Long Weekend

Another long weekend with Nico ... we all enjoyed it very much!! :) We certainly took advantage of our time together and decided to fill our days with tons of activities.

On Friday we took Mateo to the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. Every time we go, we find that Mateo has changed preference in the activities he wants to do - this time he chose to stay outdoors, playing in the stream. It's the same height as he is and it has fake fish floating around. He was fascinated taking the fish out of the water and putting them back in, walking around with the fish, eating the fish ... He also found much joy in chasing the pigeons, splashing water and on one or two occasions, actually trying to climb INTO the stream! Mateo also did some shoveling in the sand, while we got to admire the Golden Gate Bridge looming right over us. And lets not forget the "tu tu" or the trains, as my little meatloaf calls them (from "choo choo").

Mateo sporting the latest fashion in accessories for babies!

Taking a quick break to admire a lady bug that landed on his hand

While Mateo took his nap, we headed over to Tennessee Valley Beach. Our little prince woke up just in time to see the ocean. It was a beautiful and relaxing afternoon, until a wave knocked Mati down from under his feet and nearly swept him away to Japan!! Nico, who was on duty, "didn't see that coming!" Fortunately, Mati wasn't terrified by the experience and wanted to go back to touch the "aya, aya".

On Saturday, we went to the City to see the new Indian art exhibition at the Asian Art Museum. The rest of the afternoon, Nico and Mateo spent together while I got a haircut and went to dinner with my girlfriends. On Sunday, Mateo and I enjoyed the company of Tia Mumu and Tio Brandon, while Nico played tennis. Mateo played soccer with the tios and showered my sister with wet slimy kisses and lots of hugs.

Mateo's relationship with his stuffed animals continues to grow deeper and deeper. He often asks for "Ti" (Noukie) and "Popi" (his monkey), most often when he wakes up, and takes them up and down the house, or wants them to be with him in his highchair while he eats and most definitely now, to go to sleep. He kisses them, hugs them, pulls their ears ... so very endearing!!!