So anyway, my mom and Sylvie came and picked us up this morning and we drove into Staten Island to visit Grandma Winnie and have a delicious diner brunch. When we got to the diner Winnie hopped out of the car first and Sylvie looked at me with a little concerned look on her face and said "Winnie coming too, Mommy?" Once I assured her that Winnie was going to eat with us she was satisfied and did her usual skip hop walk to the entrance.
Here Sylvie points out all the animals in her book:
A little kiss:
Ice cream!!!!
We hit another milestone today, and even though it's a pretty small one in the grand scheme of things it's something that means a lot to me, and I've been waiting a long time for. Today while we were leaving the diner I got Sylvie to stand on top of my feet while holding my hands (and facing me), while I walked around. Do you know what I'm talking about? I remember doing this with my dad ALL the time, it's a really vivid childhood memory of mine. In fact, come to think of it I remember doing it mostly at Grandma Winnie's house! What I don't remember is if it was when he was dropping me off each morning or picking me up each afternoon, I just remember standing on his feet and him walking and dancing around with me holding on as tight as I could. And I would say that probably for the last year I've been trying to get Sylvie to do it. She just never got the concept of standing on my feet, and staying there, while I walked around. And totally out of the blue today she did it! I was so excited that we kept doing it over and over again, walking around in circles by the diner entrance. It wasn't really a photo moment and I know it's not a huge deal, but I wanted to make sure I jotted it down on today's post. I guess it was one of those circle of life kinda things.
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Well, for those of you who DO care, it was Johnnie Walker Blue Label. It was the first time I ever had a really fine quality scotch. It was so much better than I expected. Now, since last time was my first real experience with fine scotch, I am by no means a connoisseur, so take this review I wrote with a grain of salt.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label's intense and luxurious nature recalls the authentic character and taste of the pioneering 19th Century Walker blends. A toasty, sweet aroma is complemented by a peaty and spicy taste that develops into heady flavours [I like spelling it the British way] of oak, dark-chocolate and rich fruitcake. Comprising just 16 of the world's rarest whiskies, Blue Label's probable appeal to true Scotch connoisseurs rests on the blend's dominant Islay malt whisky, balanced by several rich Speyside malts that have undergone exceptional periods of sherry oak maturation.
Funny you mentioned it. I remember doing it on my Dad's feet and Grandpa's too. However I don't ever recall doing it with my own kids, although it's possbile. I will have to try it with Stefanie, as I also recall being so proud. I also have such a clear memory of standing in front of Grandma Winnie and stretching my hand up as high as it would go. Believe it or not, it only came to her chest!! But I thought it wouldn't be long before I was as tall as her.
I love these pictures of her......she certainly was enjoying her food!
10 years ago, Johny walker Blue was $25 a shot and $150 a bottle. You will not find one in my bar. I like scotch but I settle for Johny Walker black which I believe is blended.Oh well. It is amazing how high a good scotch or wine can sell for. Look up Macallan Scotch and Glenfiddich.A good friend of mine bought a cognac for $1400 a bottle after drinking a shot for $90. It was Remi Martin Louis XIII cognac.
Syl looks great. Bring her down.
Love Steppy
have we created a monster? next time, we'll uncork the 21-year single malt.
i am reminded of the time john got to try fresh, sushi-grade tuna right off the boat, courtesy of mindy and rich's friend, captain brian. kacey told us he didn't shut up about it for at least two weeks.
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