Weekend Get Away

I'm sorry to those who've seen this picture but this captures Gavi at his best so I had to post it. This past weekend Yitzy and I went to a wedding in Toronto so Gavi went to his Gama Suri and Zadi's for shabbat in 'Jersey. As you can tell by the picture, he had a great time.

Put on your best clothing kids, we're goin' ta Sears

What do you think? Gavi had a great time in front of the camera.

It's getting to be a cold October so Gavi got to wear his new winter coat for the first time yesterday. It was funny to watch him getting used to the puffy garment. He dropped his passy a couple of times- poor kid tipped over trying to grab it. Reminded me of a scene in "A Christmas Story", poor little Randy Parker. If you don't know what I'm talking about then you just have to go see the movie.

Love to all!

Gavi's mommy

It's nice out, What not play?

It's freakishly warm for late October. But you won't hear Gavi complaining. We went to the Pepsico park yesterday for a while and ran around in their sculpture garden (yes we are that cultuered) and meditated by the pond filled with Coy. Okay, Gavi tried to meditate IN the pond but he did like the fishies.

They are called COY gavi, not fishies.

Gavi in Action

For those of you who miss seeing Gavi in action, here's two for you.

I have no excuse

Gavi is now 14 months. He's growing so fast. It's hard to believe how big he is compared to what he was a year ago. Gavi's vocabulary has not gone beyond yeah and nah. But he does manage to get what he wants with a good point of the finger. He didn't get his mother's red hair but he did get his mother's temper. But one thing has NOT changed- Gavi's love for his new toys' boxes. Reading this, I know it's wired. But just take a look at exhibit A- Gavi got his first set of wheels yesterday.

But we only got as far as the end of the drive way when hark! Gavi sees the box his car came in!
Let's just say it took a while to get him to come out.
Love to all.

Gavi's mom.

SUMMER FUN

Over the past couple of months we've been having some fun. Gavi and mommy took a week off from work and daycare to hang out with his cousins in from Israel. No pictures of that yet, but soon.

Yesterday, we had some play time in the front yard with daddy, take a look.

The Boy Loves the Water

Mommy and Daddy had some weddings to go to on Sunday so Gama Suri and Zadie took Gavi for the day. He lots of fun playing with his cousins but most of all he LOVED the water park. The boy just wont stop talking about it. Okay Gavi we know! You love water. Here are some shots courtesy of Gama and Zadie.

Who You Callin' Turkey?

This has been BIG week for changes. Gavi started full time daycare, I went back to work, and his 1st birthday was yesterday.

By the time I get home at the end of the day, it's already 5:30 and then Gavi's bed time is at 7:00. From the time we walk through the front door, we have dinner and then a bath, which doesn't leave us much room for mommy and me play time. So we try to make the best of the hour and a half.

It's hard to believe he's the big 1! He's grown so much. Sniff sniff.

Love to all.

Gavi's Mom

Yupper's. He's Got It.

Yes, Another Post

So out of guilt for going back to work full time, I'm trying to make it up to Gavi by doing fun things with him during my last week of freedom. We took him to an indoor play gym called "Leapin' Lizards". Needless to say, Gavi had the BEST time. He was all over the place and wore himself out. I've always been grossed out by the pool of plastic balls these places have. It's not like a swimming pool where the chlorine can somewhat disinfect what's been left behind by precious inhabitants. The ball pit just gives me the heebee jeebeeis. I saw a huge machine in the corner of the room properly labeled "plastic ball cleaner". So I thought, how dirty could it be? And with that, in Gavi went. He dove head first.

Gavi also enjoyed the tunnels

And was great at balencing himself on the unstable serfaces.

There is no doubt in my mind, we'll be there again.

Making Up For Lost Time

Here are some pictures from Hilton Head. Enjoy.

Gavi got up so early every day that we were able to watch the sun rise. Thanks Gavs.

What to do?

I know it's been almost a month since my last confession. We've been pretty busy. Gavi's been to Cape Cod and to Hilton Head since we last posted. He had a great time hangin' by both beaches and pools. If you asked him, he said he liked the beach better in Hilton Head but the weather was more tolerable in Cape Cod. Yes, Gavi is a snob.

Don't worry, we wore LOTS of sunscreen.

Gavi's in exploring mode. Getting into everything. He's found where mommy keeps all her shabbat serving pieces, cleaning supplies, and he's even learned how to open the oven when mommy (ok ok daddy) wants to cook.

Gavi's also started to think about what he wants to do with his life.

Does he want to clean houses? He can start with his mommy's.
Maybe he wants to work with computers.
Or maybe, just maybe, he wants to take after his daddy.

Only time will tell.

Much love.

First Pair of shoes

Guess what we bought! If the subject didn't give it away.

Watch What He's Doing Now

This walk is for you grandma! Happy 47th! (wink wink)
I know it's been a while but this was worth the wait!






I must say, he's a pretty determined young man. I don't even have to bribe him anymore. Well, if you don't count this second one.

He's a lot of fun.

Until next time!

Gavi's mom

ITS AMAZING!!!

Its amazing! Look what Gavi did all by himself. My son is brilliant.

Okay, he had SOME help.

Love to all.

Gavi's Mom.

Baby On the Go!

I have no photographic proof yet but Gavi took his first 5 steps yesterday. It's true. Ask Gama Suri! (If you'd like the number of where she can be reached, please ask) We tried to get him walking again- no such luck. But we have the camera at arm's reach at all times. We took Gavi for his second trip into Manhattan today. We walked some street fairs, at a burger or two (mommy not gavi), and saw some interesting people such as this fine lady--

Gavi couldn't stop looking at her hat. She was so nice to let him pick at at.

We went down to visit Aunt Yakira for her birthday party. I promised him a balloon.

As you can see he got one. But wouldn't let go of it for a solid hour. I can't tell you how hard it was to pry it out of his hands so we could give him dinner. The TV was a great diversion.

Wish there was more to tell.

T.T.F.N.

Gavi's Mom

Flour Power

I'd like to say that Gavi got into the flour on his own. That would be cute though. I was bored and wanted to have some fun with his creativity. I thought he might draw on the floor with his finger or something. Nope... the flour went right into his mouth. Grabbing a fist full and stuffing as much as he could... repeatedly! Well, at least he had fun doing it. And it made a great Kodak moment.

G-d Help Me When He Can Walk!

Gavi stood up for the first time all by him self yesterday. Yitzy wasn't there to see it, so we've been trying to get him to do it again. Alas, he refuses. But he is getting better at standing without help. Maybe I'll boycott his passy and see how that works. With his mobility growing (if that makes sense) he's getting into more and more trouble. I turn for one second, he's on top of his bus. Which is not made to be ridden. Gavi also likes to do the following...

I don't get it. But what ever floats his boat.

Love to all.

Gavi's Mom

What We've Been Up To

I know its been a while but I still have nothing to report. Gavi has four teeth coming in on the top, which has put him in a sour mood these past couple of days. The only thing that made him happy was playing with things he's not supposed to...
We've also made some trips to the studio with daddy. We're almost done with the CD so keep your eyes open. Maybe Gavi will have something of his own one day...

What is He Not Getting?

Gavi seems frustrated for some reason. I really don't get why. But I'm sure you'll get a laugh out of this. I'm such a mean mother.