Busy Day

It turns out that speeding thru the gym was just the beginning of an adventure filled day for our Alex...


Along with "helping" Daddy get the mail and change a lightbulb, he also swiffered for me, cleaned out a kitchen cupboard (asking for water in every cup he found), wiped down a dining chair (after he spilled on it, but that's beside the point) and put away a few groceries!

He also did some gardening:
(yes, he got a bath - hooray for Grandparents giving us a night out)

And some vacuuming:
(he's a very helpful little boy)










That or they were all distractions for a little boy who's teething and has a cold. Whatever the motivation, he loves to help! If only we could trust him to scrub toilets...

Life with (I mean) AS a toddler!

This is life as a toddler:

It's a Two Speed life.

Going (above), and Sleeping (yet to be captured on film).

Fashion challenged, but surprisingly coordinated...

How funny is my boy? I guess that's what I get for leaving my shoes in the living room!

The funny part is that when he started walking around in them I was on the phone with Stan so I got a little play-by-play action.

(In sports commentary style)

"He's playing with your heels, OH...

he's got one on...

he's lining up for the second, YES...

YES, he's got it - and he's making good speed."

(As I hear clack, clack, clunk, clack, clunk in the background and demand a photo!) And then he filled his diaper. haha

Good Morning Daddy

Most mornings Stan wakes to Alex fussing from his crib. It's not really screaming, that would be much more dedicated. It's really just fussing.

Friday, "Daddy" was the word of the day, but Alex had yet to use it to call him. It was just another word - he hadn't figured out it's power! But he's now put it all together...

This morning Stan got to wake up to Alex calling his name! "Daddy"

This morning, Stan sent me a text message to relay that Alex let out "one fuss and 2 daddys". Stan was so thrilled that he jumped up and ran into Alex's room before he could start fussing again!

Hooray for Daddy!!!

Mornings with Alex are really special. He's a little extra cuddly, he loves to sit with you and watch a show or read a book. He asks for his milk and some cereal to munch on and alternates playing and hugs almost equally. He's just so content. Life is good for the baby.

I felt really special this weekend when Alex demanded that I get up with him. Stan was trying to let me sleep in, but how could I refuse? We had a lovely morning all hanging out in our PJ's.

Who needs sleep when you could have hugs from your baby?