Office and Philly Adventures

Last week I had to go into the city for my 12 week final check-up for my foot so Munchkin came along so we could hit the zoo and visit his daddy at the office.  He was so excited to go to the office that he had to wear his tie.  My foot is mostly healed so that was a quick appointment.  We headed to the zoo hoping it wouldn’t rain.  Munchkin loved the zoo but liked best hatching out of an egg they have for the kids to climb in. 

After the zoo we headed to Nithin’s office which Munchkin just loved hanging out with Nithin’s co-workers and “working”.  He told us earlier in the day when explaining what Nithin does that he works at a computer and types the letter ‘a’ a lot. 

Saturday we headed down to Philly to bop around the town and see the sights.  We went to the Loop yarn store.  It was small but jammed pack of a great selection of yarns.  Then we hit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.  We found a playground before heading out to get cheesesteaks for dinner. 

Sunday we spent the day at Nithin’s uncle and aunt’s house outside of Philly.  Extended family from India are in the states for a wedding we have coming in a couple weeks.  So Nithin saw some family he hadn’t seen since he was 12.  As usual Munchkin has his uncle wrapped around his little finger playing with him most of the day.  Munchkin also roped most of the other men to playing with him also.  In the family picture below everyone sitting are siblings for Nithin’s mom. 

Here is Munchkin and his Aja and Bapuma.

We came back home Sunday night so we were home for the Memorial Day parade.  Munchkin was sick so we corralled him in his stroller.  He really loves the fire trucks as you can tell.  Our new neighbor actually drove the ladder truck. 

Munchkin has moved up to a booster seat in the car. 

Munchkin is picking up the habit of saying “moooooooomm” or “daaaaaaadd” a lot.  We can receive this chiding just for looking at him.  This habit has to go. 

Chillin’

This week was one of our first normal weeks.  We went to the playgrounds, library, grocery store and  for a special treat the LI Children’s Museum.  Munchkin loved the bear at the diner where you chose the right meal to feed each animal.

 

I mowed the lawn and Munchkin decided to bring a chair and table out to supervise me at his desk.  He would run out to me and hand me flowers and leaves to drop off to him.

This weekend we had a picnic with some of my knitter friends and our families.  I made a gnome chocolate cake with coffee frosting.  I think it was one of my best yet.  The kids loved playing together on the beach.  They had an office in one corner of the yard and would play there for a little bit.  After their executive meeting was done they would go off to play elsewhere.

We realized at the soccer game on Sunday that this was our last soccer game.  Munchkin played most of the game.  He didn’t go after the ball much but at least he stayed in the game.  This is a big accomplishment from when we started and he wouldn’t play the game at all.  He says he wants to go back in the fall. 

Sunday afternoon we went for a walk around Cold Spring Harbor and Munchkin discovered the Fireman Museum there.  It was kinda small but he really liked it. 

Today Munchkin graduated to the next swimming level in his swim class. 

Aquarium & Mothers Day

Last week Grandma and Grandpa spent part of the week with us.  On Monday we went to the LI Aquarium.  Munchkin was very excited to go on this surprise adventure and show Grandma and Grandpa the aquarium.  We saw the sea lion show and Munchkin came eye to eye with a Cayman. 

On Wednesday Munchkin brought in his Grandpa for his special day at school.  They built balsam wood airplanes which they flew around the classroom because it was raining outside.  The kids all had smiles from ear to ear. 

Friday we went to pick-up the Indian dress I ordered for the wedding we are going to in June.  It is pretty simple but very nice and my favorite color.  I think I will be one of the most underwhelming dressed woman there but I really like it. 

This weekend we did a bunch of things around the house getting things back to normal after the weekend of birthday and action packed activities.  On Mothers Day we did Munchkin’s 4 year old photo shoot.  He was all about the sun glasses.  About 80% of the pictures have him in sunglasses.

In the evening of Mothers Day we went to the beach where we flew kits and saw this horse shoe crab walking pretty fast close to the shore line.  After we went out for ice cream. 

Physical therapy is done.  I am just trying to do my exercises and increase my walking endurance on my own.  This week moves us back into a normal schedule which will be a first for me since leaving my job. 

Munchkin’s 4th Birthday

Munchkin’s 4th Birthday was a week ago.  We have had at least a week of festivities.  On Munchkin’s birthday he woke to find the house decorated for a robot birthday.  We had pancakes with a candle in it and sang Happy Birthday. 

Then Munchkin opened his family gifts.  He liked his cash register, police uniform, and animated dog.

He went to school in the morning so he could see his friends.  All the kids made him birthday cards.  Munchkin didn’t stay at school long because he wanted to go to the Planetarium and the toy store. 

We went to Panera for lunch so Munchkin could have his favorite mac and cheese.  At the Hayden Planetarium we saw the show with stars and planets as Munchkin says.  Then we went and saw some of the things about space like the scale for the sun and the meteor.  You see Munchkin is still wearing his police uniform.

After the Planetarium we headed to a toy store on the upper west side near the museum.  At home we had a big chocolate cupcake per Munchkin’s request for Birthday cake.

Munchkin wanted an airplane so his daddy made him one.  You can see the huge fire truck Munchkin picked out from the toy store here.

Munchkin wanted to go on the “rides” on his birthday which we didn’t have time for so we did it the next day.  We also went to the doctor for Munchkin’s 4 year old visit.  He is 42.5 inches tall which puts him in the 90th percentile and 39lbs which is the 75th percentile. 

This past weekend was Munchkin’s party.  Munchkin’s cousin came for the party which was super nice.  Earlier in the day Munchkin had a party for a friend from school.  They had a piñata which Munchkin almost broke.  The party was on the beach at a playground.  

This is some of the décor and cake for Munchkin’s 4th Robot Birthday party.  I made the cake.

When the kids arrived we had a playdoh robot making station with Transformers and a bristle bot which Nithin made kits so it was easy for the kids to put together.  A few of the kids raced their bristle bots.  Then the kids headed outside to the Tumble Bus and had fun in the bus for an hour.  They were busy little bee’s. 

Munchkin got a medal for being the Birthday Boy.  Then we headed inside for pizza and cake.  Munchkin really loves his medal.

Munchkin got a construction worker outfit from his teacher which he just loved.

On Sunday the family went to see Munchkin play in his game.  He is getting better about going into the game.  He needs to improve going after the ball.

Before Munchkin’s cousin left they read a book on the couch which is just too cute to miss a photo.

Munchkin spent Sunday afternoon using his scooter a lot.  He really loved that gift. 

Overall Munchkin loved his party.  It was super special to have Munchkin’s cousin, aunt, grandma and grandpa come for his party.

I Can Walk

Two weeks ago I started physical therapy and less than a week later I was off the crutches.  I have been over a  week off the crutches and driving.  I have been increasing the length I have been walking.  I walk slowly and and am getting closer to normal in my walking.  Munchkin and I are walking a little more every day to increase our endurance. 

Munchkin played his second soccer game in the freezing cold rain. 

We made it during the week to the playground a few times.

This weekend we have been cleaning things up around the house getting ready for Munchkin’s birthday party next weekend.  The house was cleaned up from top to bottom.  The yard was tidied with flowers planted.  Munchkin went to the soccer game today and played but didn’t put much into it.  Because he didn’t participate in practice he didn’t get to go to the model train show today.  We told him he had to go, practice and play with no hassles which didn’t happen.  It was super cute though that Munchkin wore his hat and mittens in the game today. 

Recovery Activities

While I was 6 weeks on crutches waiting for my foot to heal I had some time to work on my hobbies. 

Moonstruck by Karen Alfke

Yarn: Blue Moon Gaea

Dad’s Vest

I made this vest for my dad who came to stay with us for a month while I was down for the count.  The pattern I changed a bunch so it is pretty much my own creation.

Yarn: Briar Rose Abundance and the diamonds are done in yarn made at Old Sturbridge Village

Needle size is 7

Stone Necklace

Blue Bracelet

Sister Bracelet

I made the following bracelet for my sister’s birthday.

Bella’s Mittens

I made these mittens for my girlfriend who is also crazy over Twilight.  She took these pictures which I thought were quite great and fitting.

Robot

Made for Munchkin for his 4th birthday Robot party. 

Rambutan Socks by Cookie A

Yarn: Sanguine Gryphon Bugga!

Needles size 1.5

Soccer & Let the Walking Begin

This past week was school vacation week which changes up the schedule for our regularly scheduled activities.  Friday also marked my 6th week of no weight bearing on my foot.  My dad was with us for the week.  We started off the week taking Munchkin to the barber to get his hair cleaned up.  It was quite long.

Tuesday we went a Bounce place where Munchkin went on all the equipment and tired himself out after just an hour.  Munchkin met another nice little boy there.  We all went out to lunch at a Mexican place after. 

Thursday I went to the Doctor for my 6 week check-in where I am now supposed to be putting weight on my foot and getting back into the habit of walking.  I started walking on two crutches with my boot and now I am down to one crutch with the boot.  In a few days I should be down to no crutches and the boot then no boot.  Hopefully I can walk on my own and drive by the weekend.  I am starting physical therapy 3 times a week also.  Here is what my foot looks like at the 6 week mark. 

Sunday Munchkin had his second soccer game.  The first he wouldn’t play in.  This one he wouldn’t go in to begin with but started playing after the first 5 minutes and went in quite a lot.  We were so proud that he got over his fears and tantrum and had a good time playing.  Here is a video of Munchkin helping a little boy make a goal. 

Munchkin’s First Soccer Game and Assist

Here are some other shots of Munchkin in the game.