Art III: Austen’s First Independent Class

Austen did her first drop-off class yesterday at Gymboree. Mama was soooo proud of her. She didn’t complain when Mama had to leave, just waved, and, according to Miss Liz, she was amazing during class, cooperating and working well on her art project making Rain Forrest Birds.

Both Mama and Dada were very nervous but Austen did great. Hopefully, drop-off preschool in the fall will goes as well, although with art class Austen knows the teacher very well.

L.L.F.R.

Mama flunks!

Mama was responsible for Father’s Day plans and did next to nothing (Does My Gym count?) because she felt sick. Luckily Dada got to spend lots of quality play time with Austen; they’re so cute together.

At bedtime Mama, who was still feeling lousy, decided that she was going to be the baby and Austen the mommy. It was fun to whine and complain and throw fits while Austen reassured “It’s alright,” “What’s bothering you?” and “More water?”

L.L.F.R.

Carnival & Fair

On Saturday, Mama found a nearby carnival in Middlesex where Austen enjoyed going on most of the rides, including some that she was a little reluctant to ride on just a few months ago. Live music helped set the playful mood, fresh made mini pizzas kept energy up, and Austen enjoyed the company of other kids until it was time to leave and go home to bed.

Then, on Sunday, we popped in to the last 30 minutes of a local Metuchen street fair held on Main Street where Austen took full advantage of the remaining time by going on a huge jumpy castle, petting all the animals in a petting zoo and riding a pony!