Me Time

I will never forget it, my friend told me that “work travel is the new vacation,” when I boarded my first post-Gigi work trip about 15 months ago. I have to travel, so I may as well enjoy it, right?

I’m on my way to Los Angeles for a meeting with the National Football League. I hate to leave you for even a second, Gigi, but Mama is doing some pretty big things at work right now… it’s something that was all my idea; something that no one else thought or tried to do. I have worked so hard to make this thing happen. I hope it works out, but more importantly, I hope that, one day, you’ll be proud. I also hope that, somehow, you’re picking up a solid work ethic — the same one I learned from my mom, my dad, and my Ganny. In case none of that is impressive, don’t worry — I’ll bring you a present… That should suffice for now.

I love you, Dave and Gigi! I will see you early Thursday morning!

Elvis

Sometimes, Georgia Grace will point to a man or a woman in a picture, and say, “Yaya,” or “Mama,” indicating that she sees what she believes is a picture of us. Sometimes, it’s really flattering. Sometimes, it borders on offensive. And sometimes, well, Elvis:

This Is Gigi

This two-second video perfectly encapsulates her happy, sweet little personality. She’s so busy, but that’s no excuse to skimp on style.

Post-Ballet Play Date

Gigi and her buddy, Liv, from dance class, went to Playgarden to unwind after putting in a tough day (or 45 minutes) at the studio:

Off to Ballet!

Chandra just sent me these pics via text — she and G are on their way to dance class. Isn’t she the sweetest little dancer you’ve ever seen?! I hate that I can’t join for class every week, but it’s a lot of fun to see Gigi practice at home… her chasse is getting better by the day!

Yaya’s Girl

Increasingly, Gigi is becoming a “Yaya’s girl” — when she wakes at night and in the morning, she calls for Dave, not me. Today, this adorable father/daughter duo will be home while I’m at work. I’m so jealous i can’t hardly stand it, but I’m also really excited to hear all about their fun day when i get home!

Hummus

She loves hummus. Hummus and tomatoes, hummus and pasta, hummus and chicken. Even hummus on pizza. She has been sick and not eating much this past week so last night before bedtime when she pulled the hummus out of the fridge and sat down at her table – an obvious tactic to delay bedtime – I didn’t argue. We stayed up late and had a snack. She ate about 15 cherry tomatoes with hummus on each bite.

Crab Walk

It’s amazing the respect a little crab walking will get you around here.

…West Hollywood

…After Bath

…More From Disney Land

Our Dinner Date in LA

Catching Up On Pictures…Chandra and Gigi on Christmas

Gigi’s Words: As of March 12

At 19 months of age, Gigi’s vocabulary largely consists of the following words:

Happy

More

Hello

Yaya

Gigi

Me

Help

Open

Apple

Ball

Up

Mama

Yanya

Mimi

Mom

Hippo

Bear

Uh huh

Uh uh

Agua

(Note: I was late in posting this. Just over a month later, her vocabulary has grown exponentially and there aren’t many words she won’t attempt to say. It is amazing how quickly children change, grow, and develop.)

Mere Pups

Nine years later, our daughter is asleep in the room down the hall. My, how time flies. I wouldn’t change a thing.