Categories July 2007

Mommy on a Trip

I just got back from an overnight trip to Detroit and Boston. A few funny things in connection with the trip: 1. I told the girls on Tuesday that I would be gone on Wednesday night and that I was…

Categories July 2007

Bumper Cars

Tonight we were watching Kidsongs and saw some kids in bumper cars. M and A asked what they were, and I explained that they are cars that big kids go in that go BUMP very hard. M said that she…

Categories July 2007

Friday’s Camp Reports

Here are the Nachas Notes for today: A: "A enjoyed painting walls this week in our art class.  On Wednesday, during the magic show she always had a big smile and lots of giggles." M: "M enjoyed a lot melting…

Categories July 2007

M&A Are Still Single

Tonight, M&A commented to me that they are not married yet. This has been a theme that has come up several times over the last few months. I confirmed that yes, they are not married yet. I then asked them…

Categories July 2007

Bump in the Night

A fell out of her bed last night! I guess I spoke too soon about the transition to toddler beds going so smoothly. At 4 AM, we heard a thud and then A crying. When I walked in, she was…

Categories July 2007

M’s Negotiation Skills

Here is a conversation that took place at dinner last night: Scene: We’re trying to get M to eat more of her dinner (pizza and pasta) at a restaurant. Us: "M, please eat more of your pizza." M: "But I’m…

Categories July 2007

Big Girl Beds

Big day here – M&A graduated to toddler beds, aka "big girl beds" or "tobbler beds." Here are two short videos of M&A waxing philosophic about their cribs: And here are the new beds: M&A are napping peacefully right now.…