Since Sophia turned two, her ability to express herself
has really improved. As a result, she is amazingly reasonable
considering the natural frustrations of being a toddler.
She started off the summer very shy with anyone outside the
family, but she has become increasingly social this past
month. She usually starts off social encounters now by
holding up her hands to show off her nails that her
sister "Lala" painted.
This summer Sophia's aquatic skills didn't progress
beyond the first two steps of our pool. But we spent a lot
of time engaged in water play with so many 90+ degree
days.
A visit out to the "country" from our
NYC cousins and a trip to our local
playground. Sophia is serving "ice
cream" here.
The "thinker" pose- probably contemplating some
mischief!
First manicure from her sister "Lala"
Following strict instructions from her sister to hold
out her hands to let her nails dry!
A not entirely successful first attempt at kite flying-
sudden gusts of wind sent the kite up in the wind
and then crashing back down. But it was fun :)
Picture brother Mike took when we visited him in
NYC and went to Bar 89 (our favorite lunch spot in Soho)
Happy to see Laura at the end of the
parade route of the Labor Day parade
(Our little town's biggest weekend of
the year- complete with parade, carnival,
games, and fireworks)
Sophia spent many hours playing in
her sand box this summer. Note the
interesting collection of clothing she
outfitted herself in!
I thought bringing the water table up
to the deck from the pool was a great
idea until Sophia started transferring
all the sand from her sandbox into it!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Sophia is looking very
apprehensive, but is really enjoying the "Duck Pond"
which is the name of her 2 year old classroom at
the Co-Op. She goes Tues and Thurs from 9:15 until
11:15. There are 7 children in the class with 2 teachers
and a parent. So I am in the classroom one day
every month. I was in the room for the first day and
it was a lot of fun. I didn't even mind sweeping the
floors and disinfecting all the surfaces :)
Snack time! As the co-op parent for the day, I brought
goldfish and juice boxes. It was Sophia's first juice box and
she quickly learned what happens if you squeeze the box!
I love this picture of Mike and Laura on a hike at
Hacklebarney Park. Sophia wasn't interested in being
in the picture because she was too busy throwing stones
into the stream.
Our traditional stop at the cider mill to have their
delicious cider donuts
I have a vase of zinnias from my garden on the deck
table. Sophia plucked one out of the vase and placed
it behind her ear. I love having a girly girl :)
Our new "one day a week to give Mom a break" babysitter
is also a professional haircutter. This is Sophia's first hair
cut which we managed to do by distracting her with the
water table!
