Sugara, a horse on Lori’s farm, is about to give birth. If you’re looking for an educational distraction this morning, you can watch the foal cam Lori set up over on Horse Farm Diaries.
Archive for April, 2008
21 Apr
Have kids, will travel
Bryan’s parents hosted a wonderful family trip to Kansas City last weekend. It provided a perfect opportunity to explore a city that, despite our proximity, we know little about. It also gave Ava and Olivia a chance to catch up with their adorable cousins, and the “big kids” had a great time too.
Friday night, we had dinner on the Country Club Plaza, an area famous for upscale shopping and gorgeous architecture. We (quickly) checked out the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on Saturday morning–we discovered it’s not a great place to linger with small children.
I’ll definitely go back, but maybe by myself:
We had lunch at a popular burger joint, then spent the afternoon in walking through the plaza.
Doug and Karyl sent us out on the town sans kids Saturday night, and though we weren’t gone long, the reprieve was much appreciated. As Laura noted, kids often complicate even the simplest of plans.
Yet, somehow, they always redeem themselves. At least in the eyes of their grandparents, anyway.
Additional trip photos tomorrow, including those from a very memorable trip to the zoo. In the meantime, check out Doug’s gallery for more.
21 Apr
Overheard
Bry (while reading the blog): Oh, you like those flowers? I’ve been trying to kill them with Roundup. They will not die.
17 Apr
Outdoor (still) life
I don’t remember seeing these flowers here last spring, but I absolutely love them. We unknowingly covered this area with about six inches of new mulch, but they managed to work their way through.
I think they’re called grape hyacinth–maybe one of the moms will know for sure. We had a patch of them on the farm where I grew up–their diminutive size made for perfect Barbie bouquets.
16 Apr
Snug as a bug
When I was on maternity leave, Olivia spent a fair amount of time in the baby carrier, facing me, sound asleep. She just liked being held, and this allowed me to get something done in the meantime. (Something other than watching old episodes of Rock of Love, anyway.)
Now, she’s perfectly content playing with (chewing on) toys while laying on the floor, but she still loves to be carried around as you go about your tasks. Bryan recently got out the baby carrier again, and this time, Olivia is strong enough to face outward.
The Bjorn is fantastic–it keeps the baby (and the drool) contained!
15 Apr
It’s a wash
Bathtime is a real workout for Olivia. Lately, she’s been splashing so much that half the water will end up on the counter and floor, so we’ve started to put her baby tub into the larger tub to accommodate the overflow.
It wears her out–last night she fell asleep on the floor as I helped Ava finish her bath.
And, speaking of Ava, isn’t it amazing how early women learn this handy trick?
14 Apr
That explains all the drool
Olivia’s getting her first tooth! I felt it on Friday, and one corner was visible last night. This morning, you can see the entire top. I don’t recall how long it takes to fully emerge, but I do hope it goes quickly. It’s making her a bit crabby!
Update: Yeah, I know–you’re thinking, what tooth? But it’s there–bottom right. I swear. And, I think the one next to it is coming in as well!
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