Love my boys. Love love love them.



I did some good work today. I set a schedule for us (it was my summer plan, now that summer is almost over, I finally did it.) I made a list of posts for a side blog I’ve got going. I set up our new Wii Fit. I did two layouts for the August kit for A Million Memories And finished one of the books I was reading (The War of Art). I got a lot more items on my list but I am making progress.



Hope you had a good Monday!

This is a perfect representation of Nathaniel’s mood lately. He doesn’t nap for more than 20 mins at a time and hence he’s continually cranky. I am a bit lost on what to do.

He’s been conquering those milestones one by one though. Here he is, sucking his fingers.

Tummy time with good push ups.

A huge smile to his older brother.

And grabbing toys.

Hopefully the crankiness will go away and I can get a little more peace around here. Until then, such is life.

Tonight was family dinner in our house. I’m sure most of you eat dinner together every night where you cook a healthy meal etc etc. Well, we don’t. I don’t cook. Almost not at all. So much so that when we lived in NYC, we had books in our oven (for storage). One of the things I wanted to work on with this new house and our second baby, was my cooking.



In the name of taking it slow and experimenting, I decided we’d have one night a week where I cook and we all eat together and everyone has to try everything. You don’t have to finish but you have to try each thing.



So tonight was our first night. I cooked dover sole with lemon, roasted green beans with parmesan, and sauteed potatoes. Add to that cucumber, tomato, and corn salad and we had a meal. It may not look so appetizing but I swear it tasted great. Even David (who is the pickiest eater) tried each thing (after much cajoling). So far, so good. Aren’t you proud Mom and Yona?

Here’s Nathaniel from last night as Jake’s watching the Tour de France and holding the little boy.







And here’s a crappy iPhone shot of David in gymnastics class. He’s really doing great.







Finally, here’s Nathaniel looking up at me, all sleepy. He’s been struggling with his naps lately which makes him one cranky boy. I don’t know what to do so I am trying to take it easy and know that, this too, shall pass.

I had been neglecting taking David’s photos. Isn’t he incredible?



Since I wrote about Nathaniel yesterday, here’s some information about David:

• In gymnastics class, he’s getting better and better He can now do somersaults by himself. It’s amazing how much progress he’s made in just two weeks.
• In soccer, he’s just having way too much fun. Though he’s enjoying the water breaks too much, too.
• He’s struggling a bit with swimming but not cause he’s afraid or worried. He’s loving every moment of it.
• He’s testing our limits a lot and saying “no” all the time but he’s still the sweetest boy ever.

And here’s a few of Nathaniel.