Category Archives: Dagny

by Barbara

First Day Of School

Dagny started day care today. For now, Dagny will be going twice a week, in the future that will probably change. Craig (he decided to work from home today) and I dropped off our most priced possession in the morning and I only teared up for a few seconds when I was helping her remove her backpack. She seemed to take to the kids in her class, when we left she was playing.

When I called to check-up on her, they told me she was doing great. She painted, played outside, had fun in circle time, and most importantly didn’t cry. She was having a blast. We are so proud of our little pumpkin.

Here are some photos from the morning.

the first day of “school” photo

Dagny and Daddy

Dagny and Mommy

Someone is ready to go

check out her backpack

first “school bus”

first “bus driver”

Someone is excited about her first day

When we went to pick her up, she was in the gym having fun. Part of me felt guilty that we were taking her home, she really seemed to be having a great time.

We got a report card of Dagny’s day and it’s awesome to see all the great things she did throughout the day. It was also great to see that she was; Happy (well, yeah), Funny (no surprise here), Cute (of course), Playful (yeah), and Great (wouldn’t expect anything less).

Craig and I are so happy that Dagny is around other children her age and so far going so good.

Szia,

Barbara

by Barbara

Happy 20th Month, Dagny!

Dear Dagny,

Here I am again, it seems just like yesterday I was writing about your 18th month, well here is what amazing things you did in your 19th month.

thinking girl

We celebrated Father’s Day for the first time. Even though it rained, you, Daddy, and I had a wonderful time.

You also went to the beach for the first time. You weren’t to keen on the whole sand thing at first, but towards the end you seemed to make your peace with it. We look forward to going back with you this summer.

You feed, patted, and sat on a horse for the first time. You had no fear of them, you enjoyed the whole experience.

You saw fireworks for the first time. On the fourth we decided to put you down for your nap a little later so you could stay up for the fireworks. We weren’t sure how you would react to them. When you saw the first one, you paused… smiled, clapped and promptly said “Again”. That went on through the whole firework show.

You went on your first vacation this month. We all went down to Long Island to your Aunt and Uncle’s house to celebrate Fourth of July. Daddy went back after the weekend, but you and I stayed for an additional week and half so you can really get to know your family.

You adore them all. You feel comfortable in their arms and around them. You love to play and laugh with them. You LOVE the pool so much. You could be in the water all day if I allow you. You love the slide. You are an adrenaline junkie and anything that has to do with speed, height, or motion you are up for it. I am a little worried, you’re to much of a daredevil for me.

pool girl

It seems like you are at the next level of communicating.

You are picking up more and more words everyday. I really have lost count. You say Erika as clear as day (which honestly surprised us). For Emerson you say EM. You have now started to respond verbally to my questions. Which is so awesome. The first time you did this I paused for as second to digest it. I think its so amazing how you are now starting to communicate. The question was “Dagny, what would you like?” and you said “Cheerio” with a big smile.

Everyday for the past month and half you go around and point at things and ask me what they are called. It is so cute. So, I decided to test if you were really retaining it and of course you are, because when I asked randomly “Where is the window?” you would point to it or “Where is the chair, the remote, the wall?” and so on, you pointed to everything correctly. You know all your family members if I ask you were is your Uncle or Aunt you point to them.

I am so impressed with how wonderful you did these two weeks in a different environment. You are such a sweet, loving little person. You just melt everyone’s heart here in Long Island. They all love you so much.

Little D

I love you very much.

Anyu

by Barbara

Beach Bums

Craig and I took Dagny to the beach for the first time.

the beach

little bum soaking in the sun

I must admit I was a little concerned, because if toddlers can have OCD then I think Dagny might have it. She hates any kind of mess on her or near her. When it comes to eating she constantly hands me her hands to clean. We actually got to the point where she takes the napkin out of our hands and cleans herself and her eating area. With that said, the concern over the sand was there.

And, here is Dagny’s reaction to the sand.

I don’t like this

We then went down to water; she was not quite sure how to react. The water was a little cold even though people were swimming.

first time with the wave

She started to take to the whole sand idea and played with her Daddy. She actually started to love it.

I will give this sand thing a try

looking

having fun

I guess the best place to be is in Daddy’s arms.

in daddy’s arms

When I asked Dagny if she liked the beach, she nodded and smiled, so I guess we are going back real soon.

-Barbara

by Barbara

Father’s Day 2009

It was so special seeing Craig celebrate Father’s Day this year. He is truly such a wonderful father to Dagny. She adores him so much. At every chance she has she wants to be held in his arms. The minute he steps into the house, she does what I call the “daddy dance” and starts repeating over and over again, “Daddy, Daddy”.

This morning my two favorite people hung out and watched some toons.

hanging out

Look at that face, I expect that look when she is a teenager, but than again I am between her and her Wiggles.

the look

Later on we went outside to check out Craig’s Father’s Day gift, a new charcoal grill, because anything else is sacrilege. Propane is for suckers.

the grill

Craig and his girl went for a private walk…

going for a walk

…then they got caught in the rain. This is what Dagny thinks about the rain. She’s not to happy her walk got cut short.

not cool rain, not cool at all. 😛

Here is our little angel.

our little angel

Bonus:
Look how tiny she looks on our bed. Photos like this show that she’s not as big as I think sometimes.

tiny girl on big bed

I love you both.

-Barbara