Happy Halloween!

Unfortunately, Eva didn't have the best day. She was really sick last night and had a rough day today. She did dress up like a strawberry though, and helped us pass out candy. She was amazed at all the crazy creatures that came up our doorstep. She was so excited she even wanted to venture outside for a bit. We ran out of candy an hour in! 150 pieces gone!

There's No Place Like Home

Which I'm, sure Mom is thinking after finally wrapping up two weeks away from home. Yes, this is Eric's first and probably only post on Eva's blog. I thought it would be fitting since Mom has been on the road in Crotenville, NY for the past 2 weeks (including weekend) for some leadership training!

A summary of the past two weeks while Mommy's been gone:

5+ = days of G.G. helping supplement parental care
13 = days Mom has officially been out of town
2 = meals of Yaki Soba for dinner
1 = trip to the Farmer's Market
7 = walks out around the neighborhood
3 = trips to the Grocery Store (Costco/Giant Eagle/Whole Foods)
1 = trip to the JCC Children's Park
2 = trips to the Library/Book Store
2 = meals out on the town (Lopez with G.G., Cheesecake Factory with Natsumi/Matthew)
2 = accidents in the tub
12 = total baths
1 = crying incidents in the middle of the night
2 = take-out meals
1 = attempt to take crocodile jig saw puzzle piece into the tub with Eva

All in all, a fairly smooth 2 weeks. Helped by the fact that Eric's travel was somewhat light and Eva is easily entertained as long as it involves with going out, jig saw puzzles, rocking chairs, and select foods.

Welcome home Mom!

Knock knock

Recently I've been teaching (or trying to teach) Eva the difference between open and close, using the door as an example. I have been having her knock on the door before opening it. She's been catching on pretty good.

Tonight we were reading in Eva's room and for some reason Eva decided to notice she had a window. She kept watching the cars drive back and forth. She gets off the chair and walks to the window holding onto the sill. She then proceeds to knock on the wall and look at me...as though she wanted me to open the "door" to get outside.

I gently explained to her that it was a wall and not a door but for some reason that girl kept on knocking :)