Monday, February 20, 2012

A question answered.

Some body asked....does Mr.Mister still roll cans around the kitchen? Take a good look at that smiling face. For the record, he's walking now. He doesn't walk all the time, but he's making a grand effort. You would think that with walking, more 'upright' activities would take precedence. Like....I don't know what, but you'd think he'd find new things to get into.
Well, he still rolls can around the kitchen...there are black beans in the dining room, cans of icing under the dinner table, a can of tomatos hung out in the laundry room for quite some time, I almost tripped on a can of pizza sauce when I went to grab milk from the refridgerator today...and if I'm not careful, there's a can of soup waiting to knock me to the ground when I exit the office after I'm done typing up this story.
So I think that answers your question.
When it comes to the maneuvering of cans, his skills are quite advanced. He's now had lots of practice. We've graduated from 1 can, 2 cans, and 3 cans....He's moved on to at least 4 cans on the go all at the same time.
Yes, he will go and push each can around before he returns to the one he rolled first. Note that today he must have had a sweet tooth bothering him. 3 cans of icing and a can of marshmellow fluff. It's really fluffed now......
But you know, where there is one mischief maker...there always follows a second...
Yeah, Lil'Miss figured she might as well get in on the action. I mean, if Mr.Mister can spend countless mornings swatting canned goods around...there must be some kind of excitement to it.
Yep, there goes the peanut butter. Breakfast you say? Peanut butter on toast you say? I say.....when you fetch it from behind the chair located in the far corner of the living room right beside the fireplace, then you can have your peanut butter on toast. Until then...I'm having cereal. The mischief makers haven't figured out how to get into the fridge.....yet.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Cabin Fever....

Ladies and Gentlemen! Today is a special day. We bring to you the race of the season. Yes! 2 time gold medalist Lil'Miss J Shortcake to the Rescue has made it to these prestigious gold medal finals yet again. What a talent this girl is...and she is only 3! Count that, 3 Years old! I can't even imagine what goals and titles she'll achieve when she reaches the age of 4. But I digress. We're here for a race, and a race you will get. Keep your eye on Lil'Miss J Shortcake, she's in the pink swim cap.....
On your mark....
Get set.....Ready.....GO!!
And they're off!!!
Lil'Miss J Shortcake to the Rescue is off to a fantastic start. She's looking strong, her swim stroke well practiced. This is a 50m race people. Our competitor is making it to the 25m mark where she'll have to execute a turn and proceed down the home stretch to the finish line.
Look at that form. She makes the turn!
And here she comes, swimming as hard and as fast as she can! She's in the lead! Could this be a 3rd gold medal for our young protege?
I think it might be! Go Shortcake Go! You can do it! I can hear her mommy and daddy cheering her on. They're loud! She loves it! She's almost there......
Wait, where's she gone????? How do you just disappear out of the pool like that? Oh wait....
Now she's on the springboard diving board! Wow! What a kid! I don't think I've ever seen a 3 year old dive with such finesse as this young girl! Bounce, bounce....There she goes!!!!!
WOW! AMAZING! 5 stars for this young athelete! Where will we see her next?
Sports Illustrated for Kindergartners.
(((Love)))

Happy Birthday Mr.Mister!

Well, good morning Sunshine! Do you know what day it is today? It's your birthday! You are a whole 1 year old today. Where did that time go? How did you get so big? I think I just blinked and this all happened and somehow I missed it. Well special boy, have a great day today. You deserve it!
A whole 1 year old now. I just can't believe it. We started our day slow. Just moseying around and hanging out. Then the rush started and we were frantically cleaning house to get ready for 'The Nathan Bowl"! Yes, The Nathan Bowl. What a lucky little guy. Super Bowl landed on his birthday this year. I'm guessing that's a pretty special thing for a little guy. We decided to have some friends over for organized chaos, to celebrate Mr.Mister's birthday, and the men could enjoy the Super Bowl action at the same time. So Dad headed out to Costco for munchies and Mom was supposed to clean the house. We did birthday pictures instead....
I mean, you gotta have pictures to celebrate and document the occasion, right?
Look how cute Mr.Mister is in his duds, pushing a favorite train toy around (actually it keeps him in one spot while I try to take the picture).
Yep, he's still into toys with wheels. It's an added bonus if it has buttons and secret buttons that make different noises. A little music to add to playtime....that's getting it right!
And of course, no photo session would be complete if Lil'Miss didn't come in and have HER picture taken as well. Take note that she is all dolled up as well. Ready for the perpetual party. She's allowed to dress herself these days.
I think I really see the love in this picture (LOVE IT!)
And the big news? About a week before his birthday....Mr.Mister took his first steps. Yes, we can officially say that he is now walking. Now remember that he is so efficient at crawling that he really has no need to walk. So currently he takes about 5 steps, then drops down into a crawl and gets moving. But put a walking toy in front of him (chair, wheelie toy, chair.... pink shopping cart....) and he gets motoring. He can zip that wheelie toy around the kitchen like nobody's business, laughing and giggling and squealing all the way! It's comical.
So, on to the party. We went with a mid afternoon start on the shindig...that way all little kids could enjoy the chaos to it's fullest before being pulled away by parents to head home to bed (booooooo.) We did finger sandwhiches, veggie platter, juice boxes...and of course CAKE!
(Yeah, this is the best picture I have...doesn't really say much for the photographer!!!)
We went with a football/zoo themed cake to cover both occasions. I think all Mr.Mister could think of was how he could get his hands on some cake.....I wonder where he gets his sweet tooth from?
Whoa buddy! Why bother eating the cake in small pieces? Just grab the whole thing and shove it in your mouth all at once. Maybe then you can fool your mom into giving you another piece.
Just for the record....I did give him another piece....
And then afterwards we opened presents. All our wonderful friends thought of Mr.Mister and blessed him with some awsome new toys with wheels and sound buttons. What more could a little man ask for?????
He didn't really have any interest in opening his presents. But once they came out of their wrappings, they became much more interesting.
It was a great day. And once again I ask the question....
Where has the time gone?