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Austen’s take from the Halloween Pumpkin Pinata

With playgroup pal Nicholas

Bowling for babies

Playgroup kids and dads

Nancy and Connor

Two little pumpkins

Austen had a strong, sudden attachment to this chair.

Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin

Austen loves the class, walking and dancing around the whole time, smiling and interacting with the other parents and kids — there are dads in this class! She even enjoys listening to the Music Together CDs in the car; Daddy and Mommy sing along. The only problem is during class when she has to put away the little sticks and instruments.

Austen wore her Halloween shirt for the Saturday class before Halloween.

Austen is developing a taste for pasta.

The MiddlesexUnionCountyNJMoms had a Halloween Party at JDC Partytime, which has an elevated tunnel system. Mommy and Austen have been members of the group for a while and have attended various group activities.

As Mommy posted on the group’s message board:

Wow, I don’t remember ever seeing Austen so excited and captivated by everything around her – and she’s normally an extremely energetic child. She really loved being around all the kids, including the older ones. I see many parties in her future.

Thanks to all those who helped plan the party and brought all the yummy food.

Lucinda

Followed by a stop at Over the Moon Toys.

The Owl, an ancient Greek simple of wisdom, associated with Philosophia or love of wisdom.

Recently, Austen went to have some photos taken in her Indian outfit at a professional photography studio. The photographer was nice, accommodating and patiently waited for Austen to settle in. He also helped encourage Austen to relax, smile, strike the right pose, etc. Throughout the process, he kept affectionately calling her boo. Of course he was being caring and genuine but all the while, Dada was a little upset at the sound of someone calling his baby “boo.” It looks like Dada will need to take up martial arts to sufficiently threaten all future male friends once Austen’s a little older.

Consider this fair warning…

Perhaps Austen prefers her Grandpas to all others because they never say “No!” to her, or try to pick her up when she doesn’t want to be held, or force her to do anything. On the other hand, Mommy, Daddy and Grandma have to lay down the law: change diapers, strap her into her high chair, carrying her upstairs to change her wet shirt, lay her down for a nap, take away dangerous objects & etc.

Austen, as a spirited child, likes to always have her own way. Mommy likes to say she’s the baby dictator. Austen has strong feelings about what she wants and what she likes.

Austen hopes they come swing with her soon.