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I sound like a broken record, but I've been so awful about coming here to update. Something about uploading pictures onto my computer and then incorporating them into a blog entry (let alone writing that entry) just seems so tedious. Sorry. I've really been wanting to update but have been too lazy to put it all together. I have the day off today, so here I am and I am determined to get back into this! Whoever is reading this probably doesn't believe I'll be back, but I'm trying!
Things have been getting crazy around here again, especially since I have begun to train for my new J-O-B. I think it smartest not to divulge too much about work here, but I will say that I've had a blast so far and if it is any indication of how work will be on a regular basis, then I am absolutely thrilled. I've met a lot of great people so far and I am excited to have some adult social interaction beyond home and family & friend life.
Since the weather has been so nice this month, Dave and I have been trying to get BB outside as much as possible, and we try to do it when all three of us are together (it gets difficult with his work, my work, daycare, being tired, etc.). This past weekend, we went into the city and spent time in the Public Garden, strolling around Beacon Hill, and checking out the India Day celebration going on at the Esplanade.
BB snacking on grapes and Goldfish. 
Dave brought his WSJ.
BB had a lot of fun pushing her stroller around the green.
Watching the ducks, geese, and swan boat.
BB + a scenic view of the Charles on the Esplanade.
The India Day celebrations were neat. There was also a lot of food and we had some tasty vegetarian samosa and an even better mango lassi (it was like drinking a mango). We spent the day just walking around the city that day. Basically, it was Dave and me asking each other which street we wanted to turn on next and we just went wherever. I had never walked to the top of Beacon Hill before (posh) and I realized there is still a lot of Boston I still have not seen despite living there for a few years. I think I restrict myself to Back Bay too much.
Tuesday, I had to run an errand in Newton and I had BB with me. On the way back home we stopped at a playground in Wellesley so BB could play and have some fresh air. I wish I had some friends who had babies too, because something like this is perfect for groups -- so the kids have other to play with and the moms can sit and chat. Still, we did manage to have fun, just the two of us.
BB is all about throwing balls these days. Today, she just started jumping, too!
Had to bring her snack with her.
Screaming with excitement.
Modeling in the sandbox. Actually, there was a boy a little older than BB sitting right next to her who was making her laugh just by yelling "DIG!" He thought he was so cool, making her laugh.
BB enjoyed shoveling mounds of sand and then "gifting" it into my hands, followed by a xie xie (thank you in Mandarin) each time.
So, hopefully not jinxing myself, I must say that I've been very happy lately. I'm so enjoying BB and all the changes she's going through. She's learning to talk now and it is the most amazing thing. As I said before, she started jumping today and it is so funny because she barely gets off the ground but it so proud of herself. Whenever I ask her for a kiss, she leans in and plants one on me. It is the best.
I'm going to go for now, but I will try to be back soon. I've been taking more pictures (check flickr for more). *** JUST NOW: My computer shut down on me! I thought it could have crashed because the screen pixels just went nuts, but phew, everything is still here and THANK GOD FOR AUTOSAVE!*** Also, BB just spilled vanilla soymilk onto my keyboard...I need a new computer. Time to go now. That's enough excitement for one entry.
Dave's mother offered to watch BB for a few hours so I could get out of the house alone for some free time. I was very thankful and took her up on the offer. She asked if I would exchange (or return) a skirt that didn't fit her, but she didn't have the receipt. I figured I'd bring it to the store and see what I could do. I was also planning to run over to Babies R Us to pick up some Christmas presents for BB. The thought of a baby + stroller + holiday crowds just gives me a major headache. The earlier I can get this all done, the better for all of us.
I had to park across the way from the mall at The Container Store. The mall was SO busy. I browsed The Container Store first and they had so many cute things! Every time I go there, I have to make sure I keep my mouth shut so I don't drool all over the place. It's one of my favorite places. When I move to a house someday, I will go crazy in that store.
To keep a long story short (I think), I got absolutely nothing done. The woman who was "helping" me at Lord & Taylor was a total snob and took up all my time. Because I didn't have a receipt and the original bag she suggested it was possible I just grabbed the skirt and said I bought it. She made me feel like I was actually guilty, and that really peeved me. I should have reported her, but it wasn't worth my time. This has never happened to me before. I walk into Banana Republic and J.Crew all the time to return things without receipts and original bags and have no problems at all. Maybe that's why I don't shop at department stores.
I made chicken and rice porridge for BB's dinner. I mixed it with some carrots so it wouldn't be so sticky. I think there was too much texture, because she had an accident. First, cough, cough, cough, so I patted her on the back firmly. Next thing I know, porridge projectile is flying towards my face. Yes, my face. I smell sour. Boo...
I realized we need to start thinking about a tree, ornaments, stockings, etc. AHHH. Too much to think about. I need to make a list of holiday "things to do."
I really like these little silver frame ornaments from Pottery Barn Kids. They also have this cute Santa hat that you can personalize with your child's name. So cute!
Oh, crapola. That reminds me that I have to take some decent pictures of BB if I want to do a holiday card. That needs to be near the top of the list. I wish someone could just do all this for me...or watch the baby so I can do it without DISTRACTIONS.
Blahhhh! Now I'm too tired to think about anything at all. Going. To. Bed. NOW.
Yes, that's right! In August, I bought a KozyPal shopping cart cover from Melissa. I waited a long while (a month and a half!) to get it, but it was totally worth it. I was able to choose the fabric myself and the batting inside the cover is nice and cushy. On Halloween I took a picture of BB in it when we went to Whole Foods. I submitted that picture to KozyPal's monthly contest and now we've won a $20 gift certificate and the honor of having BB's picture on the homepage! That's my baby!
I was reading someone's blog about babies and accidents (meaning poop accidents). She described a situation as a "where do I begin" accident. We've had a few of those instances here in the past couple days. The other night, I took BB out of her highchair to find a huge lump of #2 clinging to the inside of her pants. I had just given her a bath. Dave had to help me as I undressed her bottom half in the bathtub and then washed it. Just an hour ago, I pulled BB out of her carseat when we got back home. I'm wondering why she was sweating so much because her back was soaked. It was soaked, alright...with #2...and Dave wasn't around this time to give me a hand.
I seriously think that handling these predicaments become a well-developed skill. How do you pull the onesie off without smearing anything on the baby's face? Do you take the shirt off first? Or the diaper? I also forgot to mention washing the #2 off of the garment by hand before you put it in the laundry. Motherhood should be featured on that show, Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel.
No pictures today. I've tried to take some, but none are worthy of posting since the sun has been absent the past few days. The package we received in the mail yesterday was an early Christmas gift for BB: this cute onesie from Dave's friend Jillian in California.
Thanks so much, Jillian, although we have never met. It was very thoughtful of you!
Dave and I had an early dinner (with BB in tow) at this little yakitori (Japanese BBQ) place in Brighton. I tried chicken hearts for the first time. They were chewy, but good. They didn't have a single highchair. That is just so strange to me. Not even one?! Since Dave has the longer arms, he held BB most of the time (while she tried to swat at everything on the table).
Anyway, I have to go and feed BB her dinner. Later, Grey's and the BABA WAWA (if you didn't get that, see previous post) blooper special will be on. Ta ta for now!
Dave brought his WSJ.
BB had a lot of fun pushing her stroller around the green.
Watching the ducks, geese, and swan boat.
BB + a scenic view of the Charles on the Esplanade.
The India Day celebrations were neat. There was also a lot of food and we had some tasty vegetarian samosa and an even better mango lassi (it was like drinking a mango). We spent the day just walking around the city that day. Basically, it was Dave and me asking each other which street we wanted to turn on next and we just went wherever. I had never walked to the top of Beacon Hill before (posh) and I realized there is still a lot of Boston I still have not seen despite living there for a few years. I think I restrict myself to Back Bay too much.
BB is all about throwing balls these days. Today, she just started jumping, too!
Had to bring her snack with her.
Screaming with excitement.
Modeling in the sandbox. Actually, there was a boy a little older than BB sitting right next to her who was making her laugh just by yelling "DIG!" He thought he was so cool, making her laugh.
BB enjoyed shoveling mounds of sand and then "gifting" it into my hands, followed by a xie xie (thank you in Mandarin) each time.
So, hopefully not jinxing myself, I must say that I've been very happy lately. I'm so enjoying BB and all the changes she's going through. She's learning to talk now and it is the most amazing thing. As I said before, she started jumping today and it is so funny because she barely gets off the ground but it so proud of herself. Whenever I ask her for a kiss, she leans in and plants one on me. It is the best.
