October 28, 2013

Trying to be more consistent here... life is so crazy lately.

My new goal is to post weekend summaries on Monday.  This gives me something positive to focus on and to keep track of all of the little things more consistently (hopefully).

This past weekend was gorgeous.  Weather was perfect.  We planned another trackside picnic.  Had a relaxing Saturday morning at home and got ready to go on time, were out the door as planned, which is huge accomplishment, makes me feel proud of us.  Of course Enzo started crying as we got in the car- he hates his car seat, but chilled out and both kids were napping 1/2 hour in.  Got to spot, laid out blanket, food.  Enzo really didn't seem to mind the train horns at all.  Never cried, nursed in car because there was some set up for a fall festival outside and wanted privacy, napped on my lap.  Lucia had a blast.  It was really nice, made me think we should try to squeeze in a few more picnics while it's warm and light out.  Lucia has a blast and Enzo loves being outside.  And Chris obviously enjoys the trains.

Baked a ghost cake for Lucia on Sat night.  She saw the ghost cake pan and has asked about it like 20x a day since.  She was so excited for it and lived up to her end of the deal by eating her dinner, two bowls of soup last night.

Sunday we all slept in a bit.  It's been hard to get up and go because we had such a busy day on Sat and all of us are kind of fighting colds at the moment.  We had a nice morning, Lucia even helped me make soup for dinner while Enzo took his morning nap. She had such a blast - standing on the chair next to me, chopping the veggies in the chopper, and telling me how she loves these vegetables, even stealing pieces off my cutting board, narrating it as she went "i'm taking a piece of this yummy celery.  mmmmm, i love celery, mommy don't i"  She did get tired while the veggies sauteed, so she took a plate of celery and carrots and hummus to the table to sit and snack.  Enzo really has taken short naps and has been very hungry - another growth spurt perhaps?  He got up as soup was being prepared and was excited to sit and watch football.  Lucia loves reading all of the food, design magazines lately, even telling me every time she sees a meat recipe, that she doesn't eat meat, she eats vegetables and tofu.  She always picks the same 2-3 magazines, loves reading to and showing Lorenzo as well.  We took pictures of them on the couch and in most shots, Enzo is looking off to the football game while Lucia poses with silly faces.

Turns out Lucia and Chris had another impromptu train trip to see the Lackawanna heritage unit (I think) and she was in heaven.  They had a really nice afternoon together, the two of them.  I didn't want to get Enzo up and had someone coming over who I donate breastmilk to.  I had accumulated a lot in the freezer to pass on.  I'm so glad Lucia has such a loving dad and that they have such a sweet bond.  She had a great time.  I had some quiet time with Enzo, and he and I took a long walk with him in the Beco.  It was lovely - 70's and sunny.  I had a relaxing time with him.  We came home, cuddled and laughed and just had some baby time.

For dinner, Lucia loved her soup and ghost cake, got to try on her pink princess Halloween costume which looks adorbs but I think it's a bit itchy so she'll need to wear something underneath.  I hope she doesn't fight me on that and we have a fun time.  Also hope Enzo is awake/cooperative - my little Batman baby.