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January 31, 2013
North Park Outing
Yesterday, since it was super chilly and quite windy, we abandoned our usual trip to the park for a stroll around the North Park Mall. Charlie's favorite thing was the water fountains. And Walker's favorite thing was a surprise trip to the Lego store with Betsy!
Back at home with his double propeller helicopter creation!
January 30, 2013
Dressing for the Symphony
I've been out of town for a few days in NYC. Luckily, Gramie Betsy has been catching a few photos here and there of the boys at play! The boys and Betsy have been together for three days while we were traveling.... thank you so much Walker and Charlie for being such awesome kiddos! And thank you Betsy for the much needed break. Here is the latest from the Greenman house:
Today, Walker took a field trip to the Dallas Symphony with this preschool class. I picked him up for lunch and we treated ourselves to a Mommy and Me date at a local deli where Walker chose a fruit cup and a chocolate lollie. Doesn't he look sharp?
And here is Charlie at his therapy session on Tuesday - accurately placing a small ball into a container toy! Go go gadget hands!
Today, Walker took a field trip to the Dallas Symphony with this preschool class. I picked him up for lunch and we treated ourselves to a Mommy and Me date at a local deli where Walker chose a fruit cup and a chocolate lollie. Doesn't he look sharp?
Then home to construct another Lego creation...
And here is Charlie at his therapy session on Tuesday - accurately placing a small ball into a container toy! Go go gadget hands!
January 20, 2013
Sunday at the Dallas Zoo
This is Jack's last official day of winter break. He's been back in the office off and on over the past few weeks, but classes begin again this week. The best part of starting back to school is Jack's recent letter from the Dean congratulating him on his assured recommendation for tenure. YAY! So today, we took the boys to the Dallas zoo for some play time and a look at the animals. The weather was perfect and the boys have been itching to get out of the house.
Walker fed the giraffe some romaine lettuce! The giraffe's licked Walker's hand. Walker's response? "It's slimy, just like Charlie's drool!"
Jack and I are always bemoaning the fact that rental wagons at the Arboretum, zoo, Fair Park and elsewhere are expensive - about 10 bucks a pop. We finally got wise and bought one of our own for the kiddos. They love it. We love it. And it sure came in handy today!
Then, for no reason at all, Charlie went ape. Crying, bucking, screaming - the works. This happens more frequently than we'd like to admit. It happened yesterday while we were at the park. It happens in grocery stores, on play dates and in the car. Sometimes he just goes off and we really don't know what's wrong or how to help him. Hopefully these bouts and the screaming that accompany them will subside, but for now it's a big part of life with Charlie.
Mama suggested that Walker and Daddy take a ride on the zoo monorail while Charlie have some quiet time and a snack. Soon, Charlie was happy and smiling as if nothing had happened.
After three and a half hours of giraffes, elephants, alligators, monkeys, melt-downs, trains, tortoises, and a trip to the food court, we headed home. Then suddenly, all was quiet. Jack and I enjoyed a sweet, silent half hour of driving and even had time to roll through the coffee takeout line on our way home. Ahhhhh....
Walker fed the giraffe some romaine lettuce! The giraffe's licked Walker's hand. Walker's response? "It's slimy, just like Charlie's drool!"
Jack and I are always bemoaning the fact that rental wagons at the Arboretum, zoo, Fair Park and elsewhere are expensive - about 10 bucks a pop. We finally got wise and bought one of our own for the kiddos. They love it. We love it. And it sure came in handy today!
Then, for no reason at all, Charlie went ape. Crying, bucking, screaming - the works. This happens more frequently than we'd like to admit. It happened yesterday while we were at the park. It happens in grocery stores, on play dates and in the car. Sometimes he just goes off and we really don't know what's wrong or how to help him. Hopefully these bouts and the screaming that accompany them will subside, but for now it's a big part of life with Charlie.
Mama suggested that Walker and Daddy take a ride on the zoo monorail while Charlie have some quiet time and a snack. Soon, Charlie was happy and smiling as if nothing had happened.
There goes Daddy and Walker - they're in the last car waving like mad!
Then, Charlie got interested in Mama's scarf...
After three and a half hours of giraffes, elephants, alligators, monkeys, melt-downs, trains, tortoises, and a trip to the food court, we headed home. Then suddenly, all was quiet. Jack and I enjoyed a sweet, silent half hour of driving and even had time to roll through the coffee takeout line on our way home. Ahhhhh....
Mr. Greenman resumes classes at SMU this week.
Doesn't he look dashing and professorial?
January 18, 2013
Spa Day
I know it looks like Charlie is getting a massage and a manicure while his secretary holds his laptop for a quick email... but really, it's just his occupational therapist and an intern working on Charlie's shoulder girdle release impulse.
January 14, 2013
Urban Landscapes
Trolley to Klyde Warren Park in the Arts District. A jungle gym. Anew friend. An apple. Some cold downtown winds. Two bundled boys. It was a good Sunday.
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