Sunday, November 23, 2008
Overheard #13
Marni did something to Stella and apologized to her by saying sorry. Stella's response was "Sorry doesn't cut it".
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Halloween 2008
Ooops. It seems that I forgot to mention Halloween 2008.
This year, Stella was dressed as Ariel (from The Little Mermaid) and Marni was Flounder (also from The Little mermaid).
My concern about these choices is the stereotyping of Stella as the princess in the family and Marni as the chubby fish. Now don't get me wrong, the girls each chose their own costumes. We didn't force them into anything. But maybe next year we can suggest that Marni dress as Marilyn Monroe and Stella dress as Buddy Hacket. Enough of that for now.
Mommy Lisa created each of the costumes with great skill. I am more of a "buy the damn thing" kinda guy, so she was on her own. And she did a great job. The Ariel costume even allowed Stella to buy and wear her first bra. Great!
This year Stella and Marni had special guests to accompany them on their trick-or-treating... Nana Beverly and Papa Art.
The six of us made our way up 5th Street toward the Halloween Parade on 7th Avenue. Stella and Marni did a great job going from house to house doing their trick-or-treat thing. Stella even told us that "it was hard work".
We all watched the parade go by and then worked our way home on 3rd Street (still trick-or-treating). The girls scored a lot of yummy stuff and mommy and daddy were more than happy to help them eat it.
This year, Stella was dressed as Ariel (from The Little Mermaid) and Marni was Flounder (also from The Little mermaid).
My concern about these choices is the stereotyping of Stella as the princess in the family and Marni as the chubby fish. Now don't get me wrong, the girls each chose their own costumes. We didn't force them into anything. But maybe next year we can suggest that Marni dress as Marilyn Monroe and Stella dress as Buddy Hacket. Enough of that for now.
Mommy Lisa created each of the costumes with great skill. I am more of a "buy the damn thing" kinda guy, so she was on her own. And she did a great job. The Ariel costume even allowed Stella to buy and wear her first bra. Great!
This year Stella and Marni had special guests to accompany them on their trick-or-treating... Nana Beverly and Papa Art.
The six of us made our way up 5th Street toward the Halloween Parade on 7th Avenue. Stella and Marni did a great job going from house to house doing their trick-or-treat thing. Stella even told us that "it was hard work".
We all watched the parade go by and then worked our way home on 3rd Street (still trick-or-treating). The girls scored a lot of yummy stuff and mommy and daddy were more than happy to help them eat it.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Cousins
Tyler and Delia came to visit on Sunday.
Once all the toys in the house became boring, it was time to wreak havoc in the playground. Four kids and only two scooter/bikes equals a lot of crying. Marni, not so happy. Delia, not so happy. But once we got there, all was ok. Marni biked and scooted while the big kids played on the slides and swings. Delia was very happy climbing up the steps and sliding down the slides.
On the way home Marni got the scooter. A little more crying from the big kids who had to share the bike.
Once we got home, we put on the Disney Channel and cooked up two pizzas.
Once all the toys in the house became boring, it was time to wreak havoc in the playground. Four kids and only two scooter/bikes equals a lot of crying. Marni, not so happy. Delia, not so happy. But once we got there, all was ok. Marni biked and scooted while the big kids played on the slides and swings. Delia was very happy climbing up the steps and sliding down the slides.
On the way home Marni got the scooter. A little more crying from the big kids who had to share the bike.
Once we got home, we put on the Disney Channel and cooked up two pizzas.
Overheard #12
Stella is now very fond of "What the heck!?" She uses it all the time for all sorts of reasons. It is accompanied by a goofy face.
At least she is using the "clean" version. One less battle to fight.
At least she is using the "clean" version. One less battle to fight.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
NYC Marathon 2008
This special artwork was commissioned from Stella Shepard to commemorate the Shepard's Marathon Brunch 2008.
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