Play and Dinner

Kit had a busy Friday. She started out at the library with music and story time.

Then she met up with her friend, Kaitlyn, at a park.



For dinner, we joined two neighborhood families and tried out a new middle eastern restaurant, Jerusalem. The food was very good. The three girls (Maria, Alesha and Kit) had a great time together.

Hike

Last night we went for a walk along the river levy. Kit preferred to walk in the gravel along the edge of the bank instead of on the pavement. She is a great hiker.

At two points along our trek she walked to the center of the pavement, sat down then lay on her back looking up at the sky. She has never done this before. The only conclusion is that she is checking to see if this might be a good spot to pitch a tent.

New Table

Last night, while Tuk was at class, Kit and I wondered what to do with our evening. It didn't take us long to decide that a walk to the park would be nice.

She enjoyed the slides

and the tunnel

and the swings.

I made pot stickers for dinner.

We had a tea party on her new table, along with baby (Peanut).

We danced to Dancing with the Stars on TiVo until Tuk came home.

Father-Daughter Football Night

Last night there was a moment where Kit and I were sitting together on the sofa with a blanket over our legs eating cheddar cheese while watching football. It was the perfect moment.

Children's Museum

Kit waiting for the Children's Discovery Museum to open.
Pouring some tea to share with mommy and daddy.
Enjoying the water zone!



Today was mariachi day. Most of the groups were all women or mostly women. Kit loved the music. She danced along in her chair while eating lunch.
There was a group of children too.
We returned home late so she didn't get to start her nap until 4:00 today.

Sunnyvale

Kit started out the day at the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market where she enjoyed organic strawberries from Watsonville.
What she really wanted was to play at Washington park. She insists upon doing the swings herself. Well, Daddy can push a bit.
When she saw the bigger kids heading her way she just played it cool.

Park

Steph joined us on our walk to the park today. Kit loved being pushed high on the swings!
Then we enjoyed some Jamba Juice: Razzmatazz

First Fort

Kit enters her first fort, a tunnel style fort.

Where did she go?
Here she is!
See, she entered here...
And ended up way over there.

Some of the secrets to good forts include:

- Solid construction techniques

- Hidden entrances and exits

- A turn, or a second level

- Spaces that are too tight for adults

Pots-n-Pans

Today we bought Kit a table, chairs and some pots and pans at Ikea. I have not put the table and chairs together yet but Kit loves playing with her own set of pots and pans. She has a wooden spoon to stir the Cheerios (a rather good choice I think) in the pan, blow a bit (because they're hot, you know) and munch on them. She has a pot with a steamer insert and a lid, a frying pan and a wok.

Park

Kit poses for the camera before going down the slide. Oh my.

Kit races her Dad down the slides.
Kit Wins!!!