Category: Dailylife

Goofy selfie

First time I was able to get her to sleep. She likes to nurse, so so far I’ve been a poor substitute for Kim. Trying to let kim get a little rest.

Cup holder

Hazel is excited her new wagon has a cup holder for her Starbucks

Hazel and PoPo reading

Hazel got some new "Look and find" books the other day, which she loves. When I was making dinner, she wanted PoPo to help her read them. They were having a good time.

Maternity leave

Means mommy gets to join Hazel and I at Starbucks. We come often enough they all know hazel by name.

Snacks

Hazel took this.picture a minute later. By herself. She loves taking pictures. On Apr 5, 2014 7:49 PM, "Geoff Jennings" <g> wrote: Raisins in the park at dusk.

Snacks

Raisins in the park at dusk.

Helping

Hazel is "helping" me assemble her dresser with her tool belt on.

Hazel was excited

To learn she could reach the water fountain all by herself. She is now very, very well hydrated

Natural history museum and California science center

Hazel and I had an awesome day exploring both the Natural History Museum, where we are members, and the amazing, free, California Science Center, which are adjacent to each other. We’ve been before, but Hazel loves both and each time we seem to find something new.

Butterfly migration

We rode the train to downtown, visited Kim at work, and then to the museums. Hazel had made butterfly wings and antennae at Kidspace a day or two earlier, and wanted to wear it on the trip.

Little gardener

Hazel is getting started gardening. We planted sunflower seeds, and got our first sprout. She’s also picked out her own tomato plants for the yard.

Applied geometry

Last night we read the "eating fractions" book mom/grandma. Tonight we went to in n out, and I got Hazel a cheese and tomato sandwich. I asked her, "hazel, do you want me to cut it in half, or thirds? " Hazel replied "thirds" I asked "if I cut it in thirds, how many pieces […]

Hat

This hat was one I wore as a kid. I’m hoping my mom can find a picture of me wearing it, I thought it’d be fun to compare the two. Hazel is cuter I’m sure.

Running errands

Peat moss is expensive. Hazel asked to sit by the windows so we could watch the cars.

Earning her keep.

Hazel was helping me sweep and clean the backyard today. It was slower than if I’d been working myself, but closer to actually helpful! G

Birdhouse

Hazel made a birdhouse at the free clinic at Lowe’s today. Fun.

Snakes

Hazel sat and listened to the snake talk for a solid 20 minutes, then was the only kid (out of 4) who was interested in touching it

Burning off

Some pent up energy. And yes, the helmet is nearly useless, but it’s all they have…

Medicine

I had medicine hazel needed to take, and she was fighting it badly. Trying to push me away, clenching her mouth, etc. I tried everything, and it was not going well. Just over it, I guess. Then- Me: hazel, did you like going to the hospital? H: no! Me: ok, because if you don’t take […]

On the mend?

She still has a low fever, like 100-101, but she seems to be feeling a bit better. This is the most she has played with toys in days.

My view

Hazels fever is sort of high again, and she was super fussy. I still think she’s on the mend, but still a sick little kid.

Made it through the storm.

At the dr, they didn’t want to let us in the waiting room, due to germ fears. Ugh. Waiting in hallway. Guess who picked her own outfit Hazel (Hazel saw me typing, and wanted to spell her name, which is what is above)

Sick baby requests

Hazel woke from her nap with a specific request to walk and get ice cream. She was pretty happy for about 30 minutes, but it’s back to sick and fussy. Didn’t even finish a single scoop of ice cream… :/