Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day

Today was a great day to be outside for Father's Day. Although hot (low 90s), it was too humid so we took advantage of that and went to Pullen Park in Raleigh for the first time. Emile and Natalie spent time feeding some fish crackers (which she tried to eat herself).

They also spent some time at the fairly large playground with some infant swings.

The park also has a old fashion carousel from 1911. I took Natalie on her first merry-go-round. She liked being on the pig for the first few go arounds but then preferred that I hold her while she looked around at everything. The park also had a little train and small boats for kids -- we may try those out next time.

Natalie loves to hold her shape stacker on her shoulder like a purse. She also tries to put our canvas grocery bags on her shoulder. I think I might get her a little play purse soon.

Natalie has gotten pretty good at holding a sippy cup without handles. We're still working on getting her to drink sufficient water and whole milk throughout the day. I've officially weaned her from breast milk as of Friday. She wasn't too happy with the change in routine the first two nights but is getting more used to having a sippy of milk before bed instead of nursing. We spend time reading books while she drinks her milk. I have mixed emotions about weaning. I wanted a break before baby #2 is born and the convenience of having Emile put her to bed if needed (or a babysitter if we go out) but I miss the close time with her. I hope we continue to have many more other bonding times together as she gets older.

Now that Natalie is very mobile, she wants to go from room to room exploring each room -- sometimes minutes after getting in one room. It keeps me active!

Natalie's new favorite place to hangout with her toys.

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