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Something borrowed, something orange
Does anyone have an orange scarf or shawl that I can borrow for the upcoming week-end? No, it's not for Halloween, it's for a wedding I am in. -
What Ari Says
Надо срочно записывать Арины слова, а то скоро их станет слишком много ( Read more... ) -
One more word
Ари прибавил еще одно слово в свой словарный запас (увеличивая его втрое). Это слово "Uh-Oh!" Вот несет он мне книжку и говорит, "Uh-Oh!" Отгадайте, что это за книжка? Подсказываю: она на русском языке, и вы все ее знаете ( Read more... ) -
What Ari says
After Ari turned 14 months, the language machine was finally put in gear. He said his first word -- papa -- on Zhen'ka's birthday. The day before, Zhen'ka was mowing the lawn, which left a deep impression on Ari. Ari was running around, following the lawn mower, pointing and saying, "pa-pa-pa-pa-pa!" I would tell him, "that's right, papa is ( Read more... ) -
What Ari likes
At a recent visit to Children's hospital, the developmental pediatrician asked us what kind of play Ari does. I thought that was an interesting question, especially since I used to ask that question of parents all the time, at my former job. Let's see ( Read more... ) -
The State of Ari Simcha -- 13 months
Ari is officially a toddler now -- he started to toddle a little over a week ago. His favorite activity now is to walk back and forth while holding something in his hand, like a stacking cup or a ball-point pen. It is very cute, too, when he brings me random objects that he finds in the house, like the sponge from the bathroom (a new favorite ( Read more... ) -
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Ari has been in daycare four times. The first day actually worked out very well, because there was only one other boy there besides him (two kids were on vacation and one was sick). I was a mess until I called Linda (the daycare provider) mid-day and found out that he only cried for maybe 10 minutes in the course of the whole day. When I picked ( Read more... ) -
Ari -- one year old
I can't believe it's been over a year since Ari was born. Every morning, when I take him into my bed to nurse, I can't help thinking how big he is! (Although compared to some of our friends' kids, he is actually quite small -- you know who you are:) ) In terms of his development, Ari is just about to start walking. He can take one or two steps ( Read more... ) -
Great resource
For those of you who are interested ( Read more... ) -
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In the past several days, Ari has decided that 5:15am is a wonderful time to be awake and enjoy life. Unfortunately, his parents do not share this sentiment. Any ideas on how to teach the little critter to appreciate the sweetness of early morning sleep?