No, really. You can't see him, can you? I didn't think so. He's a master at hide-and-seek. When Red and I went to visit the grandparents in Anderson this week, he spontaneously decided to hide in the curtains. I can't believe I got my phone out in time to even catch a short … [Read more...]
Parenting
Manners for a 1-2 year old
etsyNow that Red's asserting his independence more (read: learning how to say NO), I've been very conscious of how to improve and start the basis for his manners. You have to start somewhere. You can't start at holding doors, or using polite phrasing. But using "nice" words will help. … [Read more...]
When the Mama’s Away, the Nonna/Red Will Play
You may have already read that Hubs and I took out first baby-free vacation last week. My mom came and took care of little Red, who (I swear!) grew 6 inches and gained a thousand new skills since we had gone. After having a grilled bologna and cheese (a staple when I was growing up!), … [Read more...]
Laughed so hard… he threw up
This is a story we'll have to tell Red when he's older. And there's a chance that when I tell it, I'll laugh so hard I throw up. Last week when Mom was watching Red, he got to see my Aunt, Uncle and Cousins again. Uncle Kirk is an hilarious guy, and Red found him no different. When … [Read more...]
First trip away from Red
Hubs and I have had a beach trip with 3 other couples (our very best friends) planned since early Spring. It's a trip that we've taken for several years in a row (last year was put on hold because of 2 weddings and 2 babies between all of us) and I'm really excited about it. A … [Read more...]
Red dances with Snoopy
For those of you that know Red, he's a dancer. When you ask him to dance, it can range from a slight wiggle to a full on tilt-a-whirl in his seat, or a Ray Charles-like swagger that he uses to dance to low music. Here, we have a Halloween Snoopy from Nana, which Red has learned to play over... … [Read more...]
The Time The Hot Dog Buns Went Missing…
So I finally went grocery shopping after having pantry surprise for a straight week due to a busy tech schedule. I got lots of meal ingredients, including picking out brats and buns for lunch. When we got home and unloaded, the buns were missing, and I thought I had left them on … [Read more...]
Consignment Snowsuit
Last week my mother-in-law and sister-in-law accompanied me to the biggest consignment sale in the area (ALL 4 KIDS). I LOVE these things, because you can get nearly-new, and sometimes brand new, things for so much cheaper than the store. Especially strollers, large play items, toys, movies, shoes, … [Read more...]
