Sunday, April 25, 2010
Back on my bike
When I picked out daycare, convenience was pretty high on the list of qualifications. I actually found the Learning Zone because I biked past it every day. I had an idea that I might be able to continue biking to work after little Lil arrived, if daycare was right on my path. Well Friday, inspired by my sister's recent bike trip from Houston to Austin and the gorgeous spring weather we've been having, that dream came true and I got back on my bike! Of course the dream was modified a bit by reality. Dropping V off early and picking her up late gives me less time with her which is not ideal and I almost bailed about a thousand times due to irrational 3am fears about falling off my bike or forgetting one of our bags. I had to carry 2 pumps (breast and tire) on my bike. Kids under one aren't allowed on bikes in MA, so I had to drive to daycare and then bike from there. However, I was able to work around all those hurdles and getting back on my bike for the 4.5 miles of hills between daycare and work felt GREAT! After a year and a half hiatus, all of my old riding instincts came back and I even remembered some of the old pot holes. I could definitely feel that I hadn't been on my bike in a while, but surprisingly I wasn't as out of shape as I feared. I guess carrying around a 20lb baby all the time is somewhat of a workout. Nine miles of biking hills each day definitely counts as good exercise and it just enough of a decent cardio workout. This isn't going to be something that I'm going to be able to do everyday, but I'm so glad I'm going to be able to do it at all! I am going to have to find a better system for securing my breast pump on my bike though. Midway through my ride home, I hear a thud and looked back in horror to see my pumping bag (including a full day's supply of precious milk) lying in the road. Luckily no one ran over it.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Music Time
Every Friday at school the music man comes, they say she loves it. I tuned in while on a call on Friday. I think she had a good time although it loses lots without the sound.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Cambridge
When winter ends and the weather is as nice as it's been the past couple days, it always makes me think that Cambridge isn't such a bad place to live after all. We went on another one of our neighborhood walks tonight and saw several neighbors along the way. Violet thinks kids are hilarious and while I was talking to one mom she was just watching and watching her 6 year old daughter and she started giggling hysterically. A giggling baby close to your chest in the Ergo is a pretty great feeling.
I've been impressed with Cambridge for a couple other reasons lately too. Our library, which just opened a fabulous new wing down the street sent Violet a welcome to the world package containing 2 books - one on Global Babies, another book called Let's Play with fabulous photography and a tote bag. What a thoughtful and welcoming gift! Additionally, the Cambridge Police took my stolen wallet seriously and actually went down to Dorchester and Quincy to see if they could match up the security video with my fraudulent credit card transactions. Unfortunately, they didn't have any luck, but the detective who contacted me (via email) was so incredibly nice and I was impressed that they even tried at all!
I've been impressed with Cambridge for a couple other reasons lately too. Our library, which just opened a fabulous new wing down the street sent Violet a welcome to the world package containing 2 books - one on Global Babies, another book called Let's Play with fabulous photography and a tote bag. What a thoughtful and welcoming gift! Additionally, the Cambridge Police took my stolen wallet seriously and actually went down to Dorchester and Quincy to see if they could match up the security video with my fraudulent credit card transactions. Unfortunately, they didn't have any luck, but the detective who contacted me (via email) was so incredibly nice and I was impressed that they even tried at all!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter
It was an absolutely beautiful weekend in Boston and we spent a lot of time outdoors. Saturday we took a run and then met a friend for lunch outside. Easter Sunday we went down to the south shore to celebrate with my friend Suzanne's family. They have a fabulous house on the water and a wonderful family - the 6 and 8 year old granddaughters were very into V. As Violet has a fascination with any and all kids, the feelings were mutual. Violet had a great time dumping the eggs out of her basket. Mommy was left to eat all the candy inside.... Even though we were just with our family last weekend and the weekend before, holidays always make me wish our family was closer.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
8 months!
Dear Violet,
Today you are 8 months old! You have been kind of under the weather the last few days and it makes me remember how blessed we are to be so healthy. I absolutely hate it when you don't feel your best. I elevated your mattress last night and turned on the humidifier in your room and you are feeling better today. Since the days are longer and warmer now, we've been going on walks together after work in the Ergo carrier. I like to have you close and I think you like it too. We have good times together looking at the daffodils and other flowers that have sprung up in the past couple days. I think you are becoming a big fan of your mom because you cried when I left you at daycare today. You almost made me cry too! You still don't have any teeth yet, but there's no hurry, you seem to be doing just fine chewing your beloved Cheerios without them. You're not crawling yet either, but again, no hurry, you'll be crawling away from me soon enough. You are really good at sitting up, you talk a lot and you still love to explore anything and everything new - usually with your mouth. You love music and whenever you hear it, you start to bounce and dance. You are fascinated by older kids and love to smile at them. You also love your friends at daycare and are learning to share toys nicely. You've been sleeping through the night more often these days, but I still don't mind when you do want to get up and nurse at 4am. You are such a dear snuggler and when you have some early morning milk, you like to sleep in until 7:30 or 8. I love you more than you could ever know!
Love,
Mom
Today you are 8 months old! You have been kind of under the weather the last few days and it makes me remember how blessed we are to be so healthy. I absolutely hate it when you don't feel your best. I elevated your mattress last night and turned on the humidifier in your room and you are feeling better today. Since the days are longer and warmer now, we've been going on walks together after work in the Ergo carrier. I like to have you close and I think you like it too. We have good times together looking at the daffodils and other flowers that have sprung up in the past couple days. I think you are becoming a big fan of your mom because you cried when I left you at daycare today. You almost made me cry too! You still don't have any teeth yet, but there's no hurry, you seem to be doing just fine chewing your beloved Cheerios without them. You're not crawling yet either, but again, no hurry, you'll be crawling away from me soon enough. You are really good at sitting up, you talk a lot and you still love to explore anything and everything new - usually with your mouth. You love music and whenever you hear it, you start to bounce and dance. You are fascinated by older kids and love to smile at them. You also love your friends at daycare and are learning to share toys nicely. You've been sleeping through the night more often these days, but I still don't mind when you do want to get up and nurse at 4am. You are such a dear snuggler and when you have some early morning milk, you like to sleep in until 7:30 or 8. I love you more than you could ever know!
Love,
Mom
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