Collapsipation

Is what happens when a little boy refuses to take a nap at the appropriate time and ends up overtired and cranky and then falling asleep in momma's arms in the "play room".

Summertime Explorations

It is a shame that the weather is so horrific, what with all the >100F temperatures, or else we would be able to run around out in the yard more often, ya?

Daddy's hard work paying off..






Messing with the hose/sprinkler timer




Picking Mesquite Beans from the lowest branches.






Taking a well deserved break with some yummy juice.

Puzzles

We got some simple puzzles from Walmart about a month ago, and you took to them with such determination.

Mall Rat

We don't go to the mall very often, but when we do, we try to make sure you get a chance to romp and jump and climb over at the children's play area.

One of the things that you like there are the numbers on the floor, which you love to read and do the hopscotch thing.

The first time we were there, you were so little we were afraid you were going to get trampled and run over by the other bigger kids.

NOW, you ARE one of the bigger kids! - Climbing up the grape thingy and coming down the other slide on your tummy etc. when just a couple of weeks ago, it seemed too intimidating still.

The Tent Master

Momma got you a "Disney Pixar Cars" tent the other day from Ross' Dress for Less.

It is a pop up tent that folds into nothingness, very much like one of those pop up window shades for cars etc.

You love to spend time in it, but as we all know, stuff is more fun when shared...

So nowadays, you will look at me with the most serious look you can conjure up, point into doorway of the tent, and say "Momma, Sit Down!"

ROFL

Daddy Calls This

Your Little Lord Fauntleroy Hair

Your hair doesn't get trimmed as often/as much as I would like to, because of all the dramatics that ensue when that is attempted, but nevertheless, the crazy curly look is pretty irresistably adorable. :)

"Daddy Driving Car"

That's one of your new phrases that you've been trying out the last couple of days when we're out driving..

Last Christmas we got you a little electric car, but didn't get it out for you to mess with till over a month ago.

And. You. Love. It!






Imagine that.. driving just like daddy! w00t! :)






After a while, you decided to go off exploring somewhere else






and guess who you decided to mess with?






And then it was back into the house for a shower!

Smooshy Fun

I got us some play doh the other day and we had some fun what with you making requests and momma making snowmen, a chair, PIZZA, etc.

You are still a little unsure how to make stuff with it, and so momma got you some help.

Behold, the Play Doh Duffel that comes with..

Four 5oz. cans of Play-Doh
Extruder and extruder rail
Six cutters
Rolling pin
Pair of scissors
Sprinkle press

Can't wait to see your face when I get it out for you to play with tomorrow :)

Bath Time Fun

So Momma went a little crazy and got you another bath time toy :)

As it is, you used to holler and protest at having to get out of the tub when momma declared that bath time was over... but nowadays you are getting more matured, I figure, and so although you might linger for a minute or two after I tell you that bath time is over, you are usually pretty good natured about getting out of the tub, and saying bye bye to the toys till tomorrow :)

A Rory McIlroy in the making? :)

A few weeks ago, we were out doing the rounds to the various garden centers in town, looking for certain items for daddy. When we got to this one, I thought it was time you got a chance to stretch your legs out a little.

They had a little golf green as part of their layout, and daddy thought he'd putt a few with ya :)

Asian Soup Slurping Genes,

Express Thyself to thy Fullest!

Nocturnal ramblings

You did not get a nap in yesterday and so you were in bed much earlier than you would have been on other nights.

Anyway, at 3 am this morning I wake up to you leaning over me, going "Ake up, momma, Ake up!!"

:)

Owie!

We were playing out in the yard today when you came running to me, going "Owie! Owie!" and rubbing your hand against your chest. I saw a sting mark on the top of your right hand, and I figured that you'd been stung by a wasp.

We immediately went into the house, washed your hand off with soap and water, and put some triple antibiotic and hydrocort cream on it. You were very brave and didn't cry or whine, but I gave you some acetominophen and some benadryl just in case, as your hand was swelling up.

Thankfully, after some initial crankiness and after a nap, you were all better and the swelling had gone almost all the way down. I watched you for any other symptoms while you napped, but you slept peacefully.

Big Yellow M

Just about every Saturday, we join Grandad and Uncle Lin for lunch at McDonalds. You love to go there and hang out with them, but even more so, to go Play Play Play out at the fenced "courtyard" area.

You're always finding thing that will fascinate you out there. It could be a leaf, a flower, a smooth rock, a plant, or just watching cars go by.

A couple of weeks ago, you collected some smooth rocks and made a choo choo train on the bench with them, and as one of the things that you currently love to do is count, you proceeded to count up and down the line of rocks :)

Last week, you decided you wanted to put stickers on yourself,

the rocks, and my jeans.

Whatever it is, you always have a fun fun time.