Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Not Maddie's best moment. Insert your caption by clicking on the word "comments."
Not much to report
As the subject says, there is not much to report really. Our new place at camp is built. We are still waiting for doorknobs, a shower rod, and a toilet that doesn't leak when flushed. I certainly will not complain about it. In my opinion, it's a heck of a lot nicer than our place from last year. I mean it is new and all. Maddie is doing well and appears to have taken to her Monica, who is our nanny for the Summer.
The difficult part this week, at least for me (Brian) is being away from Sheira and Maddie for so long. It's one thing when I work late and it's a few hours. When it's almost a week without them it's something else. It feels very weird not coming home to Maddie and being able to play with her and do all the things I've grown to get used to and enjoy. It's only a few more days until we're together for camp. I leave June 30th right after work to begin the next day. Woo hoo. As long as I get to be with the two most important ladies in my life - that's all that matters.
The difficult part this week, at least for me (Brian) is being away from Sheira and Maddie for so long. It's one thing when I work late and it's a few hours. When it's almost a week without them it's something else. It feels very weird not coming home to Maddie and being able to play with her and do all the things I've grown to get used to and enjoy. It's only a few more days until we're together for camp. I leave June 30th right after work to begin the next day. Woo hoo. As long as I get to be with the two most important ladies in my life - that's all that matters.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Maddie and Nana and Pop-Pop at the Bronx Zoo
Maddie looking annoyed and Mommy looking ever so SEXY PLEASE EWWA...
Maddie and Jack
We went to Aunt Jen's house today where we had a play date with JACK......It was actually one of the first times that Madeline and another child seemed to have interaction play rather then merely side-by-side play...Ok most of the interaction was "sharing" a cell phone but AHH such is life....
Aunt Jen made lunch so in case any one reading is wondering she is like a gourmet cook-- it put Sheira to shame :-( but I must admit to LOVING eating there..
Then we came home and Daddy took Maddie to the ear doctor where we were told all is good!!!
So how Mommy was that day...
I would like it said OUTLOUD... It is 1,000,000,000 times harder to spend a day with a toddler then it is to go to work....
All the stay-at-home moms of the world you are a FAR better person then I.....
With that being said I have added some more photos...many smiles..Thanks to everyone for reading this and feel free to make comments by pressing the comment number--
Sheira
Aunt Jen made lunch so in case any one reading is wondering she is like a gourmet cook-- it put Sheira to shame :-( but I must admit to LOVING eating there..
Then we came home and Daddy took Maddie to the ear doctor where we were told all is good!!!
So how Mommy was that day...
I would like it said OUTLOUD... It is 1,000,000,000 times harder to spend a day with a toddler then it is to go to work....
All the stay-at-home moms of the world you are a FAR better person then I.....
With that being said I have added some more photos...many smiles..Thanks to everyone for reading this and feel free to make comments by pressing the comment number--
Sheira
Monday, June 13, 2005
All in the life of Maddie
If Friday night (June 10) was any indication, Maddie will do just fine at camp. The 3 of us left for camp right after work around 3:30pm. Sheira drove Maddie in the Sante Fe and I was driving one of the 15 passenger camp vans. We figured getting up to camp, dropping off our stuff, and coming back we would be home by 10pm-ish. On our way Sheira calls me up to say we have a change of plans. We have to stop in Milford at the other camps to pick up some staff and bring them up to Lake Como. No biggie, right? 2.5 hours later we finally get back on the road.
So far Maddie is a real trooper and isn't complaining a bit. She even had some camp food and survived.
We make it up to Como and lucky for her she's sleeping. She managed to stay asleep throughout most of the experience. Can't say I blame her. It was WAY past her bedtime. She did wake up to experience the craziness that is international staff. Suffice to say they shared things that a 13 month old should not be hearing. And yes...they were told as such by Sheira.
Saturday was spent at the Chrystal Springs Aquatic Center in East Brunswick with Sharon, Craig and Mommy Marlene. Even though Sheira got some sunburn (despite being told to put on sunscreen) we had an amazing time. Maddie loved splashing in the water and even going in the tube with daddy down the lazy river.
Sunday was Grandma Sophie's unveiling. Maddie introduced herself to the spirit of the Soph-ster by headbutting the stone. She got herself a little red mark on her cheek from it. It was great seeing the family again. We always seem to have a lot of fun when we get together.
Happy travels to Uncle Seth who is going back to Iraq this morning. It is everyone's hope that he will be back in the U.S. by early August.
So far Maddie is a real trooper and isn't complaining a bit. She even had some camp food and survived.
We make it up to Como and lucky for her she's sleeping. She managed to stay asleep throughout most of the experience. Can't say I blame her. It was WAY past her bedtime. She did wake up to experience the craziness that is international staff. Suffice to say they shared things that a 13 month old should not be hearing. And yes...they were told as such by Sheira.
Saturday was spent at the Chrystal Springs Aquatic Center in East Brunswick with Sharon, Craig and Mommy Marlene. Even though Sheira got some sunburn (despite being told to put on sunscreen) we had an amazing time. Maddie loved splashing in the water and even going in the tube with daddy down the lazy river.
Sunday was Grandma Sophie's unveiling. Maddie introduced herself to the spirit of the Soph-ster by headbutting the stone. She got herself a little red mark on her cheek from it. It was great seeing the family again. We always seem to have a lot of fun when we get together.
Happy travels to Uncle Seth who is going back to Iraq this morning. It is everyone's hope that he will be back in the U.S. by early August.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Our BUSY but LOVABLE life
Ok-- so I have just read Brian's story of the pee in my shoe incident and I am not happy :-) ok ok so it was REALLY FUNNY --- anyway, camp season is around the corner and it would mean a lot to me if people would look at the camp photo website every now and then--
www.roundlakecamp.org
I am SO blessed not just to have the family I ADORE but also to have a job that well...Kick ass!!! I am getting into the mode now and therefore my hair is CONSTANTLY in a pony tail rarely done--
I wear tye-dye t-shirts to work...I think a three hour drive to the smallest town in the universe- Lake Como- not even on a map- peaceful and gorgeous nature as your home :-) is not so bad.... hehehe life of a camp director- GREAT JOB without a whole lot of personal time...
As many of you know Bri and I have been discussing buying a home and have decided to wait a bit as I cannot stand the thought of not traveling so we have made our tips for the next few months and we are PSYCHED!!!
The JERSEY shore in August
California in Sept
Dallas in October
Jamaica in December
and a cruise in Feb......
So we better fall in love with our two bedroom apt. and remember that life is not about how much crap we get but what we experience.....
Also would like to say that I always wondered when in life you finally feel happy and like you have everything-- and now I know-- I have it all and I am THRILLED---
Not really sure if it has anything to do with what I actually have or with a realization that well to be honest life is pretty damm GREAT!!!!
Much love to you all-- it is GREAT to have uncle Seth our Army man home but got to be honest not too much changed the kid got home from Iraq and three days later bought a brand new audi convertible...men and their toys....he needs a wife :-)
millions of smiles- Sheira
www.roundlakecamp.org
I am SO blessed not just to have the family I ADORE but also to have a job that well...Kick ass!!! I am getting into the mode now and therefore my hair is CONSTANTLY in a pony tail rarely done--
I wear tye-dye t-shirts to work...I think a three hour drive to the smallest town in the universe- Lake Como- not even on a map- peaceful and gorgeous nature as your home :-) is not so bad.... hehehe life of a camp director- GREAT JOB without a whole lot of personal time...
As many of you know Bri and I have been discussing buying a home and have decided to wait a bit as I cannot stand the thought of not traveling so we have made our tips for the next few months and we are PSYCHED!!!
The JERSEY shore in August
California in Sept
Dallas in October
Jamaica in December
and a cruise in Feb......
So we better fall in love with our two bedroom apt. and remember that life is not about how much crap we get but what we experience.....
Also would like to say that I always wondered when in life you finally feel happy and like you have everything-- and now I know-- I have it all and I am THRILLED---
Not really sure if it has anything to do with what I actually have or with a realization that well to be honest life is pretty damm GREAT!!!!
Much love to you all-- it is GREAT to have uncle Seth our Army man home but got to be honest not too much changed the kid got home from Iraq and three days later bought a brand new audi convertible...men and their toys....he needs a wife :-)
millions of smiles- Sheira
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Maddie and Uncle Seth enjoying 'glass noodles.'
Yes indeed we're walking
A lot has happened since our last post.
We received a phone call Friday night from Seth to say that he'd be arriving in New Jersey on Saturday morning. As luck would have it (not great luck but luck none-the-less) we had to be up at camp to check things out.
Positive: We saw that our new place is near completion.
Not as positive: Our sink and toilet bowl are in the middle of our bedroom.
Positive: Sheira probably got a new camper out of the trip.
Not as positive: Total driving time was nearly 8 hours there and back.
Positive: Maddie got to meet her Uncle Seth for the first time. Got a few pictures. Maddie made a mess of her area at the Thai restaurant.
It was awesome finally having Maddie meet Uncle Seth. We've been talking about it for months and to finally see her in his arms was a beautiful moment. She was an absolute trip to watch at the restaurant. Every time we gave her noodles to try, they (the noodles) wound up either in her hair, her face, or on the floor. Quite the adventure and worth the fun.
Of further interest and delight, Maddie has taken quite a liking to walking. We watched her today go from our living room, around the love seat and into the bathroom without a single drop to the floor to crawl. We gave her a few seconds before we heard her pounding on the tub. We're not sure if she was in the mood for another bath but it still served as an alert to shut the door to any room we don't want her to walk into. It's still amazing to see how she went from barely able to roll over 4 months ago to what she's doing now.
If I haven't said it before I'll say it now...I am so enamored by Maddie. She makes my heart melt every day and every moment I spend with her. Even when she's wiping her nose on my freshly cleaned shirt, reaching to scratch her butt when I change her poopy diaper, or attempting to stick her hand in the toilet - I am in love with this child.
We received a phone call Friday night from Seth to say that he'd be arriving in New Jersey on Saturday morning. As luck would have it (not great luck but luck none-the-less) we had to be up at camp to check things out.
Positive: We saw that our new place is near completion.
Not as positive: Our sink and toilet bowl are in the middle of our bedroom.
Positive: Sheira probably got a new camper out of the trip.
Not as positive: Total driving time was nearly 8 hours there and back.
Positive: Maddie got to meet her Uncle Seth for the first time. Got a few pictures. Maddie made a mess of her area at the Thai restaurant.
It was awesome finally having Maddie meet Uncle Seth. We've been talking about it for months and to finally see her in his arms was a beautiful moment. She was an absolute trip to watch at the restaurant. Every time we gave her noodles to try, they (the noodles) wound up either in her hair, her face, or on the floor. Quite the adventure and worth the fun.
Of further interest and delight, Maddie has taken quite a liking to walking. We watched her today go from our living room, around the love seat and into the bathroom without a single drop to the floor to crawl. We gave her a few seconds before we heard her pounding on the tub. We're not sure if she was in the mood for another bath but it still served as an alert to shut the door to any room we don't want her to walk into. It's still amazing to see how she went from barely able to roll over 4 months ago to what she's doing now.
If I haven't said it before I'll say it now...I am so enamored by Maddie. She makes my heart melt every day and every moment I spend with her. Even when she's wiping her nose on my freshly cleaned shirt, reaching to scratch her butt when I change her poopy diaper, or attempting to stick her hand in the toilet - I am in love with this child.
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