So, this week has been weird. I think Riley is putting herself on a set schedule, but it's been difficult, cause I haven't realized that until now. And it's kinda tough, getting my (our) schedule to correspond.
Yesterday she had a huge meltdown. Wednesday is our day to go for storytelling at West Portal Bookstore, and then lunch with the other moms. Not yesterday. No way. She FREAKED out when I tried to put her in the car. So I took her out, and she ran right over to the ghetto bike. OK, so we would go for a bike ride instead.
Went upstairs to change into my sneakers, and she FREAKED out. Fine. I hurried, and we went for a big walk. She walked with me for a while, helping me to push the bike. It was really nice. Nice, for exactly half way. At our farthest point away from home, she FREAKED out. Kept trying to run into the street, wouldn't get on the bike, wouldn't let me carry her... nothing. I practically had to sit on her to strap her onto the bike so we could get home for that much-needed nap (we were way too far from home for me to carry her AND push the bike). Jeezuz. It exhausted me so much that I napped with her.
Today was MUCH better. We went to Ten-thirty Tinies at the Cole Valley library, and then lunch at People's Cafe. And then a 2-hour nap. Yay! Perfect timing. She made a new best friend at People's: the manager, Tanya. They flirted and played the whole time we were there. We'll be going back quite often to visit our new friend.
After that big nap, we went to meet Lisa and Juliet for our usual Thursday playdate. Today, we went to Eureka Valley playground. It's new, and really nice. But, it was pretty chilly, as the sun was going down and the wind picked up. Then Lisa said, "They have this really nice indoor playground here." OMG, don't hold out on me! We're there! It was amazing. TONS of toys, tons of kids, and Riley had a blast. Juliet's butt blasted, and it was all good. Here they are, at their best:
And FINALLY!!!! We got some new photos today of our nieces in Toronto. My gawd, they're getting big!! I guess Riley is too, but when you don't see them for a while, the changes seem super-drastic. Boy, I wish the Toronto clan had a blog....
Quinn as WE know her!
Charlie's first day of preschool:
Quinn's first birthday (she's two weeks younger than Riley!):
Apple picking:
Oh, and I posted a blog about the Touch-a Truck event, and dated it October 13. It'll be in the archives, so go and check it out!!! Let me know if you can't access it.
