It’s supposed to start snowing soon (although when it comes to winter weather I never count my chickens before they hatch) and A Child Grows in Brooklyn did a post about the best sledding hills in the neighborhood (Fort Greene Park is of course on the list!) and how to make your own sled. I am hoping to get Cameron out to the park this afternoon, or more likely, tomorrow for his first sledding experience. So bundle up your little one and I’ll see you there!
I’ve been struggling to decide what to do regarding Cameron’s poor little freezing fingers. He is constantly taking off his socks, shoes, and hats, so I didn’t have much hope that anything on his hands would stay there more than 5 minutes.
I saw a post awhile back on Celia’s blog Chic Squirt about Stonz Wear baby booties, and while exploring the site I acame across their Mittz. The website claims they will stay on! And the design looked promising. So I asked for a pair (along with some booties) for Cameron’s birthday, and was happy when some arrived in the mail. We haven’t broken out the booties yet, but we’ve been using the mittz and they do indeed stay on! They ones for kids under 2 don’t have thumbs, which is a key feature. Not only does it make them easy to put on, it makes them hard for Cameron to get off. I thought he would be annoyed, but he totally didn’t seem to mind! Plus his fingers were nice and toasty. 
Cameron's new Mittz + car hat from Etsy
Did you remember to send your Halloween pics in to the Local? Check out the ones that made it. I see Cameron, and some other familiar faces there! Thanks to Tiffany for the heads up.
Cameron and his Dad at Camel Park
Jax and his dad Jayce at the pumpkin patch
Tillie, the adorable bunny
I was hanging out with some mommies yesterday in Fort Greene Park and lamenting that now that Cameron is on puree strike I can’t seem to get him to eat his veggies. A mommy suggested spreading some veggie puree on toast (which I will certainly try) but it inspired another idea – why not hide some veggies in something Cameron already likes? A classic Mom trick! I make Cameron’s grilled cheese in the toaster oven on one slice of whole wheat bread (since he isn’t a big eater). Today I slipped some peas in there and he was more than happy to eat them. Not the most hearty portion of vegetables, I know. But I’ll take what I can get!
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The Halloween events just keep on coming! Fort Greene Park Conservancy is sponsoring the 10th Annual Halloween Festival in Fort Greene Park on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 12 noon – 3:00 pm (Rain date Nov 1).
Free Halloween fun in Fort Greene Park
There will be hay rides, games, sack races, face painting, stilt-walkers, entertainers and free pumpkins to decorate – and it’s all FREE. Plus there will be a costume parade and spooky cemetery. The festivities kick off with a fun costume contest for dogs and their owners: “The Great PUPkin,” sponsored by Fort Greene PUPS at 12 noon. This is always entertaining – so I suggest you get there at the beginning!
Ok mommies, it’s time to get motivated! The new fall session of Stroller Fitness starts up again tomorrow, Wednesday September 9th at 8am in Fort Greene Park. It’s a 6 week session which will go through October 14th. The cost is $90 – $15 a class. We meet near the playground at Dekalb and Washington Park. I know it’s hard to be up and exercising at 8am, but it’s good for you, and fun!
Stroller Fitness
Check out this article I wrote for the New York Times Local Blog to learn more about Stroller Fitness.
This past Saturday I got some peaches at the Fort Greene farmer’s market. They are finally becoming nice and ripe so I had one this morning and shared some with Cameron. I had tried giving him peaches a few weeks ago and he wasn’t very interested in them, but today he seemed to really enjoy it. I guess it’s important to remember to keep trying foods because something that wasn’t ok one day might be yummy the next!
Each week a group of Moms with Under 1 year olds meets in Fort Greene Park around 11am at the top of the park near the monument. Of course, dads are also welcome! New people show up all the time, so don’t be nervous – come on over and introduce yourself and your little one. It’s nice to get out and see some other parents and to talk about whats going on with the babies. I’ve gotten so much useful information and support. Come check us out!
X marks the Moms with Under 1's spot!
If the weather is bad we meet at the Conneticut Muffin on Lafayette.
I am fortunate to live a block away from Fort Greene Park. When the weather is nice, I like to get Cameron out for some fresh air. One of my friends who has a 2 year old had this great picnic blanket from J.J. Cole – you can get it at Amazon. I knew I had to have one, since hers was so useful.
The best picnic blanket
What makes this picnic blanket so handy is that the bottom is water resistant, in case the ground is damp, and it folds up onto itself (so the bottom only touches the bottom) and remains very clean. It’s machine washable, and it has its own carrying strap. It fits into the bottom of my stroller so I can bring it with me easily.
Cameron loves his blanket
Whenever I go to a mommy meet up in the park I bring my blanket. It’s no surprise that almost every other mom has one now. The blanket comes in more girly colors too, for those of you who are partial to pink! Get this blanket, and spend more time outside with your little one…. you won’t be disappointed.
