Watch us grow!
On Monday morning, Janie was up earlier than usual and actually walked into the house herself and sat down at the breakfast table when we arrived at school.
She usually wants to be carried in and asks to sit on a certain chair in the livingroom to warm up. But today, she was able to sit and start her breakfast with her friends right away.
While lunch was being prepared, Janie drew some banana slugs.
Auntie Vyl prepared some yummy noodles with veggies, chicken, and peanut sauce.
Then, instead of taking a nap, Janie ran laps around the campground with Rowan and Auntie Vyl.
We also built a fire and Janie played with her painting notebook while Jack and Reese watched.
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She also learned how to roll dice during a game of “Pass the Pig”. Actually, she was rolling pigs but she got the idea.
Everyone snacked on fruit, cucumbers, salami, and cheese before dinner.
We also had some early marshmallows and Janie was so happy.
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She roasted one next to Daddy but it went up in flames before she could eat it.
Before dinner, Janie and Mommy did some relaxing in the tent. No napping took place at that point either.
Later, we all went out for Mexican food nearby since we didn’t have anything food prepared for that evening’s meal. As expected, Janie passed out in the car on the way back to the campsite and slept for the rest of the night. I guess that’s what happens when you skip your nap.
Daddy handed Janie some new stickers that he brought home and Janie shared them with Baby Brother.
This is Janie admiring her handiwork on Mama’s belly.
Today afterschool, Janie and Mommy drove to Walnut Creek to visit Auntie Mai and her new baby girl, Sabrina. Janie was a little hesitant around the baby so we didn’t get any pictures of her with the newest member of the Cheeksters.
Instead, she did some coloring with Sophie at the coffee table. They didn’t say much to each other at Auntie Mai’s house.
For dinner, we went to The Habit for burgers and that was when these two girls really hit it off.
It was so cute watching the two of them sitting at the table having conversations with each other.
Sophie: It’s hot. You have to blow it. (referring to the fries)
Janie: Yeah, I can’t eat it right now.
Janie was pretty good with sharing her fries and pineapple. She also had a funny conversation with Auntie Ranee.
Auntie Ranee: Where’s Daddy right now?
Janie: He’s at home.
Auntie Ranee: What is he doing?
Janie: He’s reLAAAAxing.
We got a good laugh out of that one.
Before heading home, we stopped at Sprouts to pick up some carrots, bell peppers, and cookies.
Look who’s 34 months old! When people ask her “how old are you?” she answers, “almost 3”. I guess she’s been paying attention when strangers ask us.
Here are some highlights from this past month:
Happy 34 months, Big Girl!! Love you!!
These two girls have known each other since they were little babies and they are finally playing and having conversations together.
We met up at the Ferry Plaza this morning and they had a fun time exploring, walking, and eating together.
It was funny watching them talk to each other. Janie would point out something and tell Sophie “that’s a seagull”. Then Sophie would point to something else and say “It’s an airplane!” That went back and forth for a few minutes.
They also played chase and tag – similar to what they did at the Holiday Party last weekend.
They tried sharing a chair but I think they need a little lesson on what sharing actually is. It looked more like a scooting match.
We had a special treat before heading home and picked up some ice cream – POG and coconut sorbet, actually. Mommy was in a pre-Hawaii mood. 🙂
Here is her mini scoop on a cone. She was so excited.
Actually, both girls were so happy to have ice cream.
This evening, Janie went to a work celebration at Lake Chalet, which is located right on Lake Merritt in Oakland. On our way over to the restaurant, Janie said “see the water” so we went down to see the lake as the sun was setting. She loved pointing out the birds that were flying by across the water.
“CHEEEEEEESE!”
At the restaurant, Janie and Baby Henry were reunited again and they had a fun time hanging out together. Henry was a little grabby but Janie knows it’s only because he likes her so much.
Janie shared her Hawaiian bread with her pal Henry and then some to Vivian when she arrived a little later.
Vivian shared some of her blueberries too. Boy oh boy…I’m sure some tasty daycare germs were exchanged tonight as well.
Next to us was an ATM machine, which the kids took turns pushing the buttons.
Here’s a picture of the lake and the “circle moon”, according to Little Janie.
This afternoon, Alice came over with Uncle Johnny and Auntie Joy. Janie was so excited to see them that she skipped her nap entirely. So did Alice.
They started out playing together but then if Alice got too grabby for her taste, Janie would hide whatever she was grabbing in the bedroom and close the door. I guess we still have a little more work to do with this whole sharing-with-your-cousin thing.
We brought home some porridge for lunch.
Big GG got some tastes too.
This morning we met up with “Auntie Pizza” (Auntie Teresa) and “Baby Hungry” (Baby Henry) for breakfast. Initially, Janie didn’t want to share her banana but then, on her own, broke it in half and gave Henry a piece. Aw….
We had breakfast at the Ferry Plaza and the two kids shared a plate of avocado together. Actually, Janie finished off the plate after Henry was done with his share.
Afterward, we hung out by the water and Janie was so sweet to him.
It made Mommy a little nervous but she did great.
We also stopped at the playground across the street and Janie loved the tall slide.
She also showed Baby Henry how to go down the shorter slide.
The best part of this playground visit, Janie figured out how to pump a swing! She sat down on the big-kid swing and watched the older girl swinging next to her and started imitating her.
I was so proud and a little relieved that I didn’t have to teach her. 😉
The next stop was the Disney Store where Janie introduced Henry to her pal Olaf. He clapped the whole time.
We then went to Old Navy where Henry got two pairs of shoes and Janie got a cool Superman shirt and socks.
What a fun morning!