Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I Guarantee You...
...that if you dress your infant daughter in any color other than pink, people will be sure to tell you how cute "he" is.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Apple Bottom Jeans...
She's just too stylish for words...
And don't you think that these next three shots really make it seem like Casey truly is dancing at the club?? (...shorty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low...)
And don't you think that these next three shots really make it seem like Casey truly is dancing at the club?? (...shorty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low...)
The Stupid Voice in the Background...
Yeah, so here are some recent home videos... with the world's STUPIDEST Mommy-voice in the background. (I therefore apologize - but the baby is cute enough to make up for it, I hope!)
September 21st - Making her new funny face and saying lots of "da-da-da"s:
September 28th - Casey's version of clapping, which is her newest trick:
Casey has become a little bit of a mime lately. She can't fully copy our actions, but she knows how to wave hello and good-bye, sticks out her tongue when we do so, tries a silly clap as evidenced above, and has a LOT to say, even if only she knows what it means!
In other news, I have LOVED making baby foods. It's not necessarily that I don't trust Gerber and the like, but I feel like I can do better and healthier (at least, I hope I am!). I love that up until she hit solids, Casey Sue was an exclusively breastfed baby. And now I can continue with a feeling of wholesomeness, homey-ness, and nurturing in picking fresh, local fruits and veggies and making them into purees that my baby enjoys. I've never been a big health-food nut myself, but I've got to admit, these look and taste (yes, I have tasted most!) delish. Tonight, however, presented a whole new ballgame when I pureed organic chicken, potato, sweet potato, and onion together. Ahhhhh, nothing like liquid meat to make you rethink what you want for dinner...
September 21st - Making her new funny face and saying lots of "da-da-da"s:
September 28th - Casey's version of clapping, which is her newest trick:
Casey has become a little bit of a mime lately. She can't fully copy our actions, but she knows how to wave hello and good-bye, sticks out her tongue when we do so, tries a silly clap as evidenced above, and has a LOT to say, even if only she knows what it means!
In other news, I have LOVED making baby foods. It's not necessarily that I don't trust Gerber and the like, but I feel like I can do better and healthier (at least, I hope I am!). I love that up until she hit solids, Casey Sue was an exclusively breastfed baby. And now I can continue with a feeling of wholesomeness, homey-ness, and nurturing in picking fresh, local fruits and veggies and making them into purees that my baby enjoys. I've never been a big health-food nut myself, but I've got to admit, these look and taste (yes, I have tasted most!) delish. Tonight, however, presented a whole new ballgame when I pureed organic chicken, potato, sweet potato, and onion together. Ahhhhh, nothing like liquid meat to make you rethink what you want for dinner...
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Just For Today...
We've been keeping super busy here in Philly (what else is new?), so I'll just fill you in on today (yesterday, by the time I've actually posted this).
When I woke up today, I thought we might be able to go apple-picking after Mass.
What I didn't expect was that the orchard would be so quaint and have hayrides!
I didn't think that available for picking were so much more than apples! We had the option of choosing our own grapes, peaches, pears, veggies, pumpkins and more.
I didn't know that it'd be a perfect day for making delicious baby foods. This time, I cooked parsnips, butternut squash, acorn squash (both plain and with apples and cinnamon), and zucchini for Casey. The last baby food of the day, warm applesauce, was ready for her at just the same time we realized that she's now learning how to have more solid 'movements.' She grunted and turned red and didn't appear to like this new 'development,' so we're grateful that she's enjoying said apples (which should improve the situation).
I didn't anticipate our washing machine would make an ominous shudder before filling the basement with a haze and nasty smell. I didn't understand what the odor was, but felt it might be gas. I didn't comprehend that when my husband answered "yes" to "Ohmigod, do you think we should call someone??" he guessed we'd talk to a knowledgeable coworker or dad later... not that I'd dial 9-1-1 and bring firefighters to the house for what was probably a burned rubber belt in the machine. I thought it was gas, okay??? (Reason #501 to live near family!)
I didn't imagine that the quiet moments and chaotic ones would make it such a busy day that Tee Jay and I wouldn't get to eat dinner until after Casey was already in bed... and that we'd go to sleep exhausted, yet so incredibly fulfilled.
When I woke up today, I thought we might be able to go apple-picking after Mass.
What I didn't expect was that the orchard would be so quaint and have hayrides!
I didn't think that available for picking were so much more than apples! We had the option of choosing our own grapes, peaches, pears, veggies, pumpkins and more.
I didn't know that it'd be a perfect day for making delicious baby foods. This time, I cooked parsnips, butternut squash, acorn squash (both plain and with apples and cinnamon), and zucchini for Casey. The last baby food of the day, warm applesauce, was ready for her at just the same time we realized that she's now learning how to have more solid 'movements.' She grunted and turned red and didn't appear to like this new 'development,' so we're grateful that she's enjoying said apples (which should improve the situation).
I didn't anticipate our washing machine would make an ominous shudder before filling the basement with a haze and nasty smell. I didn't understand what the odor was, but felt it might be gas. I didn't comprehend that when my husband answered "yes" to "Ohmigod, do you think we should call someone??" he guessed we'd talk to a knowledgeable coworker or dad later... not that I'd dial 9-1-1 and bring firefighters to the house for what was probably a burned rubber belt in the machine. I thought it was gas, okay??? (Reason #501 to live near family!)
I didn't imagine that the quiet moments and chaotic ones would make it such a busy day that Tee Jay and I wouldn't get to eat dinner until after Casey was already in bed... and that we'd go to sleep exhausted, yet so incredibly fulfilled.
Seven Months Old...
...by the way, seven months brings us a baby who doesn't sit still very well for a "formal" picture in the glider.
We tried over and over again, but she had other ideas. Does she always want to?:
A) Lean all the way forward?
B) Grab her toes?
C) Slouch backwards?
or D) All of the above?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Plan C...
Our little family of three made a pact to don pink tomorrow in support of Tee Jay, who has been geared up to receive his first-ever "pink slip." Casey and I were even going to treat Teej to a meal at Outback Steakhouse after the eventful workday.
But as you may be able to tell from those first two lines, our plans aren't happening anymore - because the layoff isn't coming! (Can I get a "yahoo," please??)
Basically, Philadelphia is in a terrible financial crisis (who isn't?) and our Mayor proposed a doomsday budget called Plan C in which all libraries, rec facilities, and parks would be closed and 800 police officers would lose their jobs - it was to be a loss of approximately 3,000 Philly employees, Tee Jay included.
Along the way, we've been a bit angry about the situation and Mayor Nutter's (now, there's a name...) handling -or mishandling- of it. But we've done our best, and succeeded, at not being too nervous about our future. There wasn't a lot we could do about a possible layoff until it arrived. And worry wouldn't help much except to cause belly- and headaches.
Based upon news reports and a letter from the Mayor, we were 99% sure that the notices would be delivered tomorrow, but were also assured there was a chance that the Senate might be able to pass a bailout budget sometime between September 18th and the employees' final work day of October 2nd.
That possible bailout surprisingly arrived today!
We are, of course, happy about the news. And now the only Plan C in our lives can go back to being Casey... who'll probably still decide to wear pink tomorrow.
(Yea! for her Daddy!!)
But as you may be able to tell from those first two lines, our plans aren't happening anymore - because the layoff isn't coming! (Can I get a "yahoo," please??)
Basically, Philadelphia is in a terrible financial crisis (who isn't?) and our Mayor proposed a doomsday budget called Plan C in which all libraries, rec facilities, and parks would be closed and 800 police officers would lose their jobs - it was to be a loss of approximately 3,000 Philly employees, Tee Jay included.
Along the way, we've been a bit angry about the situation and Mayor Nutter's (now, there's a name...) handling -or mishandling- of it. But we've done our best, and succeeded, at not being too nervous about our future. There wasn't a lot we could do about a possible layoff until it arrived. And worry wouldn't help much except to cause belly- and headaches.
Based upon news reports and a letter from the Mayor, we were 99% sure that the notices would be delivered tomorrow, but were also assured there was a chance that the Senate might be able to pass a bailout budget sometime between September 18th and the employees' final work day of October 2nd.
That possible bailout surprisingly arrived today!
We are, of course, happy about the news. And now the only Plan C in our lives can go back to being Casey... who'll probably still decide to wear pink tomorrow.
(Yea! for her Daddy!!)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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