November 29

It was a rainy day Thursday so the kids were inside, which is different for Maya. It is a small space divided into 2 rooms. There really wasnt any place for me to sit like when the kids are outside, so I tried to leave straight away and that didnt go over so well. I then said I would leave in 15 minutes, and the teachers had me sit in 1 of the rooms with her and kinda hang out. Other kids found their way in and by the time my 15 minutes were up 3 teachers were in there too. She cried a little when I left but started pushing someone away (she is doing that alot now), and I left. I was gone longer than I have ever been - 1 hr 35 minutes, and when I came back she came running over and gave me a big hug. Teacher Barbara said she cried on and off the whole day, but was able to self soothe, continue playing and felt supported by 2 teachers. She said that Maya did great and its nothing to worry about. Im very proud of my brave girl.

Hopscotch

This is Mayas new favorite past time

Thanksgiving part II

Our menu: First course- Garlic stuffed olives, Sourdough Baguette with goat cheese, fig spread and artichoke mushroom spread. Salad course- Red leaf lettuce, cucumbers, herbed croutons. Main course - Tofurky with cranberry sauce for me/ Grilled Salmon for everyone else, Shredded sauteed brussel sprouts with Lemon zest Dessert- Vegan pumpkin pie with coconut whipped cream It was all so yummy. Everything was cleaned up by 630pm too! Pedjas boss generously gifted the tofurky to us, so this was a super easy menu. Side note** My dear friend Katie got engaged that morning. Hip hip Hooray!

Thanksgiving part I

After breakfast, the girls headed to the park. It was empty and wonderful. No lines, no fighting just peace and quiet.

Pedja made 2 types of Phyllo dough for lunch. The long sticks are egg and cheese, and the squares are mushroom leek. Amazing. I made coconut rice pudding in the slow cooker for dessert. After that food coma was over we pulled out the big guns for dinner, which you will see in my next post. Sadly this is the only human picture I took that day. Every other photo was of food.

Yo Gabba Gabba!

We went to our 3rd YGG concert Friday, and this year was by far the best for Maya. The first year she was 11 months, and had NO idea wtf was going on. Last year she was scared and cried alot. This year she was dancing from the second I let her out of her car seat in the parking lot, until the show ended. She had the biggest smile on her face and kept asking "are they here?" over and over. She couldnt believe it. The day before she lined them all up in their own color coordinating cups, and the day of, Of course she picked out a special outfit just for the show: Boots, turquoise sparkly tights, pink tie-dye hello kitty dress and almost too small YGG shirt.

the usual

Well Maya is Ms Independent these days. Shes fine when I leave her at school, and was fine when I left her for a few minutes with her dad, and goes out in the jogging stroller weekly now with no fuss. I will be eternally grateful to the YWCA for helping us with this separation. I feel like I can breathe again.

no biggie

I am thrilled to report yet again I "went to the bathroom" for an hour today. She was totally fine! I may try to leave a bit earlier next week, or just keep it at an hour for a couple of weeks. I really dont want to push my luck. YAY Maya!!

hip hip hooray!

I dont have any photos from school today because....... drum roll please..... Maya stayed with her teachers while I "went to the bathroom" for 50 minutes!!!!!!! I did return after 30 minutes, but she was in the cow shed (where they have all the fun dress up stuff) with her friends and 2 teachers, and the other teachers and 1 mom said "leave! shes fine!" So I did. I initially left after the kids had lunch, when teacher Kathy was reading her a story about trucks, and I returned after the goodbye song. I think I could have stayed away longer, but school was over. I am BEYOND proud of Maya and she is SOOOO proud of herself too.

tracing

Maya came up with this idea to trace things today. This was her first one. An Apple

jogging with daddy

So I have been trying to get Maya to do stuff with Pedja without me, just the 2 of them. She has not been interested in the least, but Ive really been trying. Last week after a few tears, he got her in the jogging stroller, and she came back asleep. (YAY!) Yesterday without any tears, she got in again, and this time she came back with these beautiful flowers for me.

the pregnant mermaid

Maya asked me if she had milk, and I explained only mommies with babies have milk. She promptly got her baby and put it under her shirt so she was pregnant and could have milk. She added the hello kitty purse, flower ring, and turquoise goggles because after all ladies, pregnancy is no excuse to slack when it comes to looking fab.

Halloween part II

The evening ended with this yummy Lasagna and a little trick or treating with the ladybug. She gave all the candy to us since she doesnt eat it, and kept the pretzels and raisins. Luka was a coach but as usual wouldnt let me

take a pic. He was allowed to eat all the candy he wanted that night and then I donated the rest.

Halloween part I

The night before, I did my oh so fab nails with my most favorite Sally Hansen stickers in festive spider webs. First thing Maya said when she woke up was "mommy i love your nails!" We then made halloween pancakes using cookie cutters as molds. Pedja worked the night shift, so we helped him get into costume as Jack Sparrow- eyeliner and all. He ended up winning the contest at work. The prize? $100! BOOM!!