Day 2

Day 2 without Daddy went very well.  We woke up at 8:00 AM, had breakfast and watched some morning TV.  Zadie went down for her morning nap at 10:45 AM (she's been napping twice a day now - once in the morning, once in the afternoon).  After she woke up, she had some lunch and then we were off to the city. 

Zadie on the subway going to Manhattan

 

Rachel and Zadie outside Estancia - a cute little bistro in Tribeca.  I always feel like I'm in Europe when I go here.  

 

She was a little fussy so I held her for a while.  I'm slowly becoming a pro at eating meals with one hand.  

 

Rachel took over while I finished my salad.  Zadie was being a wiggle worm, as you can see.  

 

All bundled up and ready to take the subway home

 

home at last.  just in time for Zadie's afternoon snack 

Playtime on the bed.  She loves this toy.  

 

Zadie played in her crib while I set up her new rug and her activity mat. 

Looks pretty good on the new rug.

  

She used to turn to the side and avoid looking at the toys above her when she was younger.  Now, she is ALL about the toys.  

 

She played for almost 45 minutes.  I couldn't believe it.  I sat next to her and talked to my mom and watched her bat, grab and pull all the toys.  She was loving it.  She also wore herself out and passed out as soon as I put her in her crib.  

Day 2 was pretty great, but now that Zadie is in bed (it's 7:46 pm right now) I am missing Nate.  I think I'll watch a movie, have some dinner and go to bed early.