Pea in the Pod

Last week Jeff had a conference in Baltimore, and Kate and I joined him on Friday night. Kate is in love with the city and I have to admit, it's paradise for kids. We didn't have time to go back to the aquarium but the Children's Museum was wonderful. Definitely worth a visit! Kate also enjoyed dinner at PF Chang's. After a big plate of calamari, shrimp, broccoli, and tofu, she still had room to order a gigantic dessert, some kind of chocolate mountain surrounded by berries. I didn't think so much food could fit into a little girl, particularly one who seems to be stuck at 36 pounds. Here she is, having a blast!

:: Jade @ 5:38 AM

Kate graduated from pre-K this week and we celebrated with a family dinner party. At her request, the menu included lobster bisque, shrimp scampi, and white cake with pink frosting. I gave her a gold heart locket with tiny pictures of me and Daddy and she can't stop opening it. Before the party we enjoyed a graduation ceremony at the school, complete with cap, gown, and certificate. The kids performed their favorite songs and each had a little speech. Kate's part was "What I want to be when I grow up". Her statement, word by word: "When I grow up, I want to be a musical instrument... (pause)player!"

:: Jade @ 5:25 AM

[ Monday, June 07, 2010 ]

Yesterday I witnessed the following exchange between Kate and David:

Kate: Daddy, can you pick me up very early from school tomorrow?
David: What do you mean by very early?
Kate: Earlier than early

:: Jade @ 12:25 PM

[ Friday, June 04, 2010 ]

While I was in Southeast Asia for work and vacation, Kate went on a short trip to New York with the grandparents. She saw two Broadway shows, spent an entire day in Central Park and visited all the tourist sites. She has absolutely decided that she will live in New York when she grows up. I just nod and smile, remembering that last year she wanted to live in Paris, and the year before it was Brazil. On the good news side, the anxiety over school has eased up, perhaps because graduation is approaching and she will have the entire summer to play and travel with the grandparents. She is also looking forward to going to Japan with us for the first time in November, and spending New Year's in France. I am so happy that she enjoys traveling and that we can provide the opportunities. When I was a child, I dreamed of seeing the world. Now, my dream is to show it to her.

:: Jade @ 11:02 AM


	[ Friday, June 18, 2010 ] Last week Jeff had a conference in Baltimore, and Kate and I joined him on Friday night. Kate is in love with the city and I have to admit, it's paradise for kids. We didn't have time to go back to the aquarium but the Children's Museum was wonderful. Definitely worth a visit! Kate also enjoyed dinner at PF Chang's. After a big plate of calamari, shrimp, broccoli, and tofu, she still had room to order a gigantic dessert, some kind of chocolate mountain surrounded by berries. I didn't think so much food could fit into a little girl, particularly one who seems to be stuck at 36 pounds. Here she is, having a blast! :: Jade @ 5:38 AM Kate graduated from pre-K this week and we celebrated with a family dinner party. At her request, the menu included lobster bisque, shrimp scampi, and white cake with pink frosting. I gave her a gold heart locket with tiny pictures of me and Daddy and she can't stop opening it. Before the party we enjoyed a graduation ceremony at the school, complete with cap, gown, and certificate. The kids performed their favorite songs and each had a little speech. Kate's part was "What I want to be when I grow up". Her statement, word by word: "When I grow up, I want to be a musical instrument... (pause)player!" :: Jade @ 5:25 AM [ Monday, June 07, 2010 ] Yesterday I witnessed the following exchange between Kate and David: Kate: Daddy, can you pick me up very early from school tomorrow? David: What do you mean by very early? Kate: Earlier than early :: Jade @ 12:25 PM [ Friday, June 04, 2010 ] While I was in Southeast Asia for work and vacation, Kate went on a short trip to New York with the grandparents. She saw two Broadway shows, spent an entire day in Central Park and visited all the tourist sites. She has absolutely decided that she will live in New York when she grows up. I just nod and smile, remembering that last year she wanted to live in Paris, and the year before it was Brazil. On the good news side, the anxiety over school has eased up, perhaps because graduation is approaching and she will have the entire summer to play and travel with the grandparents. She is also looking forward to going to Japan with us for the first time in November, and spending New Year's in France. I am so happy that she enjoys traveling and that we can provide the opportunities. When I was a child, I dreamed of seeing the world. Now, my dream is to show it to her. :: Jade @ 11:02 AM		weblog photo gallery list of names events calendar contact us April 2004 May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 October 2004 November 2004 December 2004 January 2005 February 2005 March 2005 April 2005 May 2005 June 2005 July 2005 August 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007 August 2007 September 2007 December 2007 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 July 2008 September 2008 November 2008 December 2008 January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009 August 2009 September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010 August 2010 September 2010 October 2010 January 2011 June 2011