Spring is Springing

I figured since Gary is laying off the blog, maybe I should step in and try to update things. We have really been enjoying the time together as a family. Addison is as sweet as can be and we are trying to keep up with her energy. March and April are the notification months for preschool admission in the Fall. We found out that we were accepted to EBI in Oakland and Holy Family Day Home in San Francisco. We are waiting on a Montessori program in the city. The final determination will rest on where we decide to live. We have fallen in love with the city again!

So far, we have ferried to Tiburon, trollied to the Embaracadero, Golden Gate parked it (aquarium and playground) and lunched at the Ferry Building. Yesterday we walked across the Golden Gate bridge and went to Coit Tower. It was a truly gorgeous day yesterday! This is why we live in San Francisco.

Addison tried out a gymnastics class today and absolutely loved it. We are trying to keep her as occupied as possible - makes her more compliant!!!!

Other good news is that I should finally be employed next week. Looking forward to my new job. The commute is going to be a BEAR, but I am fortunate to have found this job. The anesthesia jobs have all but disappeared in the Bay Area due to the economy. No one is immune.

Hope this finds you all well.

The blog is suffering!!!  I can't keep up, I just joined Facebook, between that and the blog...  it seems to be too much.  The blog is starting to feel like a "job".  Not a good sign.  Let's see, what interesting things have been going on?  Well, we're trying to get Adds into Pre K.  I've heard how competitive it is in the city, but until you're "in" it you have no idea.  Two words: Waiting List.  We've found a school in Oakland that we really like called, well, EBI for short.  It's a Spanish immersion program.  We really want her to learn a second language.  In Preschool the teachers speak only Spanish to the kids.  Sounds intense to me (I don't speak Spanish), but at this age the kids are like little sponges, they soak up everything.  Apparently they do very well.  We took Addison to her one hour "evaluation" last weekend.  She did well, the teacher said, "Very Independent" as we were leaving.  I took it as a compliment.

Our friend John Paul was it town last weekend.  Addison loves her "Uncle Johnny"!!!  We had alot of fun and alot of Food!!!  Today we went to the Aquarium in Golden Gate Park.  It was Great!!!  Addison loved the Butterflies.  One landed on her shoe.  She was so happy!!!  Other than that, not much is new.  We're just trying to enjoy the Bay Area while Dwain isn't working.  He's getting a little antsy, he'd like to start working sooner than March 2nd., but we're enjoying having him here!

I'm laying in bed catching up on everyone's blogs.  Sounds like everybody is having fun, except me!  I'm still sick!!!  Okay, so, I'm not in bed because I'm sick, I'm just feeling a little lazy today (that's not unusual for me).  Plus, it's rainy and grey outside.  A great day to relax, even if it's only for a couple of hours during Addison's nap time!  As far as my illness, I just have that gross "Typhoid Mary" cough that tastes like I took a shot of bleach (too much info.?),  where everyone slowly moves away from you when they hear it.  I'm trying to get back to the gym, but I don't wanna be hacking up a lung on the treadmill.  And now that we're working out at Gold's Gym in the Castro again, image is everything!!!  It's more than everything!  I feel like I need to be thin and buff BEFORE I go to the gym!!!

Addison is sick too.  She has the same cough that I have.  She also has some kind of eye infection, the poor thing.  She woke up yesterday morning and her eyelashes were crusted together.  She wanted to go on one of the Street Cars that run up and down Market St.  We're always up for giving her a new experience.  The next day we took a Trolley down to the Ferry Building where we looked at all of the goods, from organic honey to exotic house plants.  She loved the tank of live lobsters!  Personally, it made me want to barf.  Anyway, I'm sure I don't have to tell any of you how dirty public transportation is.  Alas, eye infection.  

Don't get me wrong, we're very Happy.  Albeit not very Healthy at the moment, except for Dwain, he never gets sick.  I'm looking forward to stepping out into the world, among the living!  SOON!!!   

Peace On Earth...

'nough said!!!

These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

Addison has a shoe fetish!!!  ALREADY!!!  We can be in Target, in the toy section, and there is no problem when Dwain or I tell her she can't have the toy she is playing with.  BUT, get her into the shoe section, and there's no way we're leaving without a new pair of shoes.  Last time we were at Target, I tried to be the disciplinarian that I so clearly am not, and told her she couldn't have a pair of shoes this time.  The girl fell out!  She screamed so loud, I was afraid security was going to be called.  So, of course, I frantically looked for the shoes she wanted in her size!  How do kids go from a scream so loud it can shatter glass, to a gleeful smile in half of a second?  Look out, Jimmy Choo!!!  She has also taken to wearing our shoes.  Whether it be slippers, boots, flip flops.  She loves them all.  I remember wearing my Mom's heals around the house.  Hind sight is 20/20 right, Mom?!?!  I think we need a few pair of heels for her to clunk around in, because as you'll see in the pictures, it's just not the same!  I'll have Dwain look for his.  JUST KIDDING!!!   

New 'Do!

Inspired by my sister-in-law Raquel, I have been braiding Addison's hair!  Raquel's daughter Ainsley, always has the cutest hair.  I have been doing Addison's hair in various patterns of  "Afro-puffs" for over two years now, which I love, but I thought it was time for a change.  After all, I am a trained professional!  Plus I feel pressure to always have Addi's hair looking fab since, ya know, I am a trained professional!  While spending Christmas with Dwain's side of the family I decided to ask Raquel for some hair advice.  She was so sweet, she showed me all of the products(Carol's Daughter), brushes and hair bands she uses on Ainsley.  All of which I have purchased.  What a difference!  Thanks Raquel!!!  Ainsley too!!! 

Now This Is A Dog Park!

For some reason in the Maryland/D.C. area, there aren't any dog parks?!?!?!  Now, there's a HUGE soccer/baseball/volleyball field every two feet, but no dog parks?!?!?!  San Francisco is a VERY dog friendly city, almost everyone has a dog here.  In our current location, we are within blocks of at least four wonderful dog parks.  This is Ft. Funston, a short drive away.  We were just commenting today on how happy our dogs are here, compared to MD.  Juna and Lola are used to running, jumping and chasing squirrels and birds.  There wasn't much of that in MD.  Consequently, they have both gotten a little lazy and  gained a little weight.  Unfortunately, so have I!!!  I'm calling it my "D.C. 10", pounds that is!  Hopefully, now that we are home, in one of the most walkable cities, we will all be healthier!!!