GOATS!

Third time to see the goats at the zoo was a charm!  Chloe was running, chasing, and even petting them.

 

Meal Time Trials

Chloe used to love to sit in her high chair.  However she has turned into Little Miss Independant and not only wants to decide what she wants to eat, but where as well. 

It started with wanting to eat nothing but cheerios, rice crispies, or goldfish for dinner.  She then discovered that all her favorite foods were stored in the pantry and started going over and trying to open the door.  She would wine and bang on the door until Mommy and Daddy caved in and opened it.  She then stands there like a kid in a candy store looking at all the goodies.  She tells us when she wants applesauce or crackers and even wanted to try sun-dried tomatoes (she took two bites and then gave it back to mommy).  She still often denies food she has loved before--there was a time when she couldn't eat enough blueberries, bananas, or eggs, but now it is hit or miss.  For about a week she wanted to eat mommy's bagel and cream cheese for breakfast, but when I bought her mini bagels that were just her size--she wanted nothing to do with them.

We took her high chair out of the kitchen and set up her booster seat at the dining room room table.  She enjoyed it for about a week and then refused to sit in it and wanted to eat on the move (walking around spilling goldfish all over the house). 

Finally Mommy and Daddy took a trip to Ikea and found a perfect little dining room table for Chloe--the same size as she has at school.  She liked that Ruff Ruff could be right there eating with her.

But that also lasted about a week, and then she wanted to sit at the "big table" with Mommy and Daddy. 

We have managed to re-direct Chloe back to her little table, she only has one chair now so she doesn't have to decide where to sit.  We still allow her to pick out her food from the pantry, but only one time, if she goes back and wants more, we tell her that she already picked out her food and that she needs to sit down at her table and eat it.  She often has melt-downs and throws a tantrum when she doesn't get her way, but then soon will go back over and sit at her table at eat her food.  The past week has gotten much better, she has even eaten vegetables this week--butternut squash and geen beans--

we were shocked, but very proud of her. 

Taking Ruff Ruff for a Walk

Ruff Ruff the dog is still Chloe's favorite, she loves to feed him, chew on his ears, pounce on him and even take him for walks in her stroller.

He doesn't look too comfortable, but I hope he enjoyed his walk with Chloe.

I wear my sunglasses at night

so I can, so I can....brush my teeth.

New Year's with Noah

Chloe's friend Noah came to visit over New Year's. It took them a day or so to get reaquainted as they haven't seen each other since 4th of July, but soon they were best of friends. 

It was a cold New Year's weekend, but they bundled up and went to the zoo.

The zoo even had snow for them to play in, but they didn't want to get their shoes wet, so they just posed for a picture with their daddies.

Chloe and Noah saw Zebras, and Monkeys, Goats, and Elephants.

At home, Chloe showed Noah her new kitchen.  They played Iron Chef. Chloe was Cat Cora and Noah was Bobby Flay.

At the park, Noah was very adventurous.

Chloe enjoyed walking up and down the ramps

By the end of the weekend, they did everything together.  

Big Hugs, Bye - Bye, See you next time Noah!

Christmas 2010

Lots of Grandparents means lots of presents for this lucky little girl.

First a visit with Grandpa and Grandma Darling.

More Doggies!

Time to take some new and old friends for a ride in the stoller.

Next a trip to Grandma T and Grandpa Ken's house where Elmo was waiting for her.

Then Grandma T, forced her to wear her chef's hat while we decorated gingerbread men.

Chloe wanted to play with each toy immediately after opening it.

But there was lots more to open.

It was a musical Christmas with a Xylophone, Keyboard, and even a Tamborine.

Chloe is ready for her safari with Grandpa Ken.

Day at the Museum

Chloe had a great day at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. 

She quickly wanted out of the stroller and wanted to explore the museum on her own.  She loved looking at all the animal bones, especially the mammoth elephants.

Up close and personal with a polar bear in Los Angeles.

She has her ruff-ruff and is ready for more exploring.