This morning Nina and I did something I would have never thought we could do in New York City, FISHING!
Nina and I walked to Harlem Meer in Central Park where they rent bamboo fishing rods to people for free. They give some corn to put on the hook and send you out to see what you can do. We didn't catch much of anything, but Nina had a ball! She held the pole like a pro and really enjoyed herself.
After our fishing expedition was over, we went to a very unusual playground in Central Park. It was all quite new, but everything was modern. It was supposed to be that way to give kids imaginations a workout. Instead of having obvious animals or things to climb on, there the kids could pretend they were on a boat, or a train, or whatever...
Tomorrow Nina and I will be starting our Music Together class. We attended a free demo to check it out and Nina adored it. She danced for about 45 minutes straight! I had to register! Afterwards, we'll be hitting our favorite sandbox at Sakura Park for a playdate. It is amazing how busy Nina and I are now that we're here in New York. There is always something to do or places to go. We're really enjoying ourselves and our New York City experience!
Sidenote: We're super excited to see my sister, Shannon, who will be joining us for Thanksgiving in New York this year. We'll actually be able to go to the Macy's parade instead of watching it on TV!
I hope everyone is enjoying fall. Nick and I have been missing our favorite apple orchard, Minnetonka Orchards, where we used to go every fall in Minnesota. So far, that's the one thing I can't seem to find in NYC! A nice apple brat and apple doughnuts, yum!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Sharon's Sorbet
We had purchased two pints of sorbet (in a 2 for 1 special) called Sharon's Sorbet. For dinner on Monday night, Nina had eaten really well so Erin gave Nina the choice for dessert, "Nina do you want the raspberry or coconut sorbet for dessert?"
Nina thought, said, "Um, raspberry." Each of us got a portion. After scrumptuously eating her portion, Nina then asked, "Bite of coconut!" :D
Of course she had to wait until the next day to try the coconut, which I might add is pleasantly and surprisingly rich and creamy! Coconut is DEEEEEEELICIOUS!
Yesterday Erin baked her famous Ginger Snap cookies. Yesterday and today, Nina has been gobbling them up after meals! For dinner tonight, Erin asked Nina what she would like for dessert? Erin was expecting Ginger snap since that had been the predominant trend. Nina responded with, "Coconut ice cream!" Memoire elephant!
Nina thought, said, "Um, raspberry." Each of us got a portion. After scrumptuously eating her portion, Nina then asked, "Bite of coconut!" :D
Of course she had to wait until the next day to try the coconut, which I might add is pleasantly and surprisingly rich and creamy! Coconut is DEEEEEEELICIOUS!
Yesterday Erin baked her famous Ginger Snap cookies. Yesterday and today, Nina has been gobbling them up after meals! For dinner tonight, Erin asked Nina what she would like for dessert? Erin was expecting Ginger snap since that had been the predominant trend. Nina responded with, "Coconut ice cream!" Memoire elephant!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
TV stars
The story begins with Nina and my meetup group. We're just a group of moms on the upper west side that get together regularly. Our coordinator was contacted by the Tyra Banks show looking for models. Nina and I sent in our pictures and we got a call about it, but the clothes Nina was supposed to model for the show were way too small for her, so we ended up getting an invitation to be in the audience of the show. (One of our friends actually ended up being picked to model.)
This morning was the live recording of the Tyra Banks Show and Nina and I made our way all the way downtown to be in the audience. There was a line, but Nina and I were on the "list," so we were in! We had good seats, way in the back on top to see everything, but out of the way in case Nina didn't like it. Well, it turns out she loved it. She cheered and clapped along with everyone else. I have to say, though, the best part about it was the free stuff! Nina got 2 new dresses for next summer, California Baby soaps and lotions, a free Diaper Dude bag and some other stuff. It was an experience, but not one that I'll be wanting to relive anytime soon. The waiting was torture for Nina, the show itself was really boring and they paused taping WAY too many times to "fix" Tyra's hair, makeup or clothing! (Oh, and she really isn't that great looking in person!) My last comment will be that she needs to think about her clothing choices for the show. Today, for the toddler show, she wore a short black mini dress...then tried to get down on the floor to do baby yoga.
I'll post the date of the airing of the episode we were at if anyone wants to try and pick us out.
The entire thing was pretty ridiculous, but an experience that we'd only have in New York City!
Erin
This morning was the live recording of the Tyra Banks Show and Nina and I made our way all the way downtown to be in the audience. There was a line, but Nina and I were on the "list," so we were in! We had good seats, way in the back on top to see everything, but out of the way in case Nina didn't like it. Well, it turns out she loved it. She cheered and clapped along with everyone else. I have to say, though, the best part about it was the free stuff! Nina got 2 new dresses for next summer, California Baby soaps and lotions, a free Diaper Dude bag and some other stuff. It was an experience, but not one that I'll be wanting to relive anytime soon. The waiting was torture for Nina, the show itself was really boring and they paused taping WAY too many times to "fix" Tyra's hair, makeup or clothing! (Oh, and she really isn't that great looking in person!) My last comment will be that she needs to think about her clothing choices for the show. Today, for the toddler show, she wore a short black mini dress...then tried to get down on the floor to do baby yoga.
I'll post the date of the airing of the episode we were at if anyone wants to try and pick us out.
The entire thing was pretty ridiculous, but an experience that we'd only have in New York City!
Erin
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Latest Picture
Dad & Mom. Notice Mom's hair, growing back nice and long. It's also reverted from white to black!
A great fall weekend
I haven't posted in awhile, but I thought that I should post about how much Nina and I are loving New York in the fall!
This past weekend was fantastic. The highs have been in the upper 60s and low 70s. On Saturday, we spent time at an outdoor far on Broadway. There was food (gyros, falafel, fried dough), some clowns that made balloon figures for Nina, and a great variety of people for people watching! Sunday morning we made our way to Queens for church, which takes up the morning and then in the evening we got take out from a soul food place, Rack and Soul. It was delicious! Even our mostly vegetarian, Nina, gobbled the bbq pulled pork!
Today, Nick was back to classes and events, so Nina and I were on our own for activities. We decided to head to Central Park, which means a train ride. We got off at 72nd and made our way to a small drug store where they have a great little Bob the Builder ride for kids. Nina got to ride it today and was thrilled. We then walked to Central Park and made our way to the carousel. Nina loved riding it so much, that we ended up going twice! It was the fastest carousel I've ever been on! After the carousel, we walked to the east side and went into FAO Schwartz. Nina was amazed at the giant stuffed animals...all bigger than her! She really enjoyed the huge piano on the second floor (from the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks). By the time we were done there, it was time to head home for lunch and nap.
So, as you can see, we are definitely enjoying our time in NYC! We'll be posting more pictures soon.
Hope everyone is well and enjoying their fall.
Erin
This past weekend was fantastic. The highs have been in the upper 60s and low 70s. On Saturday, we spent time at an outdoor far on Broadway. There was food (gyros, falafel, fried dough), some clowns that made balloon figures for Nina, and a great variety of people for people watching! Sunday morning we made our way to Queens for church, which takes up the morning and then in the evening we got take out from a soul food place, Rack and Soul. It was delicious! Even our mostly vegetarian, Nina, gobbled the bbq pulled pork!
Today, Nick was back to classes and events, so Nina and I were on our own for activities. We decided to head to Central Park, which means a train ride. We got off at 72nd and made our way to a small drug store where they have a great little Bob the Builder ride for kids. Nina got to ride it today and was thrilled. We then walked to Central Park and made our way to the carousel. Nina loved riding it so much, that we ended up going twice! It was the fastest carousel I've ever been on! After the carousel, we walked to the east side and went into FAO Schwartz. Nina was amazed at the giant stuffed animals...all bigger than her! She really enjoyed the huge piano on the second floor (from the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks). By the time we were done there, it was time to head home for lunch and nap.
So, as you can see, we are definitely enjoying our time in NYC! We'll be posting more pictures soon.
Hope everyone is well and enjoying their fall.
Erin
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Some Nina-isms
Where are you little lamb?
On Nina's eating plate, it's plastic and has a picture of a little lamb on it. While eating pasta, she was clearing the food away by eating it, and saying, "Where are you Little Lamb?"
The Farmer's Market is every Thursday. We walked there and while returning home, I said bye and went to class directly. Later during the walk, Nina must have forgotten that she said goodbye to me, turned around and said, "Where are you Daddy?"
Garbage Out!
I got home from school on Thursday. I noticed that the garbage was smelling. Before I could react, Nina said, "Take the garbage out Daddy!"
Thursday
Today Nina began drinking out of a big girl cup without a lid or a straw
Bodumdiddy
Nina does not like the vacuum cleaner. She's afraid of it. She calls it a "bodumdiddy." The other day, she said, "No want bodum diddy by me" and Erin commented how clear the point was conveyed!
Apple
Nina loves apples. She loves applesauce, apple juice, etc. So I asked her, "Nina, how do you like apples the best? In apple sauce, apple juice, freshly cut?" She took a little time and said, "Apple with Almond Butter!"
The Attentive Ear
Nina listens to us when she's going to sleep in her room with the door open. If Erin coughs, Nina says, "Bless you Mommy!" If Erin and I laugh, Nina laughs too!
On Nina's eating plate, it's plastic and has a picture of a little lamb on it. While eating pasta, she was clearing the food away by eating it, and saying, "Where are you Little Lamb?"
The Farmer's Market is every Thursday. We walked there and while returning home, I said bye and went to class directly. Later during the walk, Nina must have forgotten that she said goodbye to me, turned around and said, "Where are you Daddy?"
Garbage Out!
I got home from school on Thursday. I noticed that the garbage was smelling. Before I could react, Nina said, "Take the garbage out Daddy!"
Thursday
Today Nina began drinking out of a big girl cup without a lid or a straw
Bodumdiddy
Nina does not like the vacuum cleaner. She's afraid of it. She calls it a "bodumdiddy." The other day, she said, "No want bodum diddy by me" and Erin commented how clear the point was conveyed!
Apple
Nina loves apples. She loves applesauce, apple juice, etc. So I asked her, "Nina, how do you like apples the best? In apple sauce, apple juice, freshly cut?" She took a little time and said, "Apple with Almond Butter!"
The Attentive Ear
Nina listens to us when she's going to sleep in her room with the door open. If Erin coughs, Nina says, "Bless you Mommy!" If Erin and I laugh, Nina laughs too!
Nina LOVES to Wear Underwear
Nina really likes to wear her big-girl underwear! She pleaded with us this morning so that she could wear them.
She also pleaded for some Almond butter and pita last night for dinner.
We're already ready for the weekend over here.
We began my Managerial Stats class on August 27. Midterm is on Sept 17. Final is in mid-October.
In the Strategy Formulation class we've covered Ben & Jerry's, the Cola Wars, and yesterday it was Apple, Inc.
She also pleaded for some Almond butter and pita last night for dinner.
We're already ready for the weekend over here.
We began my Managerial Stats class on August 27. Midterm is on Sept 17. Final is in mid-October.
In the Strategy Formulation class we've covered Ben & Jerry's, the Cola Wars, and yesterday it was Apple, Inc.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Nina Shares and Plays Exceptionally Well
Today, Erin and Nina had a Mom/Son come over for a morning play date. Nina did exceptionally well in sharing with Douglas! Nina had some learning to do in the past, but she was flying high this morning! Erin and I are both so proud of her!
Following a day of classes, whether it's journal entries from accounting, simple statistical portfolio risk analysis, or meeting new people with diverse interests, Erin and Nina keep me firmly grounded.
They remind me that family is more important than work. I work to provide for my family and that they will always be with me. I love seeing them each and every day.
Following a day of classes, whether it's journal entries from accounting, simple statistical portfolio risk analysis, or meeting new people with diverse interests, Erin and Nina keep me firmly grounded.
They remind me that family is more important than work. I work to provide for my family and that they will always be with me. I love seeing them each and every day.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Saturday Night
A Parisian cluster-mate of mine, Benoit and fiance Laure, invited us and other nearby cluster-mates to an informal French wine & cheese dinner. We went and had a wonderful time. We talked about Korea, Indian weddings (and the difference between Northern and Southern traditions), the French school system, and post-B school industries.
We're excited to have Shannon (Erin's sister) come over to NYC for ThanksGiving!
We're excited to have Shannon (Erin's sister) come over to NYC for ThanksGiving!
Friday, September 7, 2007
Blessings
My Mom's hair test results have returned with encouraging news. We are so blessed!
I know that I am blessed in many ways. Erin and Nina bring me so much joy! I look forward to spending time with them this weekend.
Thank you Lord!
Have a wonderful weekend.
I know that I am blessed in many ways. Erin and Nina bring me so much joy! I look forward to spending time with them this weekend.
Thank you Lord!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Continuation
Nina came down with a cold on Saturday and had a stuffy nose. Erin and I now have that cold. :(
Nina's speech skills have advanced in leaps and bounds. Today, Erin began couting, "1, 2" and Nina continued, "3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!"
Nina says, "Bless you Daddy" after I sneeze.
Nina's speech skills have advanced in leaps and bounds. Today, Erin began couting, "1, 2" and Nina continued, "3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!"
Nina says, "Bless you Daddy" after I sneeze.
Long Weekend
Nina now sometimes refers to herself as "me" in the appropriate grammatical context.
For the long weekend, we stayed close to the area. We went to Mystic, CT and ate at Mystic Pizza. It was a quaint little town, however not many people smiled at Nina. Apparently it's a town that does not like little kids, especially non-rich ones. Stonington, CT was a smaller quaint town. It was nice. We were imagining a summer house there, overlooking the sea.
For the long weekend, we stayed close to the area. We went to Mystic, CT and ate at Mystic Pizza. It was a quaint little town, however not many people smiled at Nina. Apparently it's a town that does not like little kids, especially non-rich ones. Stonington, CT was a smaller quaint town. It was nice. We were imagining a summer house there, overlooking the sea.
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