Another Hat Picture

We know Grandma especially likes these hat pictures, so here's another one from Sunday. I love this red hat...it's from the $1 bin at Target. It's so cute and it's totally plain, which is very hard to find. I got Sadie a white one too.

Planting

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Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann

We went to the nursery to get flowers this weekend. Sadie helped pick out the ones she wanted to plant. She was very helpful planting them in the big whiskey barrels and watering them afterwards. Sadie loves to water plants with both the watering can and the hose. We have to keep an eye on her or she will drown those poor plants. We also got some herbs, but since we ran out of potting soil, they still have not been planted.

This coming weekend, we are going to (try to) get our vegetable garden in. We got seeds for cucumbers, green beans, wax beans and radishes. We'll get small plants for our tomatoes, bell peppers and jalapenos at the Farmer's Market. Last year, we grew some huge sunflowers as well. Should we do those again?

Memorial Day

Sadie digs into a plate of cake, whipped cream and "just the juicy" from strawberries.

This yummy dessert followed hot dogs and hamburgers grilled by Daddy and Sadie.

Sadie had fun grilling outside with the little grill from Grandma and Grandpa.

And...He's Back!

Daddy is back! We picked him up yesterday at the airport and got home last night. We're all happy to be back together.

Off to get Daddy!

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Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann.

We leave this evening for Nana and Bob-bob's house in Concord where we'll hang out on Friday before going to pick Dan up at the airport on Saturday. Last night was our last evening at home without him and we celebrated our last "girls' morning" by going to Bagel Basement for breakfast before daycare.

Sadie and I are both going to be very excited to see Dan. I think she is starting to understand that Dan really is coming home in just a few more days. This morning, I told her that the next time we came back to our house, we would have Daddy with us. She was super thrilled.

Sadie recently got a small Baby Shrek toy which came from a Happy Meal (she didn't eat the Happy Meal..the Shrek came from my co-worker). Today, in the car, she was talking to the baby. "My Daddy comin' home France! Your Shrek daddy comin' home from somewhere! Ok, baby? He coming back! Yay!"

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

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Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann.

Dear Grandma, I love you so much! I love to sing songs with you and read books and do puzzles. You're so nice to me. Happy, happy birthday.
Love and kisses,
Sadie

Storytime with Bob-Bob

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Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann.

Bob-Bob came to mow the lawn for us and read Sadie some stories. This new book came from the Scholastic Book Order today and was a big hit, as were the snuggles from Bob-Bob.


Sadie is really excited to see Daddy. Today, she said, "I see Daddy when we go to the airport. We can go to the airport tonight?" Just a few more days and then we will!

(If you have noticed some strange formatting, it's because I am trying a new thing where I can blog directly from our photos on Flickr. Still not sure if I like it or not.)

Grandma, Sadie and Grandpa

Grandma, Sadie and Grandpa
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann.

We had a great visit with Grandma and Grandpa this weekend, despite the weather. Sadie loved having her grandparents around to do fun things with.

All the grandparents have been so helpful and supportive while Dan has been away. Thanks!

In baby news from our friends, we're very excited that both Kristin and Doug and Rebecca and Reggie are expecting baby girls!

(Daddy comes home in 4 days!)

Best Buds

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Originally uploaded by a_ager.

Isaac and Sadie enjoy some sunshine in Isaac's hammock on Sunday. These two are great playmates and super influences on each other. On Thursday, Sadie saw Isaac gobbling up some mandarin oranges and decided that she likes them again...after refusing to eat them for more than two months.

(Thanks to Andy and Laura for taking this great shot!)

Rain, rain, go away!

It seems like the rainy weather we've been having is starting to clear up. I am really for some sunshine, although I know Sadie wouldn't mind rain if she got to use her new "child's umbrella"!

The forecast for this week is very nice and we'll enjoy the warm weather and sun while we wait for Daddy to come home on Saturday!

Rain Will Not Deter Us...

From bringing a baby doll to the Norwich Farmer's Market.

Sadie did not seem to mind the cool air and pouring rain as she proudly pushed her doll all over the market.


(Daddy comes home in less than a week!)

Riding a Horse

This is another shot from Great-Grammy's park. The park equipment is new and very nice...the typical modern playground style. All except for two totally retro riding horses mounted on large springs, which were big hits with Sadie.

(Daddy comes home in 10 days...we are getting excited!)

Missing Daddy

Tonight, before bed, we had the following conversation:

Sadie: I want my real Daddy, not Memphis Daddy.*
Me: I miss Daddy too. He will be home in a few more days.
Sadie: He be home in the morning?
Me: No, not tomorrow morning. But pretty soon.
Sadie: He come home soon. (pauses) If not come home, we go to Kohl's, get a new Daddy?
Me: No, we won't need a new Daddy because Daddy will come home soon. And Grandpa is visiting soon. He's Mommy's daddy, so he can give you daddy cuddles.
Sadie: Grandpa's coming. Daddy come home so soon! Not get a new Daddy. I love Daddy.


*Memphis Daddy = the stuffed penguin Dan got her.

So busy!

Everyone is keeping us so busy while Daddy is away.
Auntie Lolly spent the night on Sunday and then Aunt Jenny came on Monday and just left this morning. It was really nice to spend time with them. Sadie especially loved that Lolly and Jenny both came to Mimo to drop her off and she showed them her school.

(Sadie with roses and a ballon animal after Mother's Day Brunch)

Here's a little "life in the Upper Valley" story:
When Jenny arrived Monday night, we wanted to get some dinner delivered after Sadie went to bed. First, we called Gusanoz for Mexican. They were not offering delivery for orders under $40 because one of the drivers didn't come in to work. Then, we called Peking Tokyo and ordered some sushi and some Chinese food. This was at 6:45. By 8:20, the food was not here. I called to check. They said "It's on it's way!" (Peking Tokyo is about a 5 minute drive from our place). But by 8:30, it was still not here. I called again...finally, they admitted that the driver had been pulled over by the cops for speeding and was still with the police. I cancelled the order. We then called Village Pizza...they were not doing delivery because they had no drivers working that night! We gave up and made quesadillas and guacamole.

In other news, welcome to Gilly's brand-new little brother, Simon. He's super cute!

(Daddy comes home in 11 days!)

She loves to slide

On Saturday, we visited Great-Grammy and Big Grampy. These are Sadie's paternal great-grandparents. Behind their house is a public playground. In all the times we have been there, I have never seen another child there!

Sadie especially loved the twisting slide. Great-Grammy brought out some paper towels and cleaned the slide so that Sadie wouldn't get dirty...aren't grandparents so cute?

(Daddy comes home in 12 days!)

A New Museum

During our visit this weekend to Nana and Bob-bob, we went to the Portsmouth Children's Museum. Sadie had a great time exploring this fabulous place. We went with two sweet babies, Molly, 1 1/2, and Tess, 10 weeks, who are the daughters of Auntie Kara's friend Brooke, as well as Brooke and her own mom.

Sadie especially loved this kitchen exhibit, sponsored by a local Greek organization. She is holding a pitcher of "lemonade", while Molly enjoys a plate of plastic "spaghetti". Both girls are dressing up in Greek aprons!

Happy Mother's Day!

[Sadie told me to write this before I left.]

"Happy Mother's Day, Mommy! I love you very much and I love all of the fun we have together. I love how you take such good care of me and daddy. You are the best mommy ever! I know daddy misses you a lot and wishes he was here. Daddy said you should get take out sometime this week, his treat. I vote for pizza!"

Growing Things

Many of Sadie's schoolmates brought in plants for teacher appreciation week and to go along with the May theme of "Gardens". The children planted their plants around the school. The older children used the garden bed on the preschool side of the building, Sadie and the other toddlers used this planter in front of the school.

Sadie's plant is the bright pink/red dahlia in the middle of the planter. She chose it herself at the Co-op. After I picked her up yesterday, she showed me where they are keeping the planting tools and watering cans.

In her classroom are huge flowers the children made out of paper and paint. Sadie's is "puh-pull" (purple!). She is really loving this gardening unit.
(Daddy comes home in 16 days!)

You are my sunshine...

...my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey...



I totally lucked out getting this shot of Sadie this morning. She wanted to go play outside and we had a little time before we needed to leave for the day, so I grabbed the camera and took some snaps while she ran around. Sometimes, it all comes together perfectly. I love this picture.

Teacher Appreciation

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and also Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Week. We definitely appreciate Sadie's teachers. They make Mimo a wonderful place to learn and to have fun with friends.

I especially appreciate daycare while solo parenting. It makes things much easier for me to know that Sadie is having a fun day while I am at work and we are getting a break from each other. It makes both of us very happy to see each other at the end of the day and makes the evenings fun.
(Daddy comes home in 17 days!)

Clean Teeth

Sadie is busily brushing her teeth wearing the very, very special Ariel pajamas. Normally, I don't buy Sadie clothes with characters on them, but she really wanted these and well, why not? She was so happy to wear them.


It was over 80 degrees here today! I guess we mostly skipped spring and have moved into summer.
(Daddy comes home in 18 days!)

Having Fun

Sadie made a kite at the Montshire Museum on Friday. She loved running with it and seeing it fly out behind her.

This morning, we read Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans because it's set in Paris. Sadie asked, "Daddy see Madeline?" I said no, but that he might see some of the places shown in the book.

(Daddy comes home in 19 days!)

Au Revoir, Papa!

Daddy is off to France! Bon voyage!

We'll miss you and we love you so much! But we are going to have lots of good times to tell you about!

Sadie and Daddy share a cuddle with Memphis, the penguin daddy, which Dan got Sadie to hug while he's away.

(Daddy comes home in 21 days.)

Fun Times

A sunny day, a good friend and the entire bag of Veggie Booty...

What a happy time!

Identical Quadruplets?

This is an optical illusion from some mirrors at the Montshire and, thank goodness, we just have one Sadie!





And here is a video:

Peek-a-boo!