Yup, I tried to keep up, but Lily is some seriously high maintenance right now. Know why? Because she's a baby! :-) So I've decided that one long entry each month is better than no entries for seven or eight weeks at a time because I'm so busy that the thought of sitting down to write all of this gives me hives. A little frazzled? You betcha. Don't get me wrong, I'm so very proud of our daughter, and I love her so much it hurts, but on days when i have a choice between spending my twelve free minutes either showering or typing this blog... I like bein' clean.
So let's get this show on the road. December was great fun all around. Jason's Dad came to visit, and meet Lily for the first time. He didn't like her.
KIDDING!!!! Of course he loves her - he's a wonderful guy, and she's the most adorable baby who ever lived. Not that I'm biased. Granddad even got to put in some quality babysitting time, as I dressed a show for the first time in a year. Yep, I was back at Lion King for one show, which was fun because it's the same show, but in a different theater. It's kind of like someone saying, 'Hey, I want you to cook me your favorite dinner... but we've completely rearranged your kitchen.'
And then I was back at Lion King for a few more shows. And some more daywork. And some more shows. And some more daywork. And then I took Lily to work with me. The Christmas season on Broadway is frustrating for Wardrobe Supervisors because all the people who normally cover sick days and vacations are working at Radio City Music Hall or How the Grinch Stole Christmas... the Musical. No really.
Lily has a blast coming to work with me, because she rarely has to play by herself for more than ten minutes at a time. She has her own playpen that lives in the wardrobe room (thank you, toys'r'us clearance sale!), and a set of toys that are only for when I'm at work. It's fun for me because taking her in to work for the day requires more than a diaper bag - we take a small (carry-on sized) rolling suitcase packed to the brim with diapers, food, extra clothes, and toys. So when we get on the commuter train, everyone assumes that we're tourists, and I'm traveling alone in The Big City with my tiny baby, so they're extra nice to us and offer to carry my bag up and down the stairs. I used to correct them, but people were so excited about doing their Good Samaritan good deed for the day, so I let them believe it. I don't want to harsh their mellow.
Christmas! Lily got tons of cool stuff, and ate tons of cool wrapping paper. Well she tried, but I'm pretty sure she didn't ingest too much. She's still at an age where the paper is just as cool as the gift, so in her mind, she got twice as many things!!! We cooked turkey and fixins' on Christmas Eve, and ordered pizza Christmas day. It was lovely.
New foods this month - peas, squash, plums, avocado, apples, banana, and green beans. Banana and avocado did NOT go over well, but she loves everything else.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Officially... Cutest hat ever.
More paper.... And cardboard! It's like Christmas! Oh, wait...
Is it me? Is it my color?
Yes. And yes. Absolutely adorable.
A book wrapped in paper?!? Best edible present ever!
The cardboard is for Lily to drool on... The cover art of Patrick Stewart is for MOMMY to drool on.
Lily, concerned she might inherit her mother's lack of stature, investigates calf extensions. Pink ones.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Week 17
I don't know how else to put it, it was a busy week, not always in a good way.
Jason is working 8am to midnight this week, so he is staying in a hotel across the street from the theater until Cyrano goes into previews. We actually came in and stayed the night with him for a few nights, so that he could have some baby/daddy bonding time, which was a journey in itself, believe me. (see Driving to PA, back in August.)
Wednesday was Jason's birthday, which he celebrated by... well, by working for 16 hours, and then going to sleep. We're planning a small celebration in a few weeks, when he's hopefully had some rest.
And sadly, we had to say goodbye to a dear family member. Diva, my 13-year-old cat and universally accepted first child, had to be put to sleep this week. His cancer had advanced and he had stopped eating, and the vet assured me that there was no recovery from what he was experiencing. I miss him terribly, but he will be in our hearts forever.
Our friends Laurie and Andy came to visit - it's always great to see them, plus Laurie brought us cool new clothes for Lily.
That's all for this week - I guess the lesson is cherish the time you have. And get some sleep. :-)
Studyin'
The overacheiver - already cramming for preschool entrance exams!
A Study in Sleep
Lily gets artsy on us. We really should get her an agent...
Laurie. Andy. Baby. Watching Andy feeding Lily was fun. And funny. Mostly fun.
My kid bevels.
Laurie and Lily hangin' out. Is Lily flipping us off just a little?
The Diva Rest in Peace, furry friend.
Jason is working 8am to midnight this week, so he is staying in a hotel across the street from the theater until Cyrano goes into previews. We actually came in and stayed the night with him for a few nights, so that he could have some baby/daddy bonding time, which was a journey in itself, believe me. (see Driving to PA, back in August.)
Wednesday was Jason's birthday, which he celebrated by... well, by working for 16 hours, and then going to sleep. We're planning a small celebration in a few weeks, when he's hopefully had some rest.
And sadly, we had to say goodbye to a dear family member. Diva, my 13-year-old cat and universally accepted first child, had to be put to sleep this week. His cancer had advanced and he had stopped eating, and the vet assured me that there was no recovery from what he was experiencing. I miss him terribly, but he will be in our hearts forever.
Our friends Laurie and Andy came to visit - it's always great to see them, plus Laurie brought us cool new clothes for Lily.
That's all for this week - I guess the lesson is cherish the time you have. And get some sleep. :-)
Studyin'
The overacheiver - already cramming for preschool entrance exams!
A Study in Sleep
Lily gets artsy on us. We really should get her an agent...
Laurie. Andy. Baby. Watching Andy feeding Lily was fun. And funny. Mostly fun.
My kid bevels.
Laurie and Lily hangin' out. Is Lily flipping us off just a little?
The Diva Rest in Peace, furry friend.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Week 13
13 weeks. Lily has officially been around as long as one season of a reality TV show. Seems like longer...
We went to our friends the Barrys' house for a Labor Day barbecue on Monday. We had a great time, and Lily and Josh are fast becoming friends.
I got tired of Lily spitting up in my hair, so I got it all chopped off - much better.
But aside from the spitting up, she's absolutely adorable. She's very chatty (in her own special language), very alert, and she stops traffic everywhere we go - little old ladies love her!
What We've Learned - The Binky Conspiracy-You may catch 99% of all pacifiers dropped, you may have lightning quick reflexes that superheroes envy, but you will never catch the one she drops on the bathroom floor. Or on the subway train. Or under the table at the greasy spoon diner. Or into the cat food dish.
Picture of the week - Lily and Josh hang on the couch together. Cute, ain't they?
How YOU doin'?
Lily's Sad Face
No! Not my toes!!!
We went to our friends the Barrys' house for a Labor Day barbecue on Monday. We had a great time, and Lily and Josh are fast becoming friends.
I got tired of Lily spitting up in my hair, so I got it all chopped off - much better.
But aside from the spitting up, she's absolutely adorable. She's very chatty (in her own special language), very alert, and she stops traffic everywhere we go - little old ladies love her!
What We've Learned - The Binky Conspiracy-You may catch 99% of all pacifiers dropped, you may have lightning quick reflexes that superheroes envy, but you will never catch the one she drops on the bathroom floor. Or on the subway train. Or under the table at the greasy spoon diner. Or into the cat food dish.
Picture of the week - Lily and Josh hang on the couch together. Cute, ain't they?
How YOU doin'?
Lily's Sad Face
No! Not my toes!!!
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Week 10
Lily is gearing up for a growth spurt, so this week's update had to wait until Lily was asleep. Really asleep, not that fake-out 'I will only sleep while you hold me' sleep.
It was a quiet week here at Casa Wilkosz. Lily is slowly warming to the idea of her baby swing, but only for a few minutes at a time. She is enthralled by the mobile over her crib, it is one of the only things that will calm her down on fussy days. (YAAY Brenda for sending us the Magic Mobile!)
We babysat one-year-old Max for our friends Alexis and Matt on Sunday. Two things -
1)Toddlers are much heavier than Lily and
2)We are not used to fast-moving mobile babies. That said, we LOVED playing with him! Next year wil be even more fun!
What we've learned this week:
More Baby Myths Exploded-There are so many pictures and advertisements out there showing angelic, perfectly composed sleeping babies, with their sweet little cherubic faces hinting at dreams of sugarplums and kitens... my daughter falls asleep looking like a wino on a bus station bench.
Picture of the Week:
Lily Nods Out
Couch Surfin' Jason teaches Lily the finer points of TiVo and Picture-inPicture
Lily Nods Out
Sweet, ain't she?
Whoa... Lily makes contact with the alien baby in the mirror.
MeetMyMonkey
This is Lily's monkey, her favorite toy (most of the time).
Hello, Monkey!
Lily has a love/hate relationship with the monkey.
Love Monkey!
Actually, it's a bit more complex than Love/Hate...
Cheeky Monkey!
"Did you say what I think you said?"
Sassy Monkey...
"Don't make me angry... You wouldn't like me when I'm angry..."
Mad Monkey!!!
"Don't talk to me!!!"
No Monkey.
"No PIctures! I'm talking to the Giraffe!"
It was a quiet week here at Casa Wilkosz. Lily is slowly warming to the idea of her baby swing, but only for a few minutes at a time. She is enthralled by the mobile over her crib, it is one of the only things that will calm her down on fussy days. (YAAY Brenda for sending us the Magic Mobile!)
We babysat one-year-old Max for our friends Alexis and Matt on Sunday. Two things -
1)Toddlers are much heavier than Lily and
2)We are not used to fast-moving mobile babies. That said, we LOVED playing with him! Next year wil be even more fun!
What we've learned this week:
More Baby Myths Exploded-There are so many pictures and advertisements out there showing angelic, perfectly composed sleeping babies, with their sweet little cherubic faces hinting at dreams of sugarplums and kitens... my daughter falls asleep looking like a wino on a bus station bench.
Picture of the Week:
Lily Nods Out
Couch Surfin' Jason teaches Lily the finer points of TiVo and Picture-inPicture
Lily Nods Out
Sweet, ain't she?
Whoa... Lily makes contact with the alien baby in the mirror.
MeetMyMonkey
This is Lily's monkey, her favorite toy (most of the time).
Hello, Monkey!
Lily has a love/hate relationship with the monkey.
Love Monkey!
Actually, it's a bit more complex than Love/Hate...
Cheeky Monkey!
"Did you say what I think you said?"
Sassy Monkey...
"Don't make me angry... You wouldn't like me when I'm angry..."
Mad Monkey!!!
"Don't talk to me!!!"
No Monkey.
"No PIctures! I'm talking to the Giraffe!"
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