Raphael

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Boys are made of dirt and play dough?

The other day Raphael knocked over one of my many plants. It was my fault since I wasn't paying attention and I'm sure the dirt looked enticing and edible. I am still finding dirt in his nose and ears...poor little guy!

I decided to be adventurous and make Jacob some homemade play dough. It did not turn out very good since it was extremely sticky and wet. In fact I think the homemade play dough is over rated. It also made a huge mess, but I guess this is what creative art time is all about right?!
I'm already starting to fret about finding the RIGHT preschool, even though I know I have lots of time. Part of the problem is that there are way too many choices here, private, public, Catholic, Montessouri, Waldorf, cooperative, etc. I'm already starting to research and read up on the different philosophies. Jacob is a boy who loves to learn and already I'm finding that he picks up on concepts rather quickly. He's also extremely social and thrives amidst groups since he loves being the center of attention.

p.s. We went to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens this past Saturday. They are truly a Buffalo treasure! I promise to post pictures soon. Here's a sneak preview.

Our new home

34 Hyledge Drive in Amherst, NY will soon be our new home. The closing is April 1st (hopefully we're not fools!)and we're planning to move the third weekend in April. We want to give ourselves some time to paint, clean the carpets and do some minor repairs before we move in.

We love so many attributes of this house. We love its brick exterior, the awning over the front porch, the fenced in backyard, the large windows in the front, the glass doorknobs, the hardwood floors and the basesment with lots of promise. I'm excited to have walls I can paint, rooms I can decorate and a little more room for us to sprawl out in.

Let us know if you'd like to lend us a hand when we move on Saturday April 17th!

Thinking spring thoughts

Getting ready to move.

Not much new has been going on around here lately. I've started to pack and get rid of clothes, books, toys etc. which feels good. On the moving front, we're hoping to move in April.

To ward away the winter blahs we've been trying to go on walks, when it isn't too cold and we've been inventive with creating new ways of playing (using boxes, bags, dress-up, etc.). Next week is Jay's spring break so we're going to spend some time in Ithaca and Skaneateles. It'll be good to get out of our apartment (lately the walls seem to be caving in and the rooms look smaller...maybe it's only me going crazy).

Jay, when he was feeling under the weather, with a happy Jacob (sorry Jay for posting this picture!)

Playing with hats!

Jacob holding up his Valentine's Day card from Daddy.

Raphael loved being carried in the green Tango bag.

Jacob had to try the bag out too of course.

Raphael, our handsome little man.

Look at that smile! His two bottom teeth are now showing and another one on top (not an incisor, however, which is a little strange).