Gardening

It has been a week of recovery since we returned from last weekend's Kazapalooza. Julian began the week with a cold and Sara ended the week with it. Zoe just keeps on ticking. We find it amazing that she has only had one minor cold (last fall) since we have been home from Kazakhstan with her. Julian and Sara have had what seems like a series of colds and flu in the last year, but Zoe doesn't seem phased. I guess she has an iron clad immune system!

While seemingly healthy all week, Zoe has been a little clingy since our return from Nashville. She is constantly asking for hugs, especially at (and after!) bedtime. We love the hugs but are curious what is behind them.

We had a couple playdates this week, including a fun one with Jila and Kiana who we met at Kazapalooza. They live in Winnipeg but were in Toronto this week celebrating Kiana's grandfather's birthday. We look forward to more play time with them this summer when they come back to Toronto.

A few days before we left for Nashville, I finally got some flowers planted. It was nice to have a helper this year!!

We live under a flight path - close enough for it to be interesting, but not so close that the noise interrupts conversation. Unless you are a little girl who loves watching airplanes!

Another airplane!

On the language front, Zoe has started saying "nope" instead of no. When asked a question, she will often begin with "ummmmm" as if she is deciding how to answer. She will also sometimes answer with "maybe..." in the same way that a parent uses "maybe" to suggest that one solution is better than another. For example, when asked what she wants for lunch she will answer "ummm, maybeeee Zoe should have ice cream."