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Rebecca Friday 28 August 2009 No responses

Coy

"Look Dada, I'm hiding!"

Rebecca - Wednesday 26 August 2009 - One response

During our last trip, there was a fair amount of in-transit napping. On the second day of the trip, we were on the train, and I knew Elan was exhausted because he had skipped the nap the first day and been up in the night (too interested in what Mikhail and I were doing when we returned back to the hotel room at midnight after my friend's wedding). We brought the carseat onto the train, figuring he doesn't usually do well trying to sleep curled into a ball on a ... more

Rebecca - Thursday 20 August 2009 - No responses

Away Again

This time we are in north-west Washington state, at Mikhail's dad and stepmom's house. They live on a bay, and it's warm and sunny here. A gorgeous location for a relaxing week away. Of course we're traveling with a toddler, preschooler, whatever you want to call him, so it can only get so relaxing. Elan is doing his version of Jekyll and Hyde - alternately being extraordinarily charming and a non-stop tantrum-throwing fussy mess. Oh, travel with a 2.5-year-old is so full of surprises!

Rebecca - Monday 10 August 2009 - No responses

Sometimes All A Boy Needs

Is his dada and a big old bowl of mac & cheese.Elan's been a picky eater pretty much since he entered toddler-hood, but about once a day he'll surprise us and tuck into a meal with gusto. It's always a crapshoot what that meal will turn out to be, and many times it's been crackers in the car instead of something at least marginally more nutritious.Both Mikhail and I seeded our fair share of bad-eater karma when we were little, so it's no surprise that we have to deal with ... more

Rebecca - Thursday 6 August 2009 - No responses

Colorado Part II

I am feeling totally uncreative after a very busy & blessedly productive day, but I feel the need to post a few more pictures of Colorado. So bear with me and enjoy the toddler eye candy.Bubsy happily surprised by the bubbling water-play fountain on Pearl Street in Boulder.Add a balloon and it gets even better.Elan is very into older women these days, such as his cousin Molly, who he adored.Elan and doggie pass out in the backseat.

Rebecca - Friday 31 July 2009 - No responses

Go Here.

I'm going to take a break from sorting through my stack of medical bills to tell you I really loved Steamboat Springs, Colorado. So much so that, when we were there, I found myself perusing real estate listings, a habit of mine when I find a place where I *could* imagine myself living. I have no plans to move anywhere anytime soon, but this is a sweet place to visit.Reasons to go (summer version):#1: They have aspen trees. My favorite.#2: Hot air balloon rodeo. I believe that's actually two ... more

Rebecca - Friday 24 July 2009 - No responses

Still Shaggy

From the most recent pre-haircut days.I swear we don't try to get him to look so serious for pictures. He's just not one of those kids who generally breaks into a big grin for the camera. He will sometimes pose for pictures now when he's in the mood. But it's more fashion-model moody than "Say Cheese!"What can I say? My kid is deep.

Rebecca - Wednesday 22 July 2009 - No responses

Blast from the Past

A picture I just rediscovered. May 2008. Elan at 17 months, rockin' at his aunties' house. I forget what a funny little munchkin he used to be. And yes, that is a raccoon on his head.

Rebecca - Wednesday 15 July 2009 - No responses

And The Number Is...

4.I haven't spoken to my doctor yet, but I know that's good news. As Mikhail says, 4 is only 4 above 0, which is where I want to be as soon as possible. And it shows the hormones are definitely still decreasing from two weeks ago, when I was at 49.7.This time the anticipation of waiting for the number wasn't as bad as last time, but it's still mighty unpleasant. I try not to be anxious, but this afternoon waiting for the return call, I was. I did some yoga ... more

Rebecca - Thursday 9 July 2009 - No responses

Summertime Favorite

Back when I was still pregnant, I was at the Berkeley farmer's market, and there was an ice cream stand. This wasn't just any old ice cream - it was pure Berkeley - hand-made ice cream using only the purest ingredients, including organic cream made from cows who really love their lives. Powered by people riding stationary bikes. Just kidding about that last part. Anyway, they were offering free samples on tiny silverware spoons that they then washed in a little sink in back. I offered a spoonful of vanilla ... more

Rebecca - Thursday 2 July 2009 - No responses

Sandy Sleepyhead

With trusty old doggie at his side, Elan sleeps off the excitement of beach and aquarium.

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