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little addictions for a little man

a bowl of steamed milkOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. It all started when I decided I wanted to try making latte art and we gave some of the leftover milk to Dylan. Ever since that evening, whenever he hears the espresso … Continue reading

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more potty talk (sigh)

crustyOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. I know, I know. The potty talk must be getting to be a real bore to read about. I’m sure it’s more exciting for us than it is for anybody else!!! We’ll keep it brief ! … Continue reading

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dry diap v. potty, round umpteen

things that go vrooom — cars and dylanOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Well, Dylan has actually been doing pretty well with the potty. He seems to be better able to make it to the potty before he does his business (usually … Continue reading

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haircuts and poop

daddy’s new haircut – Dylan needs another one!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. The caption pretty much sums it up: Tom’s hair is shorter and Dylan’s continues to grow…at an alarmingly fast pace (so it seems)! Also, Dylan dropped another poop in … Continue reading

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mini-foodie

a satisfied customerOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Dylan likes miso soup, buckwheat pancakes, beans and steamed milk. Tonight, he has gas. Also, he just started an 8-week session of toddler gymnastics. He was so excited to be there, he could barely … Continue reading

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happy new year and first poo in the potty!

putting the doll on the potty to pee peeOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Happy New Year (or, in Tagalog, Manigong Bagong Taon!!) We took Jason, Tyler and Dylan to the Children’s Discovery Museum for the Countdown to Noon and the Noon … Continue reading

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the space between

Dylan surprised us a couple of days ago by climbing on a dining room and chair and singing patty cake to himself, complete with his versions of “rolling” and “patting” and marking with a “D”! He is very interested in … Continue reading

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Chanukah pictures

At long last, here are the pictures for Chanukah, including pictures from our trip to LA! Rocky made such an impression on Dylan that he now says “Rocky” whenever he sees her picture!!

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are we there yet??

Since our return from our wonderful trip to LA, it’s been sheer madness, getting out holiday cards, meeting work deadlines, and cooking and baking and holiday-preppin’! The major highlight of the week, though, is Dylan peeing in the potty THREE … Continue reading

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best latkes ever!

Tom’s best latkes everOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. No latke party this year, owing to a severe lack of time, but we did have Taliana and Heather over for a mini-celebration! We did a little present-opening, made some sugar cookies, sampled … Continue reading

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