Friday Leo boarded the bus without struggle and crying (it was the third day of school and the first no-tears morning). I think it helped that he climbed the steps of the bus all by himself, he didn’t feel rushed. Also, I tried something new-Ellie and I walked with Leo, hand-in-hand to meet the bus. They both seemed to love this.
Today we had a repeat of no tears again, though there appeared to be a bit of a struggle to get him into his car seat on the bus (he is slower than molasses and likes to do things independently but I get that the bus can’t wait for him). I’m thinking another contribution to this morning’s success was the fact that Leo was wearing a super hero cape and carrying a magic wand. Hey, whatever gets you through the day.
Ellie was not happy on Friday (plenty of tears) but this morning she didn’t cry AT ALL. I left her sitting at the tiny table, at the daycare eating her pancakes. I’ll admit, she had a look of misery on her face, but did I mention there was no crying? That has to mean something. And also? She let me put her hair in pigtails, so she might have looked miserable, but she looked adorable and miserable. The pigtail thing is BIG, folks. We’ve been talking a lot about barrettes since she’s sprouted these pretty major bangs (more like a Farrah Fawcett flip, really). I let her pick out something to put in her hair this morning and hair bands it was.
OK, lest you think this blog has turned into “How did Leo and Ellie do going to school/daycare this morning?” (cue the snores) let’s move on.
Apropos of nothing, some pictures I've wanted to post but haven't been able to fit in a post. So here goes.
Down on the farm (we took a drive towards Pennsylvania during Labor weekend). Could Leo be any happier? (you have to click to enlarge the photo, really his smile says it all). Also, this cow was so friendly, he was like a dog.
Ellie and the dahlia field (the farm had a u-pick flower section).
The kids got silly on the drive into Manhattan a few weeks ago (the two days spent at my company daycare went well, by the way). But during the the drive in, it was shoes off, splits city.
Ellie pointing out the fountain in front of the building where I work. She's fascinated by anything related to water these days.
Wearing a cape and carrying a magic wand is really nothing unusual for Leo-he loves to dress up (extra points if he makes you laugh in his get-up). Here's Leo waiting to greet a guest at home: (note the tutu-as-collar, Easter hat and maraca in hand).
Lastly, and completely off topic...I'm not crazy about the route I have to walk to get to my office every day, but the best part is unquestionably when I walk through the theater district (it's as close as I get to a Broadway show these days). I love when a new show is opening and they are busily unpacking huge boxes of equipment, lighting and sets for the new production. I can't imagine what a complicated process that must be. And also, Jude Law on Broadway as Hamlet? Hmmm.
6 comments:
I miss walking through Manhattan to work. I'd have to walk from Penn Station to the Rockefeller Center area.
YAY for no crying! that is awesome.
maybe I should start wearing a superhero cape around.
hey, barrettes: I found some for you. email me your address and I'll send them off.
So glad to hear that mornings are going better!
I love Leo's dress-up attire.
i am so going to work tomorrow in a super hero cape with a magic wand.
Yay for good mornings without tears!
The pics are great - what is it about kids & no shoes in the car? I have to plan extra time for whenever we go somewhere, to re-shoe the kids when we arrive.
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