The other day Dave took the girls to the park to play while I was at a baby shower for Dave's cousin, Kayte. While there, Erin got stung by a bee. Erin does not like bugs or mosquitoes - never mind bees! She swatted it away and gave herself a good scratch. But, despite the bite and it swelling and turning bright red, she handled it like a champ. Dave asked if she wanted to leave the park and she said she'd like to stay for 5 more minutes. Ev saw everything that was going on and her response was - "Daddy - I need more buggie spray." Smart girl.
At least we know she is not allergic to bees!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Summer Camp is Almost Over...
Just 3 more days of summer camp for Evie. She's done such a great job at camp for the past six weeks - I think she will really miss it. She has so much fun with her new friends and also really likes her teachers. She'll be in great shape for preschool. She loves to talk about her friends - especially her boyfriends.
Thankfully, Erin will be attending the same preschool as Ev. It will make my life much easier to have them both in the same school - and classroom. Coordinating two schedules would have made life just that much trickier.
Since Ev has been in camp Erin and I have had time to do all kinds of fun things - crafts, errands, shopping, playing at the tree house, kids museum, local parks, attending music concerts and so much more... But, she is so excited to start preschool. Nearly every day she asks when preschool starts.
I recently bought them school shoes, jeans, tops and little fuzzy jackets. They love nothing more than trying on their preschool wardrobe, running in circles and jumping! It is really cute to watch. They put on a show for Dave a few days ago and it was precious.
Thankfully, Erin will be attending the same preschool as Ev. It will make my life much easier to have them both in the same school - and classroom. Coordinating two schedules would have made life just that much trickier.
Since Ev has been in camp Erin and I have had time to do all kinds of fun things - crafts, errands, shopping, playing at the tree house, kids museum, local parks, attending music concerts and so much more... But, she is so excited to start preschool. Nearly every day she asks when preschool starts.
I recently bought them school shoes, jeans, tops and little fuzzy jackets. They love nothing more than trying on their preschool wardrobe, running in circles and jumping! It is really cute to watch. They put on a show for Dave a few days ago and it was precious.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Flirting at the park
Over the weekend, the whole family went over to our local park for a small summer party. Anne and the kids were in from Arizona, so the entire Doherty clan came by. We played catch, ladder ball, ate pizza and played on the park equipment.
I was pushing Ev on the swings (which is a full blown commitment since she will stay in those darn swings for 45 minutes straight). Meanwhile, Erin was off doing her own thing. She has taken a liking to laying on the big kid swings on her belly and running back and forth.
After a while I walk over to the other side of the part to check on Erin and she is gabbing away with this other boy and his dad who were also at the swings. I was very shocked because Erin is not one to talk to strangers. But she really liked this other little boy.
A few minutes later, Erin and this boy were laughing and chasing each other like crazy. She was running around squealing with delight. Then the boy started hiding from Erin. She would run all over the park yelling "Jackson!!!, Jackson! Where are you? Daddy, where's Jackson?" I'd point to a tree or something else he was behind and she would run to get him.
I later found out from the dad that Jackson was 4 1/2 (really, Erin, you are almost half his age!). I also found out that the his name was not Jackson, but Collin. I have no idea where Erin got Jackson from, but strangely enough, he had taken to calling Erin Sophie. So in about 15 minutes these two already have pet names for each other.
No matter where Jackson/Collin would go, Sophie/Erin was like his little shadow. But she was far from being a pest. When I took Erin to the washroom, Jackson/Collin was apparently very concerned that she may have gone home. I guess he liked all the attention he was getting.
Now comes the "holy cow" part. I walking around the park equipment with Sophie/Erin as she and Jackson/Collin are playing, talking, and laughing and all of a sudden they are standing face to face (much too close) and Jackson starts to make his move. He actually went in for a kiss!!
I'm happy to report that Sophie/Erin had the good sense to put up her hand and push him away. That-a-girl, Erin! Chase the boys, make them interested and push them away. Keep up the good work, especially about 10-17 years from now.
I was pushing Ev on the swings (which is a full blown commitment since she will stay in those darn swings for 45 minutes straight). Meanwhile, Erin was off doing her own thing. She has taken a liking to laying on the big kid swings on her belly and running back and forth.
After a while I walk over to the other side of the part to check on Erin and she is gabbing away with this other boy and his dad who were also at the swings. I was very shocked because Erin is not one to talk to strangers. But she really liked this other little boy.
A few minutes later, Erin and this boy were laughing and chasing each other like crazy. She was running around squealing with delight. Then the boy started hiding from Erin. She would run all over the park yelling "Jackson!!!, Jackson! Where are you? Daddy, where's Jackson?" I'd point to a tree or something else he was behind and she would run to get him.
I later found out from the dad that Jackson was 4 1/2 (really, Erin, you are almost half his age!). I also found out that the his name was not Jackson, but Collin. I have no idea where Erin got Jackson from, but strangely enough, he had taken to calling Erin Sophie. So in about 15 minutes these two already have pet names for each other.
No matter where Jackson/Collin would go, Sophie/Erin was like his little shadow. But she was far from being a pest. When I took Erin to the washroom, Jackson/Collin was apparently very concerned that she may have gone home. I guess he liked all the attention he was getting.
Now comes the "holy cow" part. I walking around the park equipment with Sophie/Erin as she and Jackson/Collin are playing, talking, and laughing and all of a sudden they are standing face to face (much too close) and Jackson starts to make his move. He actually went in for a kiss!!
I'm happy to report that Sophie/Erin had the good sense to put up her hand and push him away. That-a-girl, Erin! Chase the boys, make them interested and push them away. Keep up the good work, especially about 10-17 years from now.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Talking about an upcoming pediatrician visit
The other night Nancy was telling Erin about her upcomming check-up.
Erin: "Why do I have to go to the doctor? Am I sick?"
Nancy: "No. Sometimes you go to the doctor when you are not sick, just to check that everything is ok."
Erin: "I don't want to go to the doctor."
Nancy: "You know, if you are a good girl the doctor might give you a lollipop."
Erin: "If I'm a really REALLY good girl can the doctor take the baby out of your belly?"
I find it especially heart warming to think that Erin considers getting a new baby brother or sister a higher reward than the promise of a lollipop. For a 3 year old, I think this is awfully cute.
Erin: "Why do I have to go to the doctor? Am I sick?"
Nancy: "No. Sometimes you go to the doctor when you are not sick, just to check that everything is ok."
Erin: "I don't want to go to the doctor."
Nancy: "You know, if you are a good girl the doctor might give you a lollipop."
Erin: "If I'm a really REALLY good girl can the doctor take the baby out of your belly?"
I find it especially heart warming to think that Erin considers getting a new baby brother or sister a higher reward than the promise of a lollipop. For a 3 year old, I think this is awfully cute.
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