Super Nani Visit

My mom came to visit a couple of weeks ago--playing the role of Super Nani to lend an extra set of hands for over a week, which was HUGELY helpful.  Here are a few pics from her trip:

We had to go to Dallas for a work-related conference.  D and my mom explored the galleria while I attended meetings.  D was fascinated with the phone and would pick it up repeatedly.  My mom: "David, who are you calling?"  David: "Daddy!"   

D wasted no time getting comfortable and familiarizing himself with his surroundings.

Playing in the play area with nani.

Back from  Dallas--made a trip to B&N to play with the trains.

And nani was there to witness his first (and much needed)...

big-boy haircut.  Thanks Trinity!  My mom was here for his first haircut as well--kind of cool.

Playing more with trains at home.  Are you noticing a pattern of priorities here?  Trains?  Check.  Pants off?  Check.  

A gift that nani sent in the mail before she arrived--these rain boots have quickly become D's favorite type of foot ware.  Fashionable and functional.

Unfortunately, I had to work the majority of the time my mom was out to visit, but we were able to break away and go to the zoo over the weekend!

A very candid shot...

Monkeys!

Jenn: "David, what are those?"
David: "Birrrrs!" 

"Big tiger!!!!" Pretty close... This lion got a few adoring pats from this little boy.  Very cute.

We had a great visit with my mom.  She was wonderful--keeping D safe and happy, keeping the house tidy and laundry done while I was working, navigating through unfamiliar states and choreographing innovative contact improv. to quirky children's songs.  Did I mention that she is a great listener?  Or that we watched the entire first season of Downton Abbey together?  

Seriously great:)  We're excited to see her again in February!