I Wish

I'd love to scrap my plans for tomorrow and instead hop a plane to NYC
and go tandem biking in Central Park. I got the idea earlier today
when I read Kristen's blog about her last visit to New York. The funny
thing is, after thinking this earlier today, I came across a New York
Times article tonight about a tandem bike relay in NYC that's going on
some time this week. I must not be the only one with this thought this
week.

Update on our cycling: We get out at least four times a week for an
hour or so, (except on Saturdays when it's usually longer.). We go
anywhere from 15 to 25 miles roundtrip. I don't think I've been this
well exercised in my life, or at least not for quite a while. That
bike's a great workout. The trail is really beautiful too, and on our
evening rides, we watch the sun go down as it reflects off the river.
There's also a spot along the river that I've come to think of like
the ocean. The trail is closer to the river at that point, just
outside Trinity park, and there's a silver guardrail that's much like
one you'd find at a harbour prominade. The air just seems cooler and
saltier there too, although the saltier part might just be my
imagining. I always feel like I'm a tourist in a coastal town when I
pass through there. biking outdoors is so much better than a stinky
gym.

Miriam Update

Miriam had a birthday and all of a sudden she turned into a toddler.
Now all her mischief occurs at twice the speed. She walks half a dozen
steps before deciding that crawling is faster for now, but it's her
dexterous little paws that get themselves into trouble; I think it's
time to reorganize the kitchen because not only is she dragging out
every piece of Tupperware and every pot or pan she can get her mitts
on, now she's turned to removing each bag from the Ziploc box and
spreading them across the floor. All this happens in the time it takes
to switch a load of laundry. Also, the dishwasher is still her
favorite place, only now she can open it herself if it's unlocked,
stand up on the door and reach in to grab any sharp items from the top
shelf—the little monkey.

She's a book worm. By that I mean she not only enjoys having books
read to her, she also enjoys munching the leafy pages like a
caterpillar. I thought board books were supposed to be somewhat
resistant to this behavior--alas. She has about eight teeth still,
although, come to think of it I haven't checked in a while. Other than
trying to eat books when we're not looking, she also prefers eating
whatever we're eating, so we won't be buying any more baby food.

The good news is that she sleeps better at night, usually from about
7:30pm to 7:30am with a feeding at around 5am then right back to
sleep. She takes two two-hour naps during the day.

She loves coming on bike rides with us. She often climbs into her
carseat several times a day and looks at me like "So, when are we
going?"

The best part is that she gives great hugs. She's a cuddle bug.

Miriam's Binky Stash

Miriam currently has three binkies in circulation. All three were
missing this morning. Apparently Miriam knew where she was stashing
them though because in the past half an hour she's located two out of
the three. She found one in the pantry and I took it for safekeeping.
Then she found another hiding in my bottom drawer. I suppose I should
take that one for safekeeping too, ensuring that she'll find me the
third.

The funny part is that I would notice a sucking noise behind me and
turn around to find Miriam looking at me with a cheeky grin behind her
binky.

Happy Birthday--Now Hold Still

Poor Miriam was a human pincushion today. For her twelve month doctor
appointment the nurse gave her FIVE immunizations plus she had to have
blood drawn from her little arm. Poor Miriam. Worst birthday present
ever… We'll have to make it up to her. She was a trooper though.

She weighed in at just under 19 pounds and is 20th percentile in
weight and height, but 60th in head circumference. Gotta fit those
brains somewhere right?

First Steps

Miriam took her first steps on her own today. She just decided it was time. :)