Binky Be Gone!

I went to Coachella with a bunch of girlfriends last week followed by a biz trip in Vegas. While I was gone, Rahav took on the mighty task of doing away with Dante's drug of choice, his binky. Now he can only have it for naps and bed. When I got home I was shocked at how much his verbal skills have improved just from this alteration. Kudos to Abba! Rahav said he's also been saying Please, Thank You and Bless You. Everything is happy too - happy Dante, happy train, happy Lulu, Happy Happy Happy. Must be the rose colored sunglasses he has on :-)

Baby in Tummy

We're starting to teach Dante about the concept of baby and big brother. He's starting to get it and has shown a newfound interest in babies and will point them out on the street and go over to them with curiosity. In this photo he put his hands on my tummy and said "Baby in Tummy"

Easter Egg Hunt and Coloring

Easter fell early this year - April 12th - and we planned on a grand day outside bike riding and celebrating Spring. Unfortunately, New York weather didn't agree with us and it was frigid and windy. Rahav's complex had an easter egg hunt for the little ones and we bundled Dante up and took him outside for the hunt - which he normally would totally dig. He lasted two minutes before begging us to take him in. Oh well, we got him interested in coloring eggs for a bit, but unless chocolate or sugar of some sort was involved, he got easily distracted.

A Variety of PhotosT

Time sure does pass swiftly between posts yet Dante's life (and ours) is rich with events and excitement. Here's the latest photos I've taken of Dante in various stages of play. At soccer with his friend Rowan in the background, eagerly sitting on a ball waiting for his turn to run,
waving at mom while nestled in the bathtub. The next photo I caught in a local cafe on Avenue B while he enjoyed climbing on a velvet couch while the sun poured in. The last is his latest enjoyment, playing with his Megan doll and having her jump over his cars.