New Families Day at Josie's Preschool

Josie visited her preschool for the first time in August for a "new families preview day".  She really enjoyed all the outdoor play opportunities that were set up and waiting for her. She can't wait to start at her school on Sept. 4. She met some other kids who will be in her class, and we met their parents.

We went back a couple weeks later for a classroom visit. Josie sat in on a class for about an hour. They did pretend cooking, then made real pancakes and ate them. She enjoyed interacting with the other kids.

More Pics from the Hospital

 Here are a few more pictures from our time at the hospital.

Family Visit

Josie had so much fun with Grandma, Kathryn and Laura and her cousin Sarah while they were in town visiting Evie/Carrot.

 

Josie likes to recount this particular moment when she and Sarah were licking Kathryn... "and everybody was laughing!"

Dan's Ginormous Lettuce and Josie's Baby Carrier

Helping Daddy Paint

Sisters getting to know each other

Today was Evie's first full day at home. Josie got to spend more time with her. Josie is very gentle and likes to touch her baby sister, help change her diapers, and bring her blankets, and "soft toys".

Evie looks a lot like her dad when he was a baby, in this picture. Her hair is thick, dark brown with blond tips like she got highlights done in utero:

This picture is so cute we had to include it.

New Mattress

We finally got a new mattress after years of shopping and indecision. Josie loved climbing on the old one as we made the transition.

Josie Drawing

Josie likes to draw and has a lot of control holding a marker, chalk, or pen. Here she is tracing her fingers and making lines with a marker.

And this picture shows her outlining the pavers with lines of chalk.

Babies at the doctor

Josie is making good use of the doctor kit that Grandma gave her.  Her interest in doctors was stimulated reading Madeline and Curious George Goes to the Doctor.

Brushing Teeth

We're constantly looking for new ways to get Josie to brush her teeth. She often won't complete the job herself, and says "no no no!" when we try to help her.  Lisa had the brilliant idea of having Josie's dinosaur bath toy help with toothbrushing. (The toy's name is "Carousel Dinosaur.")  Josie was happy to let the dinosaur help her.  This strategy lasted a few days.