Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Hanging Out with the Dudes at the Car Show
Gia at the car show with the Stoebner/Schryver "men." Her fave car---the Smart Car.
Gia Gia Quite Contrary
Last week and this week Gia has started demonstrating a new behavior---kicking her toys. At daycare. And at home. Rrrrr! Apparently this is to be interpreted as "testing her boundaries". Of course, I always work with her to pick them up and put them back nicely, but it's the oddest thing. She just....kicks them. No [apparent] trigger, no warning, just a good 'ol fashion drop kick. I'm seeing soccer in her future.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Water Park
Rob, Gia, and I along with my brother and his family (Renee, Conor, Parker, & Addison) hit the water park over their Spring break. We had a GREAT time!
We were pretty proud of Gia---she went down the slide, by herself, over and over and over and over, and even---face first! Not sure if she'll do this when she's three--but for a two year old, she seemed pretty brave.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Gia Playing with Daddy
Gia has way more fun playing with Daddy than with me. Pictured here, she's squirting him with a water bottle (an empty water bottle). Wait until I surprise Rob and put some water in it! Ha, ha, ha.
No Runner Up in Ethiopian Cooking Contest
Last week I was jazzed to participate in an Ethiopian cooking contest judged by none other than the head chef/owner from Queen of Sheba. Of 25 or so entries, I did not win. I "accidentally" sneaked a peak at the scorecard. Apparently my Misir Wot (lentiles), were too runny, but---delicious. I noticed the three winners all had meat as their main dish---clearly a case of vegetarian discrimination. In any case, Gia enjoyed a sampling of the various dishes (as you can tell from the picture).
Try, if you can, to find the two tiny braids I inserted in the front of her hairline. No joke--I had to use a toothpick to get them out. It will be a while before I braid again....she is really wiggly and it hurts my poor back to chase her around bent over, braiding.
The picture of her on the chair was taken when I spent 3 hours with customer service trying to figure out why my computer wasn't working. Gia sat quietly for the last half hour, watching the drama unfold. This was the climactic point where the customer service rep had me take my hard drive apart and tighten any loose wires. I'm proud to say I now know how to rip apart and put together a hard drive.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Gia Had a Great Week!
Gia had a great 2weeks (sorry, I'm getting behind in my blogging). We've had some challenges in the evenings on daycare days where she just wants to be held, doesn't want to eat, and doesn't want to play. She's starting to figure out the drill. After daycare, she gets a snack, Mommy makes dinner, Daddy talks about his day at work, we eat dinner, then play, then bathe, then books, then bed. She seems to understand the routine a little better, but by Friday (my day off), we go into the weekend routine (also known as Fun! Fun! Fun! and very little structure). Mondays are a little painful. Overall, she's picking up on the various routines, which has been good for her and us.
Some highlights of the past two weeks:
1. The Fruit Frenzy: Last week she ate 3 bananas and 2 tangerines for a snack. This continues to amaze me. And yes, she did eat lunch and dinner later.
2. Lovey-dovey Gia: She now says, "I love you", and says it frequently to both Rob and I. It's totally great, and even if it is a phase, we're suckin' it up.
3. Future Chef: She poured Hidden Valley Ranch on her Cocoa Puffs---and ate it! Don't ask how the two items ended up at the same meal.
4. She can count to ten in English, Spanish, and Amharic, with help. Still, I'm impressed.
5. She continues to call Rob by his first name, "Rob! Rob! Rob!" It's quite hilarious.
6. She's losing her baby fat, but turning into a very pretty little girl.
7. She's pretty comfortable with all members of our family, except my Dad (who she finds interesting from a distance), and my brother Jeff (who is downright scary. You'd be scared too if someone stood four feet taller than you and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Call me the King!").
8. The teacher in her daycare said she and one other little boy were the two children with the most self control. I had to blink a few times and ask, "What????? My child?????"
9. She's always the first one finished with her meal and always wants second or thirds at daycare. No surprise there.
10. She is a great little helper. She helps a set of twins get their jackets on everyday at daycare and gives them a hug before they leave. She carries laundry from one room to another. She wipes up messes on the floor. She feeds the dog. She wants to wipe my bottom when I go to the bathroom (that is where we draw the line).....She, well, you get the point. She wants to be a big girl.
The photos for this entry are of Rob and Gia in her tent. It was hard to get her to smile because I had a new flash on the camera and she was fascinated by it. The other photo is Gia and I hanging out. Look how big she's getting!
Some highlights of the past two weeks:
1. The Fruit Frenzy: Last week she ate 3 bananas and 2 tangerines for a snack. This continues to amaze me. And yes, she did eat lunch and dinner later.
2. Lovey-dovey Gia: She now says, "I love you", and says it frequently to both Rob and I. It's totally great, and even if it is a phase, we're suckin' it up.
3. Future Chef: She poured Hidden Valley Ranch on her Cocoa Puffs---and ate it! Don't ask how the two items ended up at the same meal.
4. She can count to ten in English, Spanish, and Amharic, with help. Still, I'm impressed.
5. She continues to call Rob by his first name, "Rob! Rob! Rob!" It's quite hilarious.
6. She's losing her baby fat, but turning into a very pretty little girl.
7. She's pretty comfortable with all members of our family, except my Dad (who she finds interesting from a distance), and my brother Jeff (who is downright scary. You'd be scared too if someone stood four feet taller than you and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Call me the King!").
8. The teacher in her daycare said she and one other little boy were the two children with the most self control. I had to blink a few times and ask, "What????? My child?????"
9. She's always the first one finished with her meal and always wants second or thirds at daycare. No surprise there.
10. She is a great little helper. She helps a set of twins get their jackets on everyday at daycare and gives them a hug before they leave. She carries laundry from one room to another. She wipes up messes on the floor. She feeds the dog. She wants to wipe my bottom when I go to the bathroom (that is where we draw the line).....She, well, you get the point. She wants to be a big girl.
The photos for this entry are of Rob and Gia in her tent. It was hard to get her to smile because I had a new flash on the camera and she was fascinated by it. The other photo is Gia and I hanging out. Look how big she's getting!
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