On the Potty Train

I won't bore (or gross you out) with the nitty gritty details, we but are in the midst of helping Dagny potty train and she's doing really well!  We are enjoying the lack of diaper purchasing and disposing while she is enjoying all the underwear options.

When your sister is potty training, I guess anything goes!

Everything's a team effort around here, so why should potty training be any different?

Dagny Hits the Gym

Last weekend was one of Dagny's friends' birthday parties at a local kids' gym. We had never been to this gym (unlike the 3 others nearby) and she had a blast! Wearing her leotard was my suggestion, but she couldn't wait to take her sweatpants and fleece off to show everyone once we arrived!

Her two best buddies were there and they had a great time together.

 

I guess she's ready to take a class without either of us now that she's three :) Something tells me she'd be just fine!

Fall Holidays in NY and at Home

We got ready to head to NY for Rosh Hashanah in September by painting some apple trees for GG's dining room decor.

We had two lovely dinners with family and friends down in Westchester and the morning before we left, we went to a beautiful spot on the water to walk, climb, and explore before having our own Rosh Hashanah family service.

We were home for both Yom Kippur and Sukkot.  The kids had a blast at our preschool Sukkot Party despite that it was too rainy and cold for us to celebrate in the sukkah outside.  Here's Dagny showing her lulav and etrog to the Rabbi.

 And dancing with them.

 Graham cracker and pretzel sukkahs!

Team Dad Heads to NY (in August)

The second to last week of summer, while I was getting my classroom ready, Dan took the kids to see his family in NY and they had a blast!

First up, a nature preserve! (Thank you to GG for all the great photos!)

Second, a visit with Cousin CJ in Brooklyn!

And a special guest appearance by Uncle Carl!

 

 Then, off to a splash park near Prospect Park.

 

Later that week,  our favorite Mamaroneck playground.

 With frozen yogurt for all!

 And finally...Coney Island!

I think next summer, I better get in on this NY fun!!