to the potty to keep his underwear dry. At this point for our personal sanity he is still wearing pull ups under the underwear but he doesn't seem to notice or care.
Also Mama had the umbilical hernia fixed and is only back up to 75%. A huge improvement from 50% yesterday. August is responding nicely and being very gentle. He is all boy and likes to inspect the big boo-boo with regularity. Mama is not allowed to drive for two weeks so the influx of Grandparents in the next few days will provide a source of entertainment and wheels for our little man.
Baba & Grandpa will be here on Tuesday and Nena & Henry will be here on Friday. Lots of Family to show around.
He can hardly wait.
First. August was invited to a sleep over at his cousin Grafton's house. From what we hear at this end it went splendidly. (Check with Grafton for further details). August came back a changed boy. No more wet underwear for this one. He has taken to the potty with a renewed vigor. We have not changed a poopy diaper since, AND he has been waking up dry and heading straight to the potty to keep his underwear dry. At this point for our personal sanity he is still wearing pull ups under the underwear but he doesn't seem to notice or care.
Also Mama had the umbilical hernia fixed and is only back up to 75%. A huge improvement from 50% yesterday. August is responding nicely and being very gentle. He is all boy and likes to inspect the big boo-boo with regularity. Mama is not allowed to drive for two weeks so the influx of Grandparents in the next few days will provide a source of entertainment and wheels for our little man.
Baba & Grandpa will be here on Tuesday and Nena & Henry will be here on Friday. Lots of Family to show around.
He can hardly wait.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Summer in the Western Mass
Well it is summer here in the Pioneer Valley. That means hot days, cool nights, and lots of farm activities.
McCray's is still a family favorite. August loves to feed the animals and drive the tractor. Baby ducks, randy peacocks, classic cars, and who can resist ice cream.
August and I also went strawberry picking with our friends Anneka, Vedrana, Katja (18 mo), Sabina and James in Brattleboro last Sunday. He loved it. In fact he ate so many strawberries that his hands were stained for days.
Then on Tuesday we joined our Friends from work Gabe K. and Baby Gabe (age 3), Danny and Arden (age 3), Sara and her 2 year old. For berry picking and ice cream making. Sara's family owns 16 acres in Hadley with lots of blueberries and raspberries. Lets just say that with 4 boys, lots of dirt, toy tractors, running chickens, and ice cream that serious fun was had by all.
Then Thursday afternoon, August and I went to collect Aunt Neva's farm share. We collected greens, scapes, squash and salad mix. Then we went and looked for strawberries...they were few and far between so we caved and went to pick sugar snap peas instead. We gathered a quart of the green sugary treats. These were all consumed later that evening due to a bus riding snafu. Yum!
Feeling the love of the season and enjoying our move.
McCray's is still a family favorite. August loves to feed the animals and drive the tractor. Baby ducks, randy peacocks, classic cars, and who can resist ice cream.
August and I also went strawberry picking with our friends Anneka, Vedrana, Katja (18 mo), Sabina and James in Brattleboro last Sunday. He loved it. In fact he ate so many strawberries that his hands were stained for days.
Then on Tuesday we joined our Friends from work Gabe K. and Baby Gabe (age 3), Danny and Arden (age 3), Sara and her 2 year old. For berry picking and ice cream making. Sara's family owns 16 acres in Hadley with lots of blueberries and raspberries. Lets just say that with 4 boys, lots of dirt, toy tractors, running chickens, and ice cream that serious fun was had by all.
Then Thursday afternoon, August and I went to collect Aunt Neva's farm share. We collected greens, scapes, squash and salad mix. Then we went and looked for strawberries...they were few and far between so we caved and went to pick sugar snap peas instead. We gathered a quart of the green sugary treats. These were all consumed later that evening due to a bus riding snafu. Yum!
Feeling the love of the season and enjoying our move.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The motivation....
It appears that we have stumbled across August's motivation for potty training. It seems to be a three part motivation:
1. A proper taunting from an older and respected cousin.
2. The promise of no more diapers. (There was a slight misunderstanding on this front. After one successful potty trip he was enraged to be once again forced to wear a diaper. So now he knows that we must have 2 accident free weeks for us to put away the pull ups.)
3. Nudity. After a few minutes of nudity after another successful visit prompted 10+ visits in following two to three hours. most of which were successful.
So now that the motivation is known maybe the potty training will begin in earnest.
1. A proper taunting from an older and respected cousin.
2. The promise of no more diapers. (There was a slight misunderstanding on this front. After one successful potty trip he was enraged to be once again forced to wear a diaper. So now he knows that we must have 2 accident free weeks for us to put away the pull ups.)
3. Nudity. After a few minutes of nudity after another successful visit prompted 10+ visits in following two to three hours. most of which were successful.
So now that the motivation is known maybe the potty training will begin in earnest.
Current S. Hadley Favorite....
August has begun to settle in here in South Hadley. He enjoys being out side, adores his cousin, he is the apple of his aunties eyes. However his most favorite thrill is McCrays. He loves the animals. He told me that we would get 3 cones for a dollar to feed the animals. August and the animals love the feeding process. All the nuzzling and lip smacking on his hands make him super giggly.
Once you factor in the ice cream, put-put golf (yet to be enjoyed by the little man), and classic car Monday's. McCray's is his favorite place in South Hadley.
Once you factor in the ice cream, put-put golf (yet to be enjoyed by the little man), and classic car Monday's. McCray's is his favorite place in South Hadley.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
"I hurt myself" & other gems
Since August has turned a seasoned 2.25 yr old he has been sharing many more of his independent thoughts with us. Here is a list of some of my recent favorites.
While snuggling up with me on the floor cushion he sighed and said, "I miss booby"
After any of his numerous incidences " Ouch! I hurt my self"
"No Papa" "Too Bad" When asked to put his shoes on.
"No poopy just toots!" (I think the context of this one is obvious)
"I want Mango"
"Papa has a penis. August has a penis too."
"August has a Penis. Mama where's your penis?"
While snuggling up with me on the floor cushion he sighed and said, "I miss booby"
After any of his numerous incidences " Ouch! I hurt my self"
"No Papa" "Too Bad" When asked to put his shoes on.
"No poopy just toots!" (I think the context of this one is obvious)
"I want Mango"
"Papa has a penis. August has a penis too."
"August has a Penis. Mama where's your penis?"
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