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Burning through a pound of these, a gift from my second cousin. Halloween candy I can chuck after the initial gorge...chocolatey goodness from Godiva? Not so much.

Ten fifty-nine p.m.

He has the softest earlobes ever.

Ten forty p.m.

Still going... "I'm still not tired a bit."

Nine thirty p.m.

One is staying up late


while the other fends off the flu.

A day in the city

The plating was appreciated, Iron Chef America fans that the kids and I are :-)


I don't like using forks, unless I'm using them as knives.


I'm full.


Auntie Sandy's birthday brunch.


Climbing


on


Alice


and


on


the big beautiful rocks of Central Park.


The temple of Dendur (as seen on Project Runway :-)


Taking the bus to our final destination


"Manhattan" Toys R Us...

The gods of weather, birthdays and little kids were smiling down on us. The ten degree boost in temps could really be felt by this mama (from below to above freezing) and I was grateful to see how the kids have matured in their ability to do some city walking.

Thank goodness for Project Runway because our other destination work of art, Washington Crossing The Delaware, was not open for viewing until 2010 when they expect to be done cleaning and restoring it.

Our NYC celebration of First's second birthday was at the Boathouse and the adults were waxing nostalgic about that day, amazed at the passage of time.

I experienced a new layer, of energy, confidence, and comfort driving in and out of the city. Cap was home in bed (poor guy send healthy wishes and vibes, please) and taking over the helm felt natural. I guess I'm home.

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Oh yes. They insist.

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Kinder and Alice.

I'll post more from our fun day in the city tomorrow.

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New yarn. Fingers a-tingling. So soft. From alpacas and Peru.

Tidbits

Upchuck

"It's kind of exciting and shocking."

---First, upon learning that Upchuck's planet is extinct.

Tough night last night for First, two hours of pretty active stress and upset anticipating my being out tonight (to see Matt Pond PA!) and doing his best to convince me to change my mind.

This morning, taking a shower and then blow drying my hair (which I am starting to do these days as my hair goes through yet another awkward growing out phase) proved to be nearly meditative activities.

I had to laugh that I was feeling zen with a roaring piece of electrified plastic in my hands.

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I do like a good breakfast.

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Kinder's djembe.

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Onion, garlic, ginger, celery, carrot, potato, turnip, olive oil, chicken stock, water, vegetable bouillon, bay leaves. Immune system set to boost.

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Mad Libs early Sunday morning. Sometimes I can't choose just one.

Words are not enough sometimes

Julie painted this from a photo I took of Kinder last year.

My photo was inspired by photos we took of him when he was a wee babe. He had a bit of jaundice and was born in winter in New England. One very sunny day, my mom rested him atop the back of our loveseat and he dozed bathed in sunlight.

And then, lucky for us, Julie was inspired by the light and shadows in my pic and this gorgeous watercolor was brought forth.

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The menu for Ming Ting's (one of First's Webkinz) restaurant. I recommend the vegetable soup, french fries and chocolate.

Yesterday's snow

Science in the kitchen

Materials:
yummy bear vitamins
Bragg's
water
hemp peppermint castile soap
rosemary essential oil
blue magic sand (silicon dioxide)
index card
piece of paper towel roll
seltzer

Tools:
mini-test tubes
teaspoon
dropper
scissors
knife
cutting board

Procedure:
1) cut vitamins to fit into test tubes (1/4 pieces)
2) shred and place a piece of paper towel roll into test tubes with vitamin pieces
3) put some magic sand into each test tube using a teaspoon - be careful not to get it in your eyes
4) cut index card into tiny pieces and put into test tubes
5) add a drop of rosemary essential oil to each test tube
6) add drops of Bragg's into test tubes
7) add some water - next time use a dropper!
8) add a drop of soap to each test tube
9) pour seltzer into a cup
10) use a dropper to put a drop of seltzer into each test tube
11) use a magnifying glass to see what happens

Observations:
• the dry stuff is getting mushy
• tiny salt looking dots on the paper towel roll
• liquid is cloudy not clear
• liquid is overflowing
• smell of rosemary

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With an assist from First in the selection.

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Our dentist was very pleased with our teeth.

Oh

Earlier today I captured this shot of Kinder and fell in love. For the millionth time.

Then, a few minutes ago, in response to Little Bill exclaiming on tv, "this is the worst day of my life!" (he had the chicken pox and had to miss a baseball game), Kinder piped up, "the worst day of my life will be the day Äiti dies!". Then he said, "that's what I think about when I'm in bed."


Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

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Äiti look I'm in my cocoon. ---Kinder

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