Sesame Street Live

On Saturday we took Evelina to see Sesame Street Live at the Agganis Arena in Boston, as an early birthday present since the theme of her 2nd birthday party is Elmo/Sesame Street.  We weren't really sure how it would go, seeing large versions of characters, sitting through a 90-minute show, dealing with crowds/lots of people.  Luckily, she LOVED it!!  She was a little fidgety and didn't want to sit through much of the show but she LOVED it!!  

Before the show started we went into the play zone that was set-up and while we were there, Ernie, Cookie Monster and Rosita came out to sing and dance.  As soon as she saw them she was shouting out their names, putting her hand out to touch them, showing no fear.  It was so adorable.  I don't think she could believe her eyes.  I was proud of my little one for not being afraid of such large versions of the beloved characters or shying away from them when they came to greet her.  

Once the actual show started, she sat on our laps for a little bit, but for the most part, she was more interested in running up toward the stage (we had floor seats) to get a closer look at everyone.  We even got a visit from Grover which was fun.  I can only imagine what was going on in her head.  Of course, every time Elmo was on stage she would shout and point.  Clearly, the highlight of the show for her.  

Chris definitely got in a nice workout chasing Evelina around the place.  He earned his best Papa/hubbie award for the week that's for sure.  All in all, it was a  fun time and I would definitely attend again.  It is fun to see how Evelina reacts in new situations and to see how much joy the little things bring her. 

PS:  I totally suck at taking pictures of an active child.  Hence, why we don't have many these days.  

Evelina's New Playset

Last week, Evelina's new playset was delivered.  Her reaction was a perma-grin complete with lots of yipps.  Just taking it all in.  She LOVES it....especially the "wee", aka, swings. 

22 Months!!

Dear Evelina,

You are 22 months old!! Only 2 more months before you hit the big 0-2 and only 2 more months of “monthly photos”!! Wow, you’ve changed so much from your 5lb 13oz self on June 6, 2010!!

Although you learn something new every day, this has been a ”quiet” month as you have discovered new interests and expanded on your already growing knowledge.

• You are such a chatterbox and the second you awake, you are most likely chatting or yelling out commands. You rarely use an inside voice, especially in the car. Oh my aching head. 
• You have an amazing memory. For such a small person, you can remember quite a lot. I’m always amazed at something as simple as remembering what comes on the next page of a book, even if it is the 2nd or 3rd time we have read it to you. It is just crazy. 
• If we ask you how old you are going to be, you say “TWO!!” and hold up both of your pointer fingers, instead of two fingers on one hand. 
• You call the “ABCs”, “AB”. You know C but you are stubborn and won’t put it together for us. 
• We have caught you on numerous occasions trying to climb out of your crib. Eeek!!! One leg up on the crib rail, holding Gigi and ready to make an escape, while shouting “OUT”. We were hoping to keep you in the crib for a little while longer so please be careful little one, we don’t want you to get injured!! 
• Whenever you see a Giraffe or Elmo on TV, you will grab Gigi or Elmo and hold them up high facing the TV so they can say hi to their TV equivalent. 
• After you sneeze or your Papa or I sneeze you will say, “Ah too” and smile. You really get a kick out of yourself. 
• You’ve started to become a lot more imaginative with Gigi and your babies. You will make them dance, walk, or kiss each other. You like to undress your baby, take off her diaper, and look at her belly, and then try to dress her again. You always make sure your babies are well fed and attended too every day, even bringing them outside to play on occasion. You even like bringing your babies outside into your car for some fun along with you. 
• You’ve started to request family hugs. If Papa is holding you and I am near by, you will put your arm out and say “mama hug”. I will join in on a family hug, you will then push me away saying “no hug” and then within seconds, reach your arm out and say “mama hug” again. This will go on and on. So adorable!! 
• When we say “I love you”, you blow us kisses. You are just too sweet for your own good. 
• You are quite a cautious little one and if you aren’t sure about something, you will always ask for help or ask for our “hand” to hold. It is very sweet. 
• Machinery of any kind seems to scare you.  Lawnmowers, the vacuum cleaner, forklift at grocery stores, etc.  You get very timid and just want your Mommy or Papa. 
• You are always calling Auntie and Mimi on your play phones. If we ask who you are talking to, it is always “Auntie” or “Mimi”. 
• Because you have a love of hearts, I showed you my heart tattoo on my ankle a few weeks ago. You just love it!! You will always look for it and say “Mama heart” after which you will look for your small hemangioma on your left inner thigh and say “my heart”. You made this association all by yourself and it is so adorable. You will try to find “Papa heart” but he only has the beating variety so now you say, “no Papa heart”. 
• A few of your favorite books this month are: Yawn, Easter Bunny, and Sweet Dreams, Maisy.

Now that the weather is getting nice, you have our promise to spend more time outside enjoying your new play set, playing in your car, blowing bubbles, and just having a grand old time!!! Maybe I will even start taking more pictures again!! 

You are the sunshine of my life,

Mommy