Hi Everyone....

With April approaching and another year passing (can you believe they all will be 2 soon?) I was hoping to organize another playdate. We would love to see everyone again and catch up! Can people let me know if they are interested and if so what day of the week and time works best?

Hope all is well---

Erin, Emma & Michael

hi girls! laura- so nice to run into you guys yesterday! i looked at the together in motion schedule and they have open play mon - 11-1230 and 130-5, tue 10-1230 and 130-5 and wed 930-1230 and 130-5. can any of those times work for all of us to get together for a little while during this special vacation week??

Hi Everyone!

Do you have any plans for Wednesday afternoon? I know it'll be hard with everyone taking naps, but I wanted to have a small birthday party =)

I was thinking about Full Moon at 5 pm. Can you come?

It was wonderful to have seen everyone this morning (Jen/Cady & Julie/Ethan I was sorry to hear you both weren't feeling well.) We had a terrific time and look forward to the next opportunity (and it shouldn't take us so long next time :) ) to be togehter. Hope everyone continues to be well.

Erin (& Michael & Emma & Michael)

Ok, so the votes are in....the date is set for Sunday, January 13th from 9:30 - 10:30 at my house. My address is 11 Sawmill Brook Rd, Winchester (781-369-2227). I'll have coffee and some muffins from the Gingerbread Construction Company for the adults :) ! We are so looking forward to seeing everyone! (And if I am reading things correctly Elena, Jen, Julie, Tarryn, Laura, and Mika will be joining us). Please let me know if things change.

Erin

I'm so excited that so many people are interested in getting together. I am trying to incorporate everyone's feedback in terms of dates and times....so how about Sunday, January 13th or Sunday, January 20th from 9:30 - 11:30? If there are other suggestions I am totally open to it. And, given that I initiated the post can I assume it will be here? (Unless someone else feels strongly about it????)

Please let me know if this works and for who so that I can get some delicious Mommy treats :)

Erin

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! And, let's make plans for a weekend playgroup....so everyone can come and catch up....thoughts?

Erin

Less than week ago we were still there. BFing before bed time and "all night long"

So, I justed wanted to follow up with my experience at the Leap School....and start by saying thanks for all the helpful feedback Jen & Julie.

Perhaps I should start by stating my goal...Emma has so enjoyed the Isis classes---specifically the opportunity to interact with same age children and the activities (which are different from the ones at home). I was looking for a twice-a-week program which would continue to offer her those things.

The Leap School was not as clean as I had hoped, although again I haven't seen anything to compare it to (other then my house). Some of the teachers I took to, others I did not (and I appreciate I don't get to choose). I thought the structure of the day and the amount of time there was fine....but I had a hard time imagining Emma away from me :(. Your were right in that some of the space was not real warm and inviting Julie. I think what I would ideally like is a couple of kids at my house with a teacher and an assistant :)))). They answered all of our questions fine and I am sure it is a fine place...maybe I'm just not ready.

On the other hand I am finding it difficult to find inexpensive or free activities for Emma's age (especially ones where I can incorporate Michael). I'll keep looking...thanks for the suggestions Jen.

Take care,
Erin

Hi everyone...it's been forever since I have written - although it appears that it has been awhile since live journal has been active. Emma and Michael are both doing well. And, I hope/think I have hit a stride with both kids. I/Michael are still am not sleeping through the night....and we are working on it. Emma has successfully transitioned to a twin bed with guard rails for both naps and overnights. We are absolutely moving it positive directions.

I am writing about interviewing toddler/pre-school programs....does anyone have any advice? What should I be looking at or asking? What would I want to know that they did or had or didn't have? I would really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks, Erin

So sorry that Fynn and I have been MIA for so long. The reason why? Fynn is a BIG BROTHER!!

Leif Ciar Mac Carthy born Oct 5th, 6lbs 8ounces, three weeks early.

He is beautiful and is doing very well. We are so excited (exhausted) and having lots of fun.

We miss everyone terribly. Happy Halloween to all!

love, Tarryn and Fynn

Did you ever tried cruise? 

We never did, so now we are trying to decide if it's a good idea.  

What do you think?

Hello all!

I just wanted to say hi - we are all settled now in Concord, NH, and I haven't remembered to check LiveJournal in ages! It is great to get some glimpses of your lives. I hope you can post some pictures onto the site soon, I would love to see how big everyone is now. We have new pictures up at http://flickr.com/photos/calebandtricia/.

Concord is a great town and we love our house (which we are just renting for the year we'll be here). Ruby is having a blast, I think she likes having more room (our apartment in Cambridge was pretty small) and also she loves the trees and squirrels and such. My mom is living with us and taking care of Ruby during the day, which is working out well (and we have enough space that it's not too hard having a new roommate).

I hope you all are doing great, I think about you all a lot and miss you! If you are ever up my way please come visit!!

I just wanted to share with everyone the birth of our son, Michael Lawrence on August 25th. He was 8 lbs, 10oz and 21 inches long. Labor started Saturday morning around 8 and he was born at 6:15 pm. All are doing well...we did have a little scare on Tuesday night after spending hours in Children's ER to find that Michael has a non-displaced fracture of the skull. It appears that the fracture was the result of the birth process. It will take 4-6 weeks to heal and he will be good as new.

Emma is doing well, although I still have my mother in town for another week and Emma is glued to her hip, getting lots of attention. She has had a different schedule every day (her own doing), which has been tricky. She is very affectionate with Michael - her new favorite thing is hold Michael and she likes to do that all the time.

I'll keep everyone posted on what it is like after my Mom leaves....

I'm thinking of everyone; especially those who are returning to work soon.

Take care,
Erin

Is anyone interested in going to Garden in the Woods for a stroll next Friday?  I've been wanting to check it out there for a long time - it's supposed to be really nice.  The link is pasted below.  Let me know!

http://www.newfs.org/garden.htm