Ce vs. Vacation (Part 2)
The fire dancing still continues at home, a sure sign that this vacation had some impact on Ce. A final set of pics from the vacation.
Ce vs. Vacation (part 1)
The pictures really do say it all. We had a blast and enough rum to wash away any memory of toddler plane antics.
Fire Dancer
Now that we’ve reintegrated into reality and caught up on work, you can expect a lot more vacation photos and videos soon, but here is a little video that captures the mood pretty well. A sunset like that will quickly make you forget a long flight in coach with a toddler.
This was taken at dinner one night when Ce was antsy. Not unusual. Sitting still for toddlers isn’t a normal trait, right? What was a bit unusual was Ce getting up and dancing in front of many, many people. Let’s just say she typically takes after her Dad and is a bit more reserved in public (we don’t know about her air guitar or how she acts at weddings yet). You’ll notice she sort of stops and stares when people try to interact with her almost as if they popped the invisible, isolation bubble she believes she’s in.
The whole show lasted a solid twenty minutes and received rave reviews from other diners. So much so that the following night, in an entirely different town, two people approached us at dinner and said how much they like the show previous night.
Ce vs. Daily Life
You’ll hear no complaints from us about this winter, but I’ve also learned 4 inches of snow or 4 feet, it makes little difference for parents. It’s the cold that traps us inside with our little terrors. I can’t wait until it’s warm enough that we can run her around the field till she drops. We’re running low on diversions. We’re now on first name basis with many Target employees (across multiple stores) as we roam the aisles like nomads, following along in Ce’s wake as she busts up and down every aisle filling her cart. Whatever works, but I’m tired of restocking shelves.
Swim Lessons
In preparation for our vacation this year, we thought getting Ce used to the water would be a good idea. After a rocky start, she’s really enjoyed the Wednesday morning routine with her ‘buddy’ Jackson. Mama has enjoyed the one thing a week guaranteed to wipe her out enough not to fight the afternoon nap. That fact alone is worth the lesson cost and definitely worth continuing till the spring thaw.
Christmas in January, Part 2
Answers to commonly asked Christmas questions this year:
- No she didn’t cry, but she didn’t sit on his lap either. Healthy fear of strangers.
- A big girl stroller for her babies, a digital camera, blocks and arts and craft supplies.
- Not really, maybe next year.
- Same dress as last year.
- Seeing baby Rachel
