A Day at the Beach? Yes! That’s what Nishad said when he was sitting in the chair, dawning glasses they put on him. “Mommy, this is like a day at the beach!” Ha! Only if most adults would share his enthusiasm. I took Nishad to his first dentist appointment and we were both very proud of all the good things that the dentist had to say about his beautiful pearly whites. He commented that his teeth were the best he’s seen on a 3 year old (soon to be 4) in quite awhile. He said he can tell he doesn’t drink pop and eat a lot of sugar. Nishad was very excited to pick out a toy after (a jump rope) and get a new tooth brush and floss. We’ll be back in 6 months! This made me think of how my parents took such nice care of my teeth. I loved going to the dentist- even as an adult. It’s only recently that I don’t look forward to it as I was so attached to my dentist back in Chicagoland. I saw the same dentist from the time I was 2 1/2 until I was in my mid-20’s. I hope Nishad and Tiger for that matter, never have to go through the “aches” of cavities like I did.

The cutest girls on this side of the river! Ha! 🙂 These are some of my favorite Otsegoians and Superwomen! One of our friends moved to Anoka, so we went to see her new house and headed out for dinner together at a local place. It was great spending time out and taking a break. How nice to be in the company of smart, fun and positive-happy people!

Both of my babies started school this year! This is Nishad’s second year at a private AMI Montessori School, and Tiger’s first year attending in the toddler community. How amazing is that?! How blessed we are to be able to have both in such a school of excellence, in which we are surrounded with a tremendous staff and wonderful parents. Tiger will be right across the hallway from his big brother. Staying true to Montessori, they both attend 5 days a week for 3 hours a day.

Tiger had phase-in for a week. Nishad waltzes in like this is his second home. His teacher said he is all smiles and happy. He is a hard worker and loves that his best friend J is with him every day.

Tiger on the other hand, is fine when Daddy drops him off, but not so fine when Mommy has to drop him off. He cries and looks for me. He’s also in cotton undies now and has gone on the potty a few times. He wears his cotton undies at school, so we had a bit of an extra incentive to get on the potty-train with him. Tiger has made a special friend already though. A little boy in the class by the name of Hudson. He turned 2 this past April. Nishad told me that he saw Hudson helping Tiger on the playground. Hudson has already made his name into my heart.

The owner of the school asked that I write an artcile to be sent out to all of the parents. I was very excited and honored to do this. The title of my article is called, “15 Schools Later.” Which, I think speaks volumes about what the article is about.

No, we are not in Italy this week…

Ashish and I have developed an affection for international wine. However, sometimes you should check what’s available in your own back yard, before you venture elsewhere, right?

Well, we did just that! We spent the day in Stillwater where we had a picnic lunch (lovely all organic grocery store right in town) and spent some time wine tasting at the local winery. Tuscany, Napa…it’s not. But it was fun…and it was a gorgeous day to be along the banks of the river. We passed our time strolling the siewalk and sharing the enthusiam of two little boys who couldn’t get enough of the boats and the lift bridge.

Home improvements can wait for another weekend when it’s not so sunny. Living in Minnesota, you have to take what you can get.