Bath time, then and now

What were my parents doing to me here?

Oooh yeah. This is more like it!

Spain is different

It is really hard finding something to write about that isn't just about how cute Z is or his latest development. What was my life like before motherhood? Man, it must have been boring!!

So, let me share a bit about Spain and what things strike most Americans who visit here.

Today's comment is about personal space or rather the lack thereof. It just does not exist! People walk down the sidewalk right towards you and see right through you. There is no stepping aside, no "excuse me." They just keep right on going. And Spaniards are big strollers, taking their time going from Point A to B which frustrates me to no end. I acknowledge that coming from NYC most recently, I walk fast and with purpose, but man, it drives me crazy to get stuck behind three ladies linked arm in arm! And, how about total strangers coming up to your kid and putting their hands right in his face! Luckily I'm not super high-maintenance or anything, but I do find it quite strange. Now, with this pig flu I am more likely to speak up next time it happens! However, I suppose it would do me good to look at the flip side of this and learn to slow down, take my time and appreciate how baby-friendly everyone is. No one gets uptight with a baby in a restaurant (or bar, for that matter.) Aaahhhh! Spain! It is pretty cool to live here, despite my occasional gripes.

Z with Meaghan on St. Patty's Day

Getting there!

OK, so followed some of your suggestions and a week later, this is what we've got so far. A new coat of paint, curtains to cover the wardrobe, cuter curtains for the window that looks out to ugly air shaft, moved the rocking chair in, got rid of my old bed (Zach and Phoebe took one last nap there yesterday to give it a proper send-off), hung up the fish mobile from the museum and put down a comfy rug. Still need something for storage. We still have his clothes in our room, but since it's a small apt., it's not really a big deal. Comments? I love feedback!

Sesame Street Rocks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c3fvqNlFvc

Hurray for Youtube! Wow! What fun we are having discovering classics like "C is for Cookie," and "The Elmo Song." But even more fun (for me anyway) are the special guests like James Blunt and Norah Jones ("I don't know why Y didn't come." I always knew SS was really meant for adults. Enjoy!