Then and Now: First Haircut

Eva got her first hair cut today at the same salon with the same stylist (Carlie) that Ian did. Ian was 16 months and Eva is 17 months.



Ian got his hair cut today as well. He sat and cooperated and showed Eva just what to do. Before we went in, Ian said,"Mom, I just want you to cut my hair."

I said,"Trust me, you really don't. I can't even cut wrapping paper properly."


Post hair cut lollipops. Ian said,"Can we come here to get our hair styled again?"

Who Needs a Nursing Pillow

When you have a dog's butt:

Doulas in Seoul: Morning Calm Doulas

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Then & Now: Erie Zoo Playground

Ian at 14 months (2007) and Eva at 17 months (today):





Together:

2010 Mountain Buggy Terrain Stroller

Eva, 17 months:

Ian, almost 4 years:


We bought a Mountain Buggy Urban Double Elite Stroller last Christmas and the only thing we regret about that purchase is that we didn't do it sooner. It pushes like a dream, even goes over snow. Curt likes to take them in the 5K Fun Runs in it, but it is great just strolling around. It is also nice when I share a babysitter because the babysitter can take Eva and the other child to the playground easily.

On this trip, I brought my 2006 Inglesina Zippy stroller on the plane. I am going to leave it at my parents' house and bring the 2010 Mountain Buggy Terrain stroller back in its place! I have a MacLaren Volo as well and it is a great lightweight umbrella stroller.

I am not a serious running (or even a non-serious jogger), but I love the smooth push of jogging strollers. Since I fall into the "urban" category more than the "runner" category, I like the flexible of a multi-position wheel. The MBT can be fixed rear for sand and snow, fixed forward for running on pavement or in swivel mode for strolling around. I will probably use it in swivel mode most of the time. I love that I don't have to tip the stroller back to go over curbs or fight the stroller on hills.

Some of the features that I like:

*Multi-position wheel as previously described
*Large air-filled tires
*Height-adjustable handle
*Harness adjusts without rethreading (love this!)
*Reinforced back
*Metal & plastic foot plate (easier to keep clean than fabric)
*Foot break for parking and hand break for running
*Better canopy than older models of Mountain Buggy
*Zippered basket
*Sleeker look than other comparable strollers

It comes with two water bottle holders and a bumper bar. I bought a tire pump (I think it really should come with one, but it wasn't that much), a rain cover (because I live in Seoul and it rains a lot) and a travel bag. We travel frequently, but even one airline trip, even if you gate check, can destroy a stroller so I strongly suggest a travel bag if you are going to take it on a plane.

Curt is going to run with it in a 5K over Labor Day so we'll be able to put it to the test.

Great-Grandma agrees it is a dream to push:


Eva enjoying the view:

Dogs!

Eva was terrified of the dogs when we first arrived. By the next day she was petting them and saying,"Dog! Teddy! Ossy (Roxxy)!" By the second day:

Backyard Adventures