First, the young hipster went retro on us, enjoying this throwback Fisher-Price schoolhouse that Daddy played with (usually on that same spot on that same floor) 30-something years ago.
That wasn't nearly as fun, however, as the classic children's game, Watch Stuff Slide Off Dziadzia's Bald Head. Seriously. Who didn't spend at least one-third of their childhood playing that game?
After a lovely early-Spring stroll on the Riverwalk and a trip to Grandpa Tony's Restaurant (what visit to Bay City would be complete without it?) it was back to Busia and Dziadzia's house for dessert.
We're actually trying to keep Zoe on an organic and preservative-free diet (the ultimate in "do as I say, not as I do" parenting), while her immune system matures and her preferences are formed, but our pediatrician suggested we try ice cream to help put some baby fat on her skinny butt. As Sonja says, "there's no better ice cream than doctor-prescribed ice cream."
In our prior experiences, we didn't get the impression Zoe cared much for ice cream. She ate it with the same level of exhuberance she exhibited with green beans or sweet potatoes. In fact, I'm still sure she likes her spinach and mashed potatoes better. But when Busia tried to avert a mess by cleaning up her quickly-melting treat, Zoe clearly let it be known she wasn't interested in sharing. Guess we'll need to start working on that.
After covering herself, Elmo and several other toys in ice cream, she was in need of a bath before our ride home. Some day she's going to be mad at Mommy for this Alfalfa shot:
Guess we should mention the excuse for making the long-overdue trip home was to check out Busia's newly-remodeled kitchen. It looks awesome! Busia particularly likes her new monster-sized, single-bowl sink that she proudly exclaimed could easily double as a baby bathtub. It's true. And Zoe broke that sink in by dropping a deuce in it... something she's never done during a bath before. Classically funny. Needless to say, we won't be eating over for a while.
With the visit coming to an end, Zoe gives "The World's Best Ciocia" (seriously, she has a coffee mug that officially proclaims her as such) a goodbye hug.
All that entertaining really tuckered our little one out. She slept the whole ride home and let Mommy transfer her from the car seat to the crib without waking up, something that never happens these days. She also slept a solid seven and a half hours... also something that has been rare lately.
Looking forward to our next adventure!
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How much for a new sink busia????
That's just classic!
CAJ
I think some where in my sons thirty-something years I must have at least once coined the phrase 'some things are just better left unsaid'. It must have been one of those 'in one ear, out the other' days.
Zoe's Busia
I hope Zoe and dziadzia got to play "Put a ringer on the baby's head and see what she does". This is/was a classic played prior to "slide something off dziadzia's bald head" but before coo-loo-loo. All that is/was needed is a set of those colored rings from their stacker. Incidentally trying to get all ringers spinning on ends on the floor at one time is also a classic challenge. Greatauntie in IL
Hey, how did Zoe get into Bay City without us knowing?? :) Although we're harboring germs so she was probably better off without a visit from the Frazier's. Glad to see you're allowing Zoe some edible pleasures in life. Chocolate cake ought to be on the agenda soon, right? ;-) As usual, she's a doll. And growing like a weed. Love to you all from Mark, Katie and I.
Cousin Cindy
MY DARLING ZOE CAME TO VISIT AND LEFT BUSIA AND DZIADZIA EXHAUSTED BY NIGHT'S END WITH BOTH OF US ASLEEP BEFORE OUR HEADS HIT THE PILLOW....WE ALSO MADE A BET ON HOW LONG ZOE WOULD SLEEP AND DZIADZA WON EASILY. BELIEVE IT OR NOT I'M WALKING ON AIR!! GOD, I LOVE THAT MUSIC. NOW MY GRANDDAUGHTER HAS A NEW GAME SHE LIKES TO PLAY, WHICH IS CUT ONE AND THEN LAUGH LIKE HELL WHEN WE RUN HER TO THE BEDROOM TO CHANGE HER AND THERE IS NOTHING TO CLEAN UP. SHE'S A MERRY PRANKSTER. AND SHE COULD TEACH SOME TRUCKERS(THINK ALL YOU CAN EAT BURRITOS BAR) A THING OR TWO ABOUT CHEESE-CUTTING. I HAD A GREAT TIME, ESPECIALLY THE WALK IN THE PARK AND FINDING OUT ZOE'S STROLLER HAD A ROOF PORTHOLE SO SHE COULD COMMUNICATE WITH WHOMEVER WAS PILOTING HER. AND WE BOTH SANG, "BELIEVE IT OR NOT....."
Anyone know where I can get my hands on some doctor-prescribed meatloaf?
Oh come on! "Classic" what about "vintage" or "antique". Now those have some panache... (aka joining the old-timers)
Your mom looks great as a brunette!
His mom once was a brunette. :)
Leave it to Busia to take the ice cream cone away from Zoe. Shame on you Busia. She is still a little doll. Wish I had known the Rezler family was coming into town.
Aunt Kathy
Interesting post, this baby is so cute
I really like this cute baby.
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