Macaroni and Cheese?

Yes please!!! Mac and cheese is quickly becoming Christopher's favorite food. And I've learned that the trick to get him to eat is to allow him to feed himself. I fought this for a while- as it is clearly messy- but my babe needs to add a few lbs. So if getting dirty is the price to pay for some juicy baby thighs, then pay I will!

Will it ever get old?

Will there come a day when I look into the crib to find my nugget chillaxin with his hands behind his head and not crack up? I highly doubt it. This dude knows how to rock the cool-sleeper look. If anyone needs any tips to look cooler while sleeping (I'm looking at you Reesey with your thumb in your mouth and blankie), give little man a buzz!

Peek-A-Boo

Christopher is stepping it up a notch in the games department. The old standard Peek-a-Boo isn't cutting it anymore. Obviously he knows that i can still see him behind his hands. So he's taken it upon himself to make it a little more challenging to spy him. There is a 5-6 inch gap between the bed in his room and the wall (to allow the air conditioning to come up because it gets hot as h.e. double hockey stick up there). This little space is a great hiding spot for a 24th percentile skinny little man. He shimmies his little body into that crack, and then pulls a pillow in front of his face. And he will play this game as long as you let him. And it is still funny the 113th time you say "where is Christopher? There he is".

Keeping up with the Kardashian's??

Apparently Christopher believes that I am already caught up.  Thank God for DVR!

A face only a mother could love

A mother and every single other person on the planet! That little face melts my heart every day. He's so innocent looking, but so mischievous in his actions. This picture was taken moments before a meltdown. Christopher wanted to play with the phone at school but was told no. He did not take too kindly to that. So it appears the terrible two's are making an appearance a wee bit early. Christopher has entered the world of temper tantrums. And we are not talking about little whining episodes; these are full-blown, throw your body, pound your fists, slam your head tantrums. And it's so hard to stay strong when those little eyes look at you. Daddy is far better at staying strong than mommy. So what if he never has friends because the other kids don't like the tantrums. His mommy can be his BFF.

4 EVA.

Tough Day at the Office

What do you do after a long day of napping, block building, toy stealing, and nap dodging? Well you have some dinner, recline a little and relax. Monday nights never looked so good.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to Bo. He can make the nugget laugh like no one else can, he sings the best songs, reads the best books, and definitely builds the best block towers this side of the Mississippi. We love you!!

(and a special shout out to Grandpa B and Grandpa O. You are both great examples for our little man!).

Saturday Night Fever

Grandma and Grandpa B are visiting for the weekend. Unfortunately, the nugget has not been feeling so hot. Actually- he has been feeling hot- dude has a fever. Super sad yet it also makes him super snuggly. Like all he wants to do is cuddle snuggly.

You know what I mean (wink wink)?

Weekend Recap

Christopher had a busy little weekend. He went to the Tremont Art Walk, checked out the Westside Market, partied with friends, hit up the beach, and rode is first roller coaster. The roller coaster was not a good choice, as I'm pretty sure we are both still emotionally scarred from the 30 second ride. But at least we can check that off our list of 1sts!

Life's a beach

Christopher and I had breakfast this morning on the banks of the Cleveland Ocean. The babe is still undecided regarding walking on the beach, but he definitely enjoyed being carried down the beach. We are trying to get some beach practice in before our Florida vacation. So as much as it pains me to say it, it looks like a few more trips to Huntington beach might be in store for us.

Hurricane Willy

My little man is one destructive little dude.  I read that cleaning your house while your child is still awake is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos.  And that is definitely the case with this guy.  I've conceded to the fact that my house will be a permanent mess for the next 18+ years.  And if you know me, you know that this will be a huge change for me.  Hahaha- you can get up off the floor parents.  I am sure this is sweet justice for all the years that I tortured you both with my messy room.

Pictures are worth 1,000 words... Right?

I've been a bit busy with the new job, and therefore have been neglecting the blog. My loyal followers (ok ok- just Aunt Erin) are not pleased with the lack of posts. So to make up for it (and take the easy way out), here are some pictures from my phone. No witty comments- just precious little nugget photos.