Science Fun (And Getting the Cold Shoulder from Elmo)

The park we went to last weekend has a Science Center. I'd been the week before with my students so we stopped in on Saturday to see the new exhibit and enjoy the old faithfuls. Caitlin and Daddy had fun with the Bernoulli Blower.

"Look Ma! No Hands!"

Little Drummer Girl

And for the second time, Caitlin missed out on seeing Sesame Street characters. (They were there for a puppet event...they are not regulars for this park!) We thought we were in line but by the time we realized it was just mommies chatting, Elmo and Big Bird were leaving.

It is a good thing Caitlin doesn't hold a grudge!

WW: Just Call Her Cinderella...

This weekend Caitlin discovered brooms. After she nearly knocked us out trying to sweep with the big broom, we decided to get her a little broom of her own.



We'd just come back from Publix (that is chocolate chip cookie down the front of her shirt) and had a spill and a diaper leak, so the tights had to go. The end result? Our own little Cinderella.

Adding to the look would be the clean laundry folded in piles behind her...

and the shopping bags we were emptying at the time.

Cinderella didn't seem to mind though. She kept working.

Now to find that Prince Charming...

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Aquadoodle Artist

Caitlin has suddenly shown a great interest in pens, pencils, crayons...you name it. I tried getting her to color with crayons on paper, but she doesn't quite push down enough to leave a mark. I remembered that I'd ordered an Aquadoodle on clearance after Christmas and decided to give it a try. Success!



It is actually pretty neat. You fill the pen with water and it leaves blue marks when you use it on the special white mat.



It dries and fades, and the pen is just water so Caitlin can't do any damage!

(No, not a sponsored post or anything...just explaining the pictures!)

Our little artist had a great time though!

Park Play

Sunday we headed to one of my favorite local parks for some family fun. As it turns out there was a big festival going on so it was a bit crowded, but we had a good time anyway! It is fun to see how much Caitlin has grown up even in just the month or two since we were there last.



This has to be my new favorite picture! Look at that face!



The Irishman decided I could ride the carousel with her...

he took care of the non-spinning frogs!

Caitlin has grown up SO much in the last month! I love trying new things with her!

Added bonus:
This is a quick slideshow/video of the photos Morgan took of our carousel ride.



Happy Monday!

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Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

Mommy & Caitlin Date

Well the transition to the toddler room has been rough. I got stuck at work on Thursday and was the second to last one for pick up. It is the same time I picked her up from the infant room from time to time and she never minded...but when I got there on Thursday she had dried snot on her chin. She'd been bawling...heart breaking!

I am confident that she is fine most of the day. They keep telling us how she is a great eater and she loves to play outside. Twice I've come to pick her up and saw her before she saw me. Both times she was happily playing away with some toy, perfectly content until she saw me....and began to cry and run to the door with her hands out. The infant teacher has checked on her during the day and she said she is doing well. We just have to get past the drop off and pick up.

I felt so guilty after Thursday's snot-on-the-chin incident that I decided Friday I was making a date with my little girl. I told everyone at work that they were to kick me out of the building at 3:30 no matter what. I got to the toddler room by 3:45 and found her playing away...until she saw me and started crying. Sigh.

We headed to a local indoor playground. I'd heard wonderful things about the place and had wanted to take her there for a good while now. We had a lovely time! She ran around exploring it all...the piano, the toy kitchen and food, the dress up clothes, the slides, the bounce house, the chairs, the cars, and the books. I didn't bring a camera so the tricky part was trying to get her to hold still for pictures from my phone!





She pulled a dress up dress off the hanger herself and carried it around the place so I helped her put it on. My little princess then headed to the kitchen. How is it that they know the girlie things to do without any guidance?

We were both worn out after all the fun, but I am already looking at my calendar for another Mommy & Caitlin date! I think we both needed it!

Spaghetti Night

Caitlin has a new favorite food. While she LOVES her potatoes, Cheerios, and weetabix, those things cannot compare to SPAGHETTI!!!

Before:



During/After:

YUMMY!

Dinner lasted almost an hour,



but no one seemed to mind!


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Cousins' Birthday Party

When we were in Ireland one of Morgan's sisters decided to through a birthday party for all the cousins. (We are usually on the wrong side of the pond for these celebrations!) I was at home with the flu, but they were nice enough to take my camera so I could see what I missed out on!

Each cousin got a turn with the birthday cake. If you look, Caitlin is holding up one finger. I'd like to say we taught her that, but her teachers in school are responsible for that one. There is nothing cuter though when you ask how old she is! The older cousins are the real pros. They were showing Caitlin how to blow out the candles!



Michael and Violet



Playing with the big cousins' toys

Granda with Violet

Daddy and Caitlin

It was a lovely party for four lovely little girls!

Caitlin and the Castle

When I left Ireland on our scheduled departure date early, I asked the Irishman to try to take pictures of Caitlin in front of the castle. We'd been taking turns fighting the flu and hadn't gotten to it before I left.



Actually, I asked my husband to see if his sister Rosemary would take pictures of Caitlin in front of the castle. Thankfully both of them agreed to humor me.

(Thanks again, Rose!)

I have plans to turn one of these into a new blog header. It is on my never ending to do list.

Until then I figured these were too good not to share.

(It was also a slow picture week around here...note to self - must pull out the camera tonight!)

On our next trip we will take a family picture in front of the castle. Being as we do not have a trip scheduled yet, we will most likely be a family of four by then. Crazy!

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