This evening Margot has been repeating something that sounds like either "Freckle face" or "Poker face." I can't figure out which it is. Since I've been with her nonstop the past week or so, I can't figure out what this is or where she picked it up.
I, of course, take the 'freckle face' comment to heart. And she probably will too, despite my use of sunscreen and efforts to keep her face out of the sun.
But I just can't pinpoint what book or TV show led to this new phrase. Hmmm...I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Flashback: Christmas 2006
While Christmas was only a few weeks ago, it feels like a lifetime ago already. Anyway, this photo sums up Margot's feelings toward the holiday - I'd call it 'utter glee.' This was Min on Christmas morning, about an hour into the opening of the presents (you should have seen her an hour after this photo was taken!)
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Where's Margot Been?
Margot has been just fine, it's me who has been absent from the computer. Truth is, I don't really know what to write about! Since Christmas, Margot has learned two new phrases: "No!" and "Mine! Margot's!"
She excels at being two. We used to love to ask Margot her opinion because she always agreed with us with a delicate, "Yeah" or "Yes." Now it's no, no, no, and no. Occasionally I will slip in a phrase that I KNOW is a "yes," such as "Would you like some blueberries?" "Yes, please," she'll answer. At least I know she's listening.
There's a third phrase that is overused right now: "By myself!" She wants to dress herself, feed herself, wash herself. She wants to buckle herself into her carseat, walk up and down the stairs, and feed Portia.
I'm proud of her accomplishments, but I miss my dependent little love. Fortunately, she still comes back with hugs and kisses and plaintive requests to, "Hold you! Hold me!" (When she wants to be picked up.)
I'll get my act together and take some pictures this week. I know I skipped right over Christmas, too...look for photos soon!
She excels at being two. We used to love to ask Margot her opinion because she always agreed with us with a delicate, "Yeah" or "Yes." Now it's no, no, no, and no. Occasionally I will slip in a phrase that I KNOW is a "yes," such as "Would you like some blueberries?" "Yes, please," she'll answer. At least I know she's listening.
There's a third phrase that is overused right now: "By myself!" She wants to dress herself, feed herself, wash herself. She wants to buckle herself into her carseat, walk up and down the stairs, and feed Portia.
I'm proud of her accomplishments, but I miss my dependent little love. Fortunately, she still comes back with hugs and kisses and plaintive requests to, "Hold you! Hold me!" (When she wants to be picked up.)
I'll get my act together and take some pictures this week. I know I skipped right over Christmas, too...look for photos soon!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Life Imitates Art
On Friday, Brodie and I left Margot with Baba and Grandpa while we saw The Vertical Hour up in New York.
(Sidenote on the play: While Julianne Moore was billed as the star of this play, the real showstopper was Bill Nighy. Moore's timing and cadence was awkward in the opening scene, and required Nighy's confidence to get back on track in the second and third scenes. Just my humble opinion.)
At any rate, after Brodie and I returned we heard that the police visited the house in the afternoon. Seems that Margot dialed 9-1-1 from the home phone at some point and when the operator didn't get a response, h/she dispatched the authorities to check things out.
I immediately drew a connection between one of Margot's favorite storybook characters and her actions. If you recall, Curious George accidentally dials the fire department in the original story from the series (the 'pilot,' if you will). George (or 'Monkey George' as he's referred to in this house) is then placed in jail for his actions (he later escaped).
Luckily, Margot did not meet the same fate.
(Sidenote on the play: While Julianne Moore was billed as the star of this play, the real showstopper was Bill Nighy. Moore's timing and cadence was awkward in the opening scene, and required Nighy's confidence to get back on track in the second and third scenes. Just my humble opinion.)
At any rate, after Brodie and I returned we heard that the police visited the house in the afternoon. Seems that Margot dialed 9-1-1 from the home phone at some point and when the operator didn't get a response, h/she dispatched the authorities to check things out.
I immediately drew a connection between one of Margot's favorite storybook characters and her actions. If you recall, Curious George accidentally dials the fire department in the original story from the series (the 'pilot,' if you will). George (or 'Monkey George' as he's referred to in this house) is then placed in jail for his actions (he later escaped).
Luckily, Margot did not meet the same fate.
Min's Birthday Extravaganza
While it's almost been a week since Margot's birthday party, I have been so busy I haven't been able to post photos from her birthday party. Today (January 5) I was up in Vermont for work, and on the two-hour drive back to the airport in Manchester, NH, I thought about how I needed to update this site. When I arrived at the airport, my the departures board said my flight would be delayed four hours (!). So it looks like I finally have the time to post some party pictures. (Thank goodness the Manchester airport has a free wireless Internet connection, or I don't know what I'd do!)
To put it simply, Margot LOVED her birthday party. She loved running around, she loved the excitement, she loved wearing her party dress, she loved opening presents and she especially loved the 30 seconds of group singing before she blew out her candle.
Did you note the Curious George birthday cake? It was a hit.
Following her party, Margot requested the singing of Happy Birthday and blowing out a candle no fewer than 40,000 times.
Brodie and I served sushi for the adults and homemade macaroni and cheese for the kids (not Kraft mac and cheese, the real deal). Margot has reached the toddler 'dipping' stage, and thoroughly enjoyed dipping crackers and apple slices in the soy sauce that was intended for sushi dipping.
I did learn a few lessons from this party, which is the first kid's party I've ever hosted. First, five kids under the age of five years is plenty (they were all exceptionally behaved, but I'm glad it wasn't a zoo). Second, 1:00 - 3:00 pm is a poor time for a child's birthday party (a lot of kids missed their naps). Third, the adults are going to eat the mac and cheese intended for the children, so I should make two trays in the future. Fourth, allowing Margot to dive into her entire pile of birthday presents at once is not a good idea, as I am now very confused about which gifts came from whom (she tossed cards and wrapping paper everywhere, and tore gifts open faster than I could write the item down). And last but not least, scheduling a birthday party during a football party is a good idea, since it gives the husbands/fathers/male attendees something to do while the tots run around (unfortunately, Navy lost but I don't think the kids heard too much profanity).
To put it simply, Margot LOVED her birthday party. She loved running around, she loved the excitement, she loved wearing her party dress, she loved opening presents and she especially loved the 30 seconds of group singing before she blew out her candle.
Did you note the Curious George birthday cake? It was a hit.
Following her party, Margot requested the singing of Happy Birthday and blowing out a candle no fewer than 40,000 times.
Brodie and I served sushi for the adults and homemade macaroni and cheese for the kids (not Kraft mac and cheese, the real deal). Margot has reached the toddler 'dipping' stage, and thoroughly enjoyed dipping crackers and apple slices in the soy sauce that was intended for sushi dipping.
I did learn a few lessons from this party, which is the first kid's party I've ever hosted. First, five kids under the age of five years is plenty (they were all exceptionally behaved, but I'm glad it wasn't a zoo). Second, 1:00 - 3:00 pm is a poor time for a child's birthday party (a lot of kids missed their naps). Third, the adults are going to eat the mac and cheese intended for the children, so I should make two trays in the future. Fourth, allowing Margot to dive into her entire pile of birthday presents at once is not a good idea, as I am now very confused about which gifts came from whom (she tossed cards and wrapping paper everywhere, and tore gifts open faster than I could write the item down). And last but not least, scheduling a birthday party during a football party is a good idea, since it gives the husbands/fathers/male attendees something to do while the tots run around (unfortunately, Navy lost but I don't think the kids heard too much profanity).
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