9 Months: Insane

Aiyana has officially been out of the womb longer than she was in the womb, and that's just CRAZY!!!

And not sure if you can see it but her first tooth is popping through on the bottom. It about time!

Oh, and being a big sister is more fun (and more adorable) than ever.

Beach Bum

We're back in Brooklyn, but Mommy couldn't head back without one more trip to the beach. So while Daddy and I took a long nap yesterday afternoon, Mommy took Aiyana on a short walk to Powers Landing, the little bayside beach near our rental house.

 

Aiyana didn't mind sand on her hands or between her toes. In fact, she loved it!

And there's no exception to what Aiyana will put in her mouth. Yes, those are sandy rocks and seashells. Just think of them as nature's teething toys.

Mommy Needs a Vacation

This is our last night in Cape Cod. With an opinionated and feisty toddler going through a throwing phase and a no potty phase, and a nine-month-old baby with continued separation anxiety and restless nights of sleep, it hasn't exactly been a relaxing vacation for Mommy and Daddy. 

But we did eat really, really well--Italian, Indian, Mexican, Israeli, and Ben and Jerry's (!) 

 

And while the rest of the family was off boogie boarding, fishing and shopping, we made sure to find a playground in every town we visited.

 

 

One thing is for sure--ice cream and playgrounds make for two very happy girls!

Family Vacation

Mommy and Daddy (okay, it was Mommy) left our nice camera outside the other night and it got rained on. Miraculously, the camera seems to be working, but we couldn't use it for a day or two, so the only vacation photos we have are on Mommy's phone.

The family vacation in Cape Cod is going well. I love playing with our cousins, Jadon and Ronen, and Aiyana adores her silly Uncle Hillel.

The boys can be a bad influence on me at times, but other times, I'm the bad influence on them. Here they are hovering over me as I watch (yet another) episode of Olivia. They don't seem to care that it's about a girlie little pig that likes ballet and playing dress up.

Monday was our first day at the beach and it was about 50% successful. Aiyana loved it and couldn't seem to get enough. She was fascinated by the sand, and didn't seem to mind the grittiness or the flavor.

I, on the other hand, spent the first 45 minutes on the beach having the biggest tantrum of my life. Why, you ask? Because Daddy went to park the car, and that just wasn't okay. Once I finally calmed down, Daddy wiped the foam from my mouth and the sand from my thumb, and I curled up under a towel for a much-needed nap.

That was a rough start to vacation, so Mommy thought she should give me a second chance to experience the beach. So we hit the nearby bay at 7:30am this morning.

The bay was quite and peaceful, and full of traces of sea life. I found some nice shells and even stuck my feet in the water. But shortly after that, I lost my balance in the water and got my shirt wet, so that was the end of the beach for me. I was so upset that I insisted we put all the shells back in the water. So naturally, we did. Some fights just aren't worth fighting, right Mom?

And through all my drama and tantrums, Aiyana just went with the flow. I think she's a beach bum, like Mommy.

Clearly, I prefer activities that are more familiar and less wet, like the movies. And this evening's feature wasn't just any movie. It was the drive-in! I was too busy eating popcorn to pay any attention to the film, but that's okay, because Batman is a little inappropriate for a 2-year-old anyway.

Lucky Number Thirteen

We're in Cape Cod this week with Daddy's family (the Israeli and Massachusetts counterparts.) It's been a great reunion with the family, although a little emotional, since yesterday would have been Abba's 67th birthday.

But today is a new day and there's still lots to celebrate. Mommy and Daddy got married thirteen years ago today. They tied the knot back in July 1999, and it was hot, humid, and sweaty day in Rome, NY. And today was just as hot and sweaty in Wellfleet, MA.

Mommy and Daddy still love each other like crazy, and they fell in love two more times since 1999. First with their Zadia Love.

And then with their Aiyana Eden.

Happy Anniversary Mommy and Daddy. Your girls love you soooo much. So much, in fact,  that we just want to be with you all the time (see above.)


 But maybe we'll be good little girls this evening and sleep soundly so you can have a few minutes to celebrate on your own :)

xo

Pillow Pile

One of my new favorite games is putting people (and my dolls) to bed. I pull out every blanket and pillow, make a big pile, and pretend it's a bed. Then I ask everyone to whisper and tiptoe.

And I get a little upset when Aiyana climbs all over the bed I made. But apparently, Aiyana enjoys climbing on my pillow pile.