Monday, May 31, 2010

Is it really JUNE?

I can't believe June starts tomorrow, where did May go? To be honest, the month of May was usurped by the 48-Hour Film Project shenanigans. We filmed the movie the first weekend of May, then we had our first screening the following week and after a nail-biting 10 days, found out that this year's film "High as a Kite" made it to the "Best of DC" round of competition.

The 48hfp committee doesn't post official rankings so we don't know exactly where we placed, but we were in the bottom half of the "Best of DC" group, which is compiled of the top 24 films out of 105 team entries. We weren't sure we'd make it this year, so we're just happy to say that we did!

Next year, we've all agreed to remove all naked men from our film. We're going to attempt a mature film concept, and bust into the top half of that "Best of DC" contention.

But enough about the film. Isabelle has been busy this month. Potty training is going pretty well. We're not pushing it, but she is taking control and doing really well.

She has learned the entire "Our Father" prayer now and recites it every night at bedtime. We'll tackle the "Hail Mary" next. She should be more than ready for Catholic School in a few years!

Summer has arrived in full force. The baby pool debuted this week and we're getting ready to purchase a "big" pool this month. We went to the neighbors pool yesterday and she was swimming away, glad to see she hasn't lost her swim school lessons.

We're considering some gymnastic classes this summer, there is a good program through our local rec center that has classes on Wednesday nights, just like swim class was. It was a great way to break up the week with something constructive. The jury is still out.

Other than that, our summer is already getting booked up with parties and playdates and other fun activities. Daddy turns 40 this summer! So we've started to plan his Luau party for July 24th at our community beach. Anyone know a hula dancer we can invite?

Happy Summer, everyone, even if it doesn't technically start for another 3 weeks.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

It's time to potty!

Let the potty training begin! Our daycare provider, the lovely and talented and patient "Miss Trish" has had 2 days of success in the realm of potty training! Granted, Isabelle has no interest in doing this at home, but that's OK for now.

She has gone in the big girl potty successfully the last two days and we're thrilled! Iz is thrilled too, she's called me from school both days to tell me the exciting news over the phone.

Our baby girl is only 2.5 years old this month but she's becoming a big girl seemingly overnight, while we aren't looking.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Ack, all aboard the busy train!

The Wonderful World of Iz goes on, but I am too busy to share! Sorry folks, after a fabulous computer-less vacation in Tampa, followed by a whirlwind 48-hour weekend of filmmaking, capped with 3 days of hell-at-work - I just haven't had time to notice, let alone capture, any of the funny little Isabelle moments.

However, I just got a call from Daddy, who took Isabelle to her last swim class in Level 1 this evening and she passed! Even though they typically don't let you start Level 1 until you are 3 years old, she started at 2 and passed. So we'll start her in Level 2 this fall.

Nothing like starting the Type-A Overachieving mentality now, right?