What a visit to the Poconos! Although Madeline first became acquaintanced with snow in Philly, she was delighted to play in fresh, deep fluff for the very first time. She also, for the very first time, identified “Gama” and “Gampapa.” By the end of the weekend, she added to her vocabulary “Eemee” (Amy), “No-wah” (Laura), and “Mee-am” or “Ee-am” (Liam).
First came story time with Gama and Gampapa on the evening we arrived. M loves her board book collections, perfectly sized for her hands. She especially loves her Mother Goose rhymes, including “Dumpy Dumpy,” “Fuffin Man,” “Kinko Shar,” “Pah Cake,” and “Diddo Diddo.”
The next morning, we headed out for the grownups to ski while baby and puppy explored the snow:
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step carefully
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hmmmm
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what happens if I...
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...pickthisstuffupandthrowitintheair?
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just a nice shot
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After Daddy left, Madeline asked, "Daddy? Bebe gir?"
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still learning to wade through knee-high snow
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maybe i'll go down this bank
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oops. How do I get up?
Back home for lunch and a little playtime with Dad:
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yummy buttered toast
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here I come!
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mmmmwah sloppy kiss
Heading out for the afternoon, we were much more about our wits and ready to play.
Fortuitously, we discovered a neighborhood friend!
Madeline found a little friend, about four years older, whom she calls “Bibbeh.” Bibbeh was wonderfully (and amazingly!) kind and patient with Madeline, repeatedly making snowballs for Madeline to smoosh. Madeline loved their new game of falling back in the snow, sitting up to dig, and repeating. Now and then Madeline would look up to peek if Bibbeh was still lying down.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
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It's okay, I'll show you how.
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Wow! A snowball!
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Thank you for making me a new snowball every time I destroy it.
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How amazing is Bibbeh?
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New game: brush the snow off the bushes!
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Only when Bibbeh stands up straight is it apparent how much older and taller she is than M
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New game twist: brush snow off the rock!
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Mommy this is so much fun!!
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Okay, now we have a NEW game...
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...First you dig,...
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...and then you lie down!
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how awesome is this picture
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a little fourth position for balance
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Wanna try holding this giant snowball? It's okay if you smash it.
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I'll show you how to make a new one!
Winding down after a full day. Let’s do some rock n reading.
Out to play the next morning. Say goodbye to the adults! We’ve got business with a toboggan.
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Henry knows what's up
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my first wipeout
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I know you said don't eat it.
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I am ignoring your advice about germs and proceeding with snow tasting.
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This is fun. Really.
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Again Mommy! Again!
Afternoon ski time. Go away Dad, I’ve got a toboggan to ride.
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Hmm, the snow isn't fluffy like yesterday.
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It's kinda slippery.
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Wheeeee!
Finally, some scenic shots over the weekend: