We had a fantastic 4-day weekend last week and I want to record a few highlights.

Saturday - Egg and I (L) drove into the alewife station and took the T into Harvard Square. The two of us had a blast strolling around doing errands (clogs for Mom, Robeez shoes for E). And I was psyched to learn that you can roll a stroller right into the restroom at Peets -- well, at least the women's room. Killer coffee and a stroller-friendly restroom, what a combo.

Sunday - We all went to Maya Barnoff's 1st birthday party. We ate pizza and I split a giant piece of carror cake with E. she loved it. I probably let her eat too much of it becuase it took me an hour to get her down for an afternoon nap. oh well, live and learn. the other hit that day was the puple balloon she got at the party. She clutched it for about 2 hours straight that evening -- even held it with one hand while she ate with the other.

Monday - can't remember what we did

Tuesday - warmed up to a balmy 30 and we went for a walk. I love the hot pocket, keeps her toasty in the jogger.

The other big event that weekend was the much anticipated car seat turn around. Car trips are a whole new experience now that the Egg is facing forward. much much better.

Elizabeth is officially crawling. Not just once in a while, but all the time now. Her launch pad is usually the dining room. In the old days she'd play peacefully in there while we did stuff in the kitchen. Those days are long gone. From the dining room she'll zip into the kitchen and of course head straight for the un-baby-proofed areas like a low drawer that has sharp pointy things. Or somethings she heads northeast through the living room and into her play room. she's very pleased with herself. But the destination that always calls to her is Noe the cat. I think Noe loves the attention, but is a little nervous. This once helpless, stationery little baby is now coming at her at full steam.

Even now that she's on the move, she still prefers company to being alone. She loves games --all kinds of games: peek-a-boo, pulling tissues out of the box, and rolling a ball back and forth with you. She's mastered the little kitchen and puts the food cubes in the holes, then pushes a button to make them come out the other side. This game is designed for 2-yr olds so Egg is clearly ahead of the pack.