Andrei's first pumpkin patch visit

A couple of weekends ago, we took Andrei to a local pumpking patch for his first visit. The story is best told in pictures:


First we started out with his first pony ride. When we saw the ponies, he really wanted to ride one, but once I paid for the ride and we were waiting in line, Andrei wasn't so sure. From the look on his face, it looks like he enjoyed himself.



Next we picked out our pumpkin. Boy this was a big one, but it was all Andrei's:



Since it was his, he wanted to pull the wagon himself. That is one determined boy.



In the end, that was exhausting work, so mom needed to help while the boy got to ride.

I've been tagged

I’ve been tagged by Dede to post 6 random things about myself, so here they are:

1. My first major in college was pre-pharmacy. I quickly changed majors once I realized it would probably result in a job where I would have to work weekends at a discount store.

2. I went to high school with the best man at our wedding but Steve met him when he was working at that big department store. When he was talking about him one day, I mentioned I thought I knew him (his name is very unusual).

3. My first date with Steve was for breakfast and neither of us are breakfast people.

4. When I was 10, I was in a professional ballet company's production of the Nutcracker.

5. When we were in Moscow, a Russian came up to me to ask directions to the Metro. I was able to answer (in Russian) and she headed in the right direction. All this with only getting through the first five lessons of Pimsleur Russian.

6. I am addicted to my blackberry.



And here are the rules!!!

1. Link to the person that tagged you.

2. Post the rules on the blog.

3. Write six random facts about yourself.

4. Tag six people at the end of your post.

5. Let each person know they have been tagged.

6. Let the taggers know when your "6 Random Things" entry is up.

Being the rule-breaker that I am (ooh a bonus seventh random fact), I'm ignoring rules 4 - 6. If you want to be tagged let me know and I'll tag you!

Catching Up

Now that my life is somewhat under control (Ha!) Here's a quick synopsis on what's been going on:

- Last week I was at a huge conference in San Francisco which was fun. Not only did I get a night out at the "appreciation event" which included a concert including Psychedelic Furs, Seal, and Elvis Costello (the other choice was Gin Blossoms, Alan Jackson, and UB40). But, my best friend from grade school actually recognized me and so we now have each other's contact info. How great is that. I'm really amazed that she recognized me and hope I've changed since 8th grade (about 25 years ago!). Even though I was able to stay at home in my bed, commuting into the city each day was exhausting and am glad to be back at my desk this week.

- The child got another cold this weekend. Luckily this one wasn't too bad, but he's really great about telling us when he's "sick" by pointing at his nose and saying "sick". I hate that he has a cold, but just think it's adorable how he's able to let us know.

- Andrei's really talking a lot more enough that others will notice. He's up to 3-4 word sentences and actually tells a story that makes sense to Steve and me. His articulation needs some improvement, but he's moving right along.

- Our one year post-placement visit is coming due. I can't believe that it's been almost a year since we made our court trip. We're busy gathering pictures and the other information our homestudy agency

Speaking of one year, here's a picture of Andrei trying on his snowsuit. When we picked him up, this was big on him and now it barely fits. We're amazed at how much he's grown.

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Originally uploaded by yorkiemom

Thank You Secret Blog Pal

Debbie B. setup a secret blog pal exchange. These are great fun with the secret blog pals supporting each other.

I just want to say thanks to my great SBP who sent a cute card from Shutterfly. When I get back home I'll take a post a picture.

Oh No

Oh No applies in so many ways right now...

Andrei has learned the phrase "Oh No" so whenever unfortunate things happen, he's trying to use the phrase appropriately. Like this morning when my alarm went off. The little guy next to me says "Oh No". I think he knows that this means I'm up and off to get ready for work.

On a side note, since we got the toddler rail for his crib he's fairly good at staying in his room until a reasonable hour. But, this week he (and his dad) have had colds, so he's been up earlier and comes and cuddles in bed before I have to get up (Oh No).

I must say he's quite diligent at using Oh No including when anything looks a little out of place. He'll also use Oh No when he thinks something bad has happened and there's no convincing him that it's okay.

Now for a bullet point update since it's been so long since I've updated the blog:

- Our refrigerator is finally fixed and working after about a month of having no refrigerator. There was a leak in the evaporator line (not sure what this means but it was bad). Luckily it was covered under warranty and we finally have a working fridge.

- Andrei's speech is really taking off. He's using three and four word sentences consistently with his favorite request: Apple Juice Box Please. The funny thing about his please is that it's a really drawn out dramatic please which is saved for those moments when he really, really, really wants something.