Japan 1

We made it home safely and are (almost) back to normal schedules! Elinor was a perfect traveler but that time difference messed with her on the way there and the way back sooo bad. She isn't fussy about it, she just thinks 3am is a good time to get up for the day. 

Elinor and I made the 13 hour flight to Japan all by ourselves! I was so proud of that little baby. We left our house at around 10am. Our flight wasn't till 1pm but I was driving and would need to park and take the shuttle back to the airport. I had the stroller, the diaper bag, one rolly suitcase and a baby. My sister suggested before I left that I buy a belly bag to wear so I can have quick access to snacks, pacifiers, passports, money, etc. I bought a cheap one at Marshalls before we left and I'm so glad I did. I'm going to start bring it to the park so I can be handsfree and not have to leave the kids to grab anything from the stroller. 

Elinor was awake for the first 6 or so hours. She watched shows, played on the ipad, chewed/read books, played with some little new toys I had bought, ate snacks and grabbed at the man next to us who didn't mind and kept playing and talking to her. Anything she took interest in I let her go for it. Which one time was chewing on a toothbrush for 15 minutes. I requested a bassinet that she only took a tiny nap in but I was too nervous to settle in and nap while she was in it. 

Finally it was her time for bed. This is when it got rough. She fussed and kept pushing me away but wanting to nurse at the same time. I tried to cover up while feeding her but she just wanted me to lay down with her and let her eat on her own. After walking the aisles with her in the ergo, I went into the bathroom and just let her eat off and on until she fell asleep. It worked and she stayed asleep for the rest of the flight. I watched Brave...it was adorable!

After going through customs, we saw Dave! It was so exciting and sad. I gave Elinor to him right away and we all hugged. She just laid her head against him and snuggled in. Even though it was only 7pm we went to the hotel and went straight to sleep. It was all perfect until 3am Elinor was wide awake and wanted to play. We put toys and books between us and tried to sleep a little bit longer. 

on the train to the hotel

dinner with Daddy!

Finally at an acceptable time we all got up and ready. Elinor was finally starting to get sleepy and we headed out for our first day. We went to Shibuya, Harajuku and Aoyama to shop around. 

 This baby store had the cutest outfits and baby engineer boots but everything was way too expensive

 Forever searching for Starbucks so I could have coffee with soy milk. As soon as you walked in they would hand you a menu.

 TRAINS! at the toy store

 pumpkins everywhere. I think that in Japan they think Halloween means pumpkins

 Skytree the tallest tower in the world...we went to the observation deck...Dave is afraid of heights. 

 He didn't mind when we saw the view

Sowa

This was a couple of weeks ago but here is a little peek at our trip to Sowa.

 stopped by Roxy's to say hi to Sam and got some fries. 

 checked out what was new at the Grillo's pickle cart and took Elinor's picture

 smiling at everyone walking by

 Went back to Roxy's and James made us a grilled cheese with Daiya cheese that we brought! It was amazing!

some italian ice because we were so hot

New clothes! shirt-fred perry skirt-j crew shoes-bought from Sudo in Cambridge but I can't think of the brand right now

momma and baby style

kind of...I wanted to get good pictures of us the other day but we ended up forgetting. Dave did snap this picture of us snuggling before I had to put her in the carseat.

on momma- jacket-fred perry scarf-burberry sweater/dress-target tights-UO boots-from here backpack-petunia picklebottom

baby- hat-gift from relatives sweatshirt-old navy blanket-gift from family friend (I don't remember what she was wearing besides that!)

momma (daddy) and baby style

 dress-modcloth tights-plush socks-newbury comics(I needed socks last minute!) boots-urbanog

dress/shirt/pants-carters socks-marshalls headband-hand me down

shirt/sweater-fred perry pants-jcrew boots-RRL madison boots

Dave wasn't just posing with his guitar, he has been playing for Elinor. She loves it! She will be fussing and the second he starts she stops and stares at him. Here are some pictures from the other day

Birthday!

Yesterday was my 31st birthday. I was hoping I would get a baby for my birthday but I guess she didn't want to share birthdays. We didn't have too many plans but to see The Muppets later. Dave made me chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast!

I had bought a dress from the thrift store I really wanted to wear but I never got around to hemming it. I tried on a bunch of old dresses hoping one would magically fit over my belly. I thought I was hilarious and put on a fred perry dress Dave bought me right before I started growing a baby and never got to wear. 

I finally really got dressed and we headed to Salem. We love their theatre and wanted to walk around after the movie. 

It was such a nice day. Perfect for walking around. I miss our old neighborhood so much!

Has anyone else gone to see The Muppets yet?! I loved it! I might have teared up a couple of times. After the movie we walked around a little more. Went to Coven and got hot chocolate..they have vegan treats there now! But we didn't get any

 inside coven

 inside the antique store

After all the walking I was in pain and just wanted pizza. We went to Whole Foods, had a pizza made and bought 2 slices of vegan chocolate cake. When we got home, in front of our door there were flowers, a bear and balloon waiting for me! Dave sent them with a sweet note...I teared up again. 

I had such a great day! It couldn't have been a better day...unless baby girl had decided to come!