Sisters at music class

We did a music class today. Mia is hovering over Kenzie like a mother hen these days and sometimes overbearing for the little one. The moment here is sweet

Pumpkin Festival

Kenzie's First Pumpkin Festival. She even went on a couple big slides!

kenzie in big girl seat

We switched Kenzie to front facing car seat today. She liked all the actions

Mia trying sushi for the first time

California roll with real crab meat. She didn't like the seaweed that much.

Motor skills

Kenzie has much better motor skills than Mia. She can already sit straight on a tricycle.

School Tours

Today we toured two private schools as potential candidates for Mia next year. She turns 4 and half by then. We are considering sending her to school before 5 since she is pretty advanced already at 3.5. I keep forgetting she's not even four yet since she's so mature for her age. Both schools are interesting. One is very technology focused but all the kids we met in school are confident, happy and social. The other one is not as "adapted" learning but it goes to 12. I plan to visit one more school and apply to all of them to see which one we will choose later. I can't believe Mia has grown so big and I am at the school hunting stage now.

Mia the ballerina

Mia started her first ballet class today. She liked it very much so I registered her for one year and bought her the standard uniform for class. There is now a little dancer dancing in my heart.

Kenzie using straw

She used straw for the first time after Mia showed her how two days ago

Dutch Wonderland

We went to the amusement park today. There were few rides Kenzie could do but she was a champ. There was thunderstorms so we ended up leaving earlier as lots of outdoor rides were closed. We came back home almost 8 o'clock.

Mia going to work

It was teacher work day yesterday. Daycare was closed. I took Mia to work for the first time. She was excellent. She greeted my coworkers anf stayed quiet on my lap during a 90 minute meeting. She watched cartoons while I went through the meeting. I then took her for fish and chips. She finished her meal. She maxed out by three. Because of labor day we had early release so we got to leave for home early. It was a good experience overall.

A stroll

A quick stroll at Lake Anne. Kenzie us so sure footed now. She is doing well even in her shoes.

High Fashion

Mia was about to kiss Kenzie. Kenzie liked her sunglasses so much she refused to take them off.

Kenzie Using Spoon

I witnessed Kenzie using spoon for the first time. She finished half a bowl of mac and cheese. Great job!

Happy 10th Anniversary

Mike and I celebrated our 10th anniversary today after a chaotic work day with both girls at a restaurant. Full three course meal which Kenzie patient ly sat through and enjoyed her extra treat of some jaw breaking Italian bread. Mike surprised me with a pictureof our ten years down the memory lane.it's very sweet of him.

Kenzie's first Brick Fair

We went to the annual Brick Fair today. Mia is a veteran by now. Kenzie is having a sensory overload. She kept trying to reach for stuff but sorry No Touch!

Paddle Boat

Lake Fairfax last Sunday

Roaring 20s

Mia's 20s look on Kenzie's birthday celebration.

Kenzie's One Year Checkup

Kenzie had her one year well check today. She's 30 1/4 tall and 20 lbs 11.5 oz. Mia was 32 inches tall and 20 lbs 5 oz at 1 year old She had three shots today, for Hep A because we are going to China in Fall, one for mumps, measles, and something else. She cried when the 1st shot went in but calmed down as soon as I picked her up.

Yesterday she started rejecting bottles. I've trying to wean her. I suppose she felt the upcoming change and started boycotting the treatment. We started her on cow's milk a week ago. She hasn't been taking that well. Her pediatrician did not really have any good suggestion other than me completely weaning her and giving her bottles only. I hope she will get over this phase and happily take milk soon.

Carb Girl

Kenzie enjoying her roll at her birthday celebration lunch

Happy birthday Kenzie

Toe licking good!