Another guest appearance in an L-fie.
For some reason, Bruce always looks terrific in photos with Logan.
Every. Single. Photo.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Conversations in the car
December 17, 2014
As we were driving around today, I started singing Christmas carols. Here's how it went...
Luna: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh. HEY!
Logan: What????
Luna (laughing and singing at the same time): Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh. HEY!!!!
Logan: WHAT?????
As we were driving around today, I started singing Christmas carols. Here's how it went...
Luna: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh. HEY!
Logan: What????
Luna (laughing and singing at the same time): Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse open sleigh. HEY!!!!
Logan: WHAT?????
Little Drummer Boy
December 17, 2014
I thought it would be fun to go visit Tia and Mike today. Tia hasn't been feeling well. A visit with Logan would cheer her up.
While Tia and I were working on something in her office, I could hear Logan and Mike chatting across the hall in his office. Not sure what Mike asked, but I heard Logan saying: "I love my Mommy. I love my Daddy". Ahhhh.
After visiting and checking out the whole house, Tia asked Logan if he would like to check out her drum set which was set up in the living room. She sat down with him, expecting him to do what all little kids do - bang on the drums randomly. But he very purposefully waited till she showed him what to do. She held his hands and did the riff a few times. Adding a big bang on the cymbal at the end for good measure.
After 5 or 6 times with Tia, Logan did it on his own. Comple with the big bang flourish at the end. I was completely amazed at his approach to the whole project - waiting for guidance, patient while being taught, learning, then trying it on his own. Tia was amazed at how good he was.
As we were leaving, I realized that we had been there for almost 2 hours. Tia was still feeling good and in great spirits. A visit with Logan was just what she needed.
PS. Dear Santa, guess what Logan might want for Christmas next year???
I thought it would be fun to go visit Tia and Mike today. Tia hasn't been feeling well. A visit with Logan would cheer her up.
While Tia and I were working on something in her office, I could hear Logan and Mike chatting across the hall in his office. Not sure what Mike asked, but I heard Logan saying: "I love my Mommy. I love my Daddy". Ahhhh.
After visiting and checking out the whole house, Tia asked Logan if he would like to check out her drum set which was set up in the living room. She sat down with him, expecting him to do what all little kids do - bang on the drums randomly. But he very purposefully waited till she showed him what to do. She held his hands and did the riff a few times. Adding a big bang on the cymbal at the end for good measure.
After 5 or 6 times with Tia, Logan did it on his own. Comple with the big bang flourish at the end. I was completely amazed at his approach to the whole project - waiting for guidance, patient while being taught, learning, then trying it on his own. Tia was amazed at how good he was.
As we were leaving, I realized that we had been there for almost 2 hours. Tia was still feeling good and in great spirits. A visit with Logan was just what she needed.
PS. Dear Santa, guess what Logan might want for Christmas next year???
First Symphony
December 5, 2014
At the last minute, Logan came to stay with us for Friday and Saturday. We had tickets to the Phoenix Symphony Holiday Pops Concert and thought this might be a good first symphony for Logan. We were prepared for him to last a minute or an hour. Whatever happened.
Turns out, he lasted for 45 minutes. 15 minutes waiting for it to start and a full half hour of the concert. And he seemed to enjoy it.
When he got too figity, I took him out to the lobby where we ran around - mostly up and down the stairs. At the very top, I took him back into the hall so he cold see how big it was. I was whispering to him that Papa Bruce was all the way down by the stage. At which point, Logan drew a deep breath and yelled: PA-PA BRUCE!!! The conductor, who was introducing the Little Drummer Boy, said without skipping a beat: "ahhh, our own drummer boy...". I scooted back out as fast as I could, laughing.
We all had a great time. We ended the evening with a BIG TRex roar.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
A honorary guest "L-fie"
On the way in to Logan's first symphony.
Bruce can L-fie with us anytime he wants.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Hot Chocolate 5k
We picked up my race bag for the Hot Chocolate Run tomorrow.
Logan's favorite part of the activity was the chocolate candies. I love that he has chocolate on his face.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Phoenix Art Museum: First Visit
November 9, 2014
I've been looking forward to Logan's first visit to the Phoenix Art Museum. We finally found the perfect occasion - Circles Cowboy Brunch. We'd be there before the museum opened to the public, there would be a great breakfast and Bruce would be with us. It was an added bonus that we could introduce Logan to our friends who have heard so much about him.
What a wonderful visit. Logan was only okay with the brunch part of the visit. He had other things to do! First stop? The "Fireflies".
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I've been through this exhibit 5 or 6 times. Going through it with Logan was magical. Normally, I walk straight through, hoping I don't run into the walls and calming myself that I will surely find the exit. I always have.
That's the way Logan and I went through. The first time. Once outside, Logan squealed: "Again!". In the middle of the exhibit on our second trip, he asked to be put down. He fearlessly walked the entire room, not worrying about the walls or where the exit was. It was a liberating experience for me - instead of feeling anxious, I was able to simply enjoy the beauty.
On our third trip, Logan walked right on in, with a grateful Luna happily following.
I've been looking forward to Logan's first visit to the Phoenix Art Museum. We finally found the perfect occasion - Circles Cowboy Brunch. We'd be there before the museum opened to the public, there would be a great breakfast and Bruce would be with us. It was an added bonus that we could introduce Logan to our friends who have heard so much about him.
What a wonderful visit. Logan was only okay with the brunch part of the visit. He had other things to do! First stop? The "Fireflies".
It’s officially titled “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” but over time, visitors have shortened that to “Fireflies” or the “Firefly Room.”
I've been through this exhibit 5 or 6 times. Going through it with Logan was magical. Normally, I walk straight through, hoping I don't run into the walls and calming myself that I will surely find the exit. I always have.
That's the way Logan and I went through. The first time. Once outside, Logan squealed: "Again!". In the middle of the exhibit on our second trip, he asked to be put down. He fearlessly walked the entire room, not worrying about the walls or where the exit was. It was a liberating experience for me - instead of feeling anxious, I was able to simply enjoy the beauty.
On our third trip, Logan walked right on in, with a grateful Luna happily following.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Playdate at the Village Racquet Club
November 13, 2014
One day, I asked a tennis pro at the Village about the best way to get Logan started in tennis. Judy gave some great advice: take him into one of the racquet ball courts. Throw the ball around, Let him play with the racquet. In general? Just create a fun time for him while he's holding a racquet.
What a fun time we had.
We played at playing with a racquet in his hand for about 30 minutes.
One day, I asked a tennis pro at the Village about the best way to get Logan started in tennis. Judy gave some great advice: take him into one of the racquet ball courts. Throw the ball around, Let him play with the racquet. In general? Just create a fun time for him while he's holding a racquet.
What a fun time we had.
We played at playing with a racquet in his hand for about 30 minutes.
When we finished tennis, we noticed that there was no one on the basketball court. Can't let that opportunity go by. So we played basketball for a while.
We ended up our routine with running. Logan and I ran the FULL length of the court 5 times. All at Logan's doing.
This tennis thing might be good for Lucia, too.
Even after all of that, Logan had plenty left over when Papa Bruce came home.
Field Trip: A Downtown Phoenix Experience
September 25, 2014
Today's adventure is a Metro ride to Downtown Phoenix. Destination? Bank One Ballpark.
We started at the station at Central and Camelback. Well, we started at the parking lot at 2nd Street and Camelback. Not too long of a walk. The problem is that that was the first of four "not too long of a walk" walks.
We cracked the code on buying the tickets. Piece of cake. Then we sat down to wait for the train.
Today's adventure is a Metro ride to Downtown Phoenix. Destination? Bank One Ballpark.
We started at the station at Central and Camelback. Well, we started at the parking lot at 2nd Street and Camelback. Not too long of a walk. The problem is that that was the first of four "not too long of a walk" walks.
We cracked the code on buying the tickets. Piece of cake. Then we sat down to wait for the train.
We tried several seats in several different cars, ending up at the seat where Logan could stand up at the window for the ride all the way to the Ballpark. We wanted to to check out the large kinetic sculpture called “Based on Balls” and, if we could, walk around the ballpark.
The ballpark was "pretty close" to the metro stop - "a not too long walk", Naturally, the best part of the sculpture is all of the balls that go round and round.
Time out for some dinosaur play - today's toy of the day.
There probably isn't anything sadder than a kid who can't get into the ballpark.
We walked another "not too long walk" to lunch.
It turned into a business lunch! We met with Cyberitas client, Kevin Cornish.
After another "not too long walk" back to the car.
PS. After so many "not too long walks" carrying Logan, Luna now puts the stroller in the back of the car for all field trips.
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