Now that we are here in Philly, there is so much to explore and do! We are still getting settled in our apartment- it's hard to downsize! Audrey is really happy with her room & play room though.
Last weekend we went to a really awesome place called the Please Touch Museum. It's a museum for kids in the beautiful historic site of the world fair in 1876. It's a very cool place and Audrey had the time of her life. So much so that when we left she was so worn out she had quite a meltdown. We got a membership and already went back yesterday! Audrey had a blast again and met a little friend, which was very exciting. Lillian even seemed interested in looking around when she was awake. And this time Audrey left without having a fit, which was a relief, but made up for it by acting like a maniac yesterday evening, misbehaving and throwing her dinner plate! She went to bed early and slept for almost 12 hours, she was definitely overtired because neither the behavior nor the length of sleep was what we were used to.
It has been nice just to have some time to spend together as a family. Audrey enjoys interacting with Lillian and is always quick to let me know if Lillian needs something. Audrey is concerned about Lillian and frequently asks where she is if she can't see her. On Monday Audrey helped me give Lillian her bath, which was very sweet. She still needs to learn to be calmer around Lillian though- the other she was playing with her jump rope inside and the rope caught Lillian on the head! Thankfully Lillian was fine and I think Audrey was more upset about it than Lillian.
This week we made our first trip to our local library, the Free Library of Philadelphia. Audrey and I loved it. The selection of books was excellent, and they had so many other neat resources for kids too - educational CDs and DVDs. It's going to be another regular stop for us. We went to Story Time today and it was a big hit with Audrey!
We have lots of fun, but I also feel like we have a neverending parade of dirty laundry from Lillian spitting up, Audrey trying to make it through the night without a pull-up, and even Audrey vomiting all over herself and her carseat. It's part of the package though :)
I know there aren't that many photos of Lillian here, but when we are out and about, I am carrying her and watching Audrey. But I'm trying to make an effort to take some more of Lillian. I can't believe she will be a month old tomorrow! She is really changing so quickly. She is much more alert during her awake periods and really watches us and looks around.
Audrey at the Please Touch Museum:
Lillian at the Please Touch Museum - she actually seemed to enjoy looking at some of the exhibits:
Audrey at the mini supermarket at the Please Touch Museum - she LOVED it.
Dance party at the P.T.M.
Dinner time, Audrey wanted a picnic in the kitchen:
Back at the Smith Playhouse in the block room:
At the P.T.M.
As you can see, Audrey was pretty proud to hold Lillian...she was also pretty excited about the stroller that came with Lillian's car seat.
Audrey enjoying her play room. She likes to line things up.
Audrey taking a picture of me :)
Lillian's first bath!
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