A Few Things

Another busy, hot week.

We had a little family birthday celebration on Monday night, which was Ellie’s actual birthday. Luckily at age three, pink M&M’s on a homemade cake are impressive (at least they were judging by the look on this little girl’s face).

And in a stunning new development, it’s become clear that Leo is a bit of a frosting junkie. He would not stop sneaking samples. Here's a shot of the offender caught, mid-lick.


At the last minute I worried Ellie didn’t have enough presents (I know. I'm a nut. I said it so you don't have to) so I made a hurried stop off at the Toys "R" Us in Times Square on my way home from work (not recommended). It ended up being worth the aggravation because she loved these. So much so that we moved her play kitchen from the basement to the living room (we normally only use the basement playroom on weekends). She comes up with wild concoctions: carrots with coffee, hot dogs and peas, asking me, “Mommy, do you want to see this? Do you want to see this?”

It’s also just been one of those weeks where the house is a wreck. Every morning I look around and vow to come home and attack one of my many clutter/cleaning projects and every night I come home hot, sweaty (did I mention hot?), tired and stunningly unmotivated.

Oh and also, I keep meaning to mention this here, something I’ve noticed Leo doing for a while now. He’s started repeating language. For example, Erin was on the phone this morning with someone from work and Leo was sitting next to her, quietly repeating everything she said. He does it in a very low, hushed voice, so it’s not annoying or disruptive. It’s almost like he’s taking notes, practicing his words or something. I keep meaning to mention it to his teacher but haven’t. He also does it when we’re reading (that is, when he lets me read to him). He’s still big on doing most of the reading to us, whenever possible.

Oh and also, T.G.I. (almost) F.