Our Valentine's themed engagement party for Margeaux and Ryan is officially in the books! We had about 35 people over Saturday around happy hour time to celebrate. I was very pleased with how it all went. Everyone mingled; there was a healthy roar of conversation; the "love notes" to the couple to be opened on their first wedding anniversary (thanks for the idea Jane!) were a hit; I acquired as much wine as I purchased and the house was empty and clean before 8p!
Nancy took a great pic of Ross, Cade and me and as soon as I get it off my phone and onto Flickr I'll share it. In the meantime, enjoy this look at the happy couple!
Feb 9, 2014
Feb 7, 2014
WBC
WBC has a new meaning - Walking Baby Cade!
This afternoon while Cade and I were home on an "ice day" we had our neighbors Jenny and Holden over for a playdate. Gotta keep these crazy babies entertained while it is too cold to go anywhere.
And during this playdate, Cade took two steps!
He just stood up and took two steps toward me! What a champ!
There have been no step sightings since then. But ya know, those two probably wore him out. Rumor has it there will be more steps in his future.
Ross actually claims to have seen Cade's first steps a couple weeks ago but I declared it a farce. Either way, now that we have both seen baby steps, we can confidently call him the Walking Baby Cade.
Pre-walking practice by climbing his hippo chair.
This afternoon while Cade and I were home on an "ice day" we had our neighbors Jenny and Holden over for a playdate. Gotta keep these crazy babies entertained while it is too cold to go anywhere.
And during this playdate, Cade took two steps!
He just stood up and took two steps toward me! What a champ!
There have been no step sightings since then. But ya know, those two probably wore him out. Rumor has it there will be more steps in his future.
Ross actually claims to have seen Cade's first steps a couple weeks ago but I declared it a farce. Either way, now that we have both seen baby steps, we can confidently call him the Walking Baby Cade.
Pre-walking practice by climbing his hippo chair.
Feb 4, 2014
The Life of Cade
What does the life of an almost 11-month old Cade look like?
Well first, there is some blended learning...that is watching a bit of the Very Hungry Caterpillar cartoon and reading the book before nap time.
There are pretty messy meals (self-feeding ain't easy y'all) that now require a bib with a catcher.
Well first, there is some blended learning...that is watching a bit of the Very Hungry Caterpillar cartoon and reading the book before nap time.
There are pretty messy meals (self-feeding ain't easy y'all) that now require a bib with a catcher.
Feb 2, 2014
We went, we looked, we're enrolling
On Friday morning, Ross, Cade and I visited Sunrise Montessori School. We met with the director, Lauren, and toured the facility. We learned about the kids' schedule, curriculum, eating/napping arrangements, parent-teacher communication and more.
Their class for teeny tiny guys, known as Sweet Peas, starts at 12 months old and walking. There is a 5:1 kid:teacher ratio for that classroom and the kids range from 12-20ish months. Every day they send home a daily report (eating, diapers, naps, etc) and every week there is a curriculum report. Mornings are work time with curriculum, then lunch, then nap and then free play time. There is outside play time in the morning and afternoon.
We asked a bunch of questions, checked everything out and when we piled into the car to go home, chatted about it more. After our in person visit and extensive online stalking, we've decided it is a go!
I'm filling out the admission form and will send it in this week. Cade will start Montessori school in August!
We've been really happy and lucky to have Erin watch him since I went back to work this summer. And I am very happy she will be watching him until he starts school. I think new school year will be the perfect time for him (and us) to take the leap.
Now - should he have a hungry caterpillar lunch box or Curious George? Oh the decisions!
Their class for teeny tiny guys, known as Sweet Peas, starts at 12 months old and walking. There is a 5:1 kid:teacher ratio for that classroom and the kids range from 12-20ish months. Every day they send home a daily report (eating, diapers, naps, etc) and every week there is a curriculum report. Mornings are work time with curriculum, then lunch, then nap and then free play time. There is outside play time in the morning and afternoon.
We asked a bunch of questions, checked everything out and when we piled into the car to go home, chatted about it more. After our in person visit and extensive online stalking, we've decided it is a go!
I'm filling out the admission form and will send it in this week. Cade will start Montessori school in August!
We've been really happy and lucky to have Erin watch him since I went back to work this summer. And I am very happy she will be watching him until he starts school. I think new school year will be the perfect time for him (and us) to take the leap.
Now - should he have a hungry caterpillar lunch box or Curious George? Oh the decisions!
Jan 24, 2014
Jan 21, 2014
Californ-I-A
The Baby Cade and I survived our first plane trip and vacation! We spent three nights in the San Diego area with my brother Kevin and his wife Carly.
I'm officially brain-dead from travel (and because the crazy baby wanted to sleep in bed with me every night except that meant that "sleep" only applied to him; I was awake all night trying to make sure he didn't roll outta bed) so you'll have to stay tuned for more pics and stories.
For now though, enjoy this gem of Kevin and Cade playing peekaboo during Cade's first vineyard trip.
PS The Deltas and I decided that "first vineyard" is a thing, just like first step or first word.
I'm officially brain-dead from travel (and because the crazy baby wanted to sleep in bed with me every night except that meant that "sleep" only applied to him; I was awake all night trying to make sure he didn't roll outta bed) so you'll have to stay tuned for more pics and stories.
For now though, enjoy this gem of Kevin and Cade playing peekaboo during Cade's first vineyard trip.
PS The Deltas and I decided that "first vineyard" is a thing, just like first step or first word.
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