Sabrina's first grocery list

I dictated and she wrote it all down. She figured out to make smaller letters so blueberries fit in 1 line, unlike strawberries. We also had some misfires writing backwards Zs. But figured it out after a bit.

Samuel has done really well the last couple of days. Homemade (cheap) potty chart and he puts the stickers wherever he wants!

She's 2nd from the left, in case you can't tell. ;) corrected! (Was 2nd from right-oops!)

Sabrina Performs!!

Father's Day Weekend was all about Sabrina's first dance recital practice Saturday, and recital today.  She did really well, and we were so proud.  It was so much fun to see her and the other wonderful little girls show off their moves on the stage.  Most of all, she seemed to really loved performing.  Here are some snaps of her after. The girls wear their daddy's shirts as coverups when they aren't dancing..

6 MO Robert Moglia visits

We were so delighted to have baby Robert, Mag, Sally and Dorothy over for dinner on Wednesday night.  Bertie had OAL events to attend, so she sent her delegation.  Robert was super cuddly, and happy.  He never cried, and only fussed when we attempted to put him in a stroller during dinner.  He preferred sitting closer to the action, in my lap.  I was happy to oblige.  Before dinner, we took a walk around our lawn, and after dinner we played on the quilt after dinner.  Sabrina and Samuel brought him some of their toys to play with, but I promised I'd locate some more going to be 1 YO toys for his next visit.

Here's some highlights (you can click on the pics for larger versions)...

I told Sabrina and Samuel that Robert would come back soon with Bertie to visit.  They could have been more enthusiastic...

We can't wait for Summer 2013, Moglia visit #2!!!

P.S. Robert has the most perfect hair you've ever seen.  It's so soft, and even, and has a cute natural little man style.  Amazing. :)

xoxo,
Sarah

Home Depot

Samuel's regularly been saying, 'We're not going to Home Depot today.'
To which I respond 'that's right, Samuel, we're staying here (or going to x place, etc., you get the idea...)

Tonight he answered me very matter of factly, 'ok, mama, maybe next time. Maybe next time we can go to Home Depot.'

Yup, ok Samuel... :)

Sabrina showed me in the car she can say yellow instead of lello and we instead of the/de. Now if we can just make it a habit we'll be all set for kindergarten!

Dindin time

Samuel: Ow ow that hurts that hurts!
Me: what is it? (He's been eating for a while.)
S: it hurts right there. (Points to side of pants. They are very snug and the button is poking him as they have adjustable waist.)
Me: oh, are your pants too tight?
(I undo them.)
S: ahhhh...(sigh) exclaims: I can take my pants off! Yay!!


I love that I can make him happy by unbuttoning his pants so he can eat more.
2 yo life is soooo ez. :)

Warren o'Brien has arrived!

And I want to cry with joy every time I think of him and Hanna and Jeff! We are all so happy. My favorite quote of Sam this week is 'Mooooooom, I asked you a question!!!'

Sabrina is a little sad about moving so we are talking about all the positives of the new house. Then she gets excited and seems all right.

Oh and the car the Easter Craigslist bunny brought? Might be a bad egg. :( going to try and get my $ back, but not feeling very hopeful...

Alas, Craigslist after countless purchases, you've let me down at last. Guess I'll be satisfied with the many years of successes, and let this one go.

Warren & the week in pictures. So cool that I got to spend Hanna's and Jeff's last night as a single couple with them celebrating Hanna's birthday! Bummed that I didn't win at Bingo though. Was counting on beginner's luck. ;)