I'm a big believer that Thanksgiving is an over-looked and under-appreciated holiday, so I try to avoid all things Christmas-y until after I've enjoyed my turkey and pumpkin pie. But I thought many of you would enjoy the pictures we took this morning, so I'm going to make an exception.
Little Ted had a successful photo session today at Sears. That smiling cutie is the same little boy who categorically refused to take photos last week at the same time (it was awful!). We braved the photo studio again today, and thanks to a fantastic photographer, we now have lovely photos to share with all of you. Enjoy!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
An Education
Raising a toddler is certainly educational. I have learned a whole host of new ways to manage the things that I may want to carry around with me. Here's a perfect example:
A couple of days ago, Little Ted was enjoying a lollipop (or "pop pop," to use his words) while watching his favorite episode of Blues Clues. In this particular episode, there is a scene where the characters clap and count. Little Ted loves to participate, but this is hard to do with a lollipop in one hand. The solution: stick the lollipop to your T-shirt! This will give you two free hands, and when you are ready to enjoy your lollipop again, it is waiting for you just below your chin.
He did find this brilliant plan to be a little distracting - he kept looking down at his lollipop while clapping to make sure that it hadn't fallen off.
The next day, he attempted to use his hair for the same purpose. Luckily, I was able to stop him before I had to cut sticky candy out of his hair.
A couple of days ago, Little Ted was enjoying a lollipop (or "pop pop," to use his words) while watching his favorite episode of Blues Clues. In this particular episode, there is a scene where the characters clap and count. Little Ted loves to participate, but this is hard to do with a lollipop in one hand. The solution: stick the lollipop to your T-shirt! This will give you two free hands, and when you are ready to enjoy your lollipop again, it is waiting for you just below your chin.
He did find this brilliant plan to be a little distracting - he kept looking down at his lollipop while clapping to make sure that it hadn't fallen off.
The next day, he attempted to use his hair for the same purpose. Luckily, I was able to stop him before I had to cut sticky candy out of his hair.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
A Birthday, Halloween, and a downright Yucky Week
The last week of October was eventful, to say the least. Our AC went out for the second time in as many weeks and Little Ted developed a fever on the same day. The rest of the week was a blur of doctor's appointments and hot, sleepless nights. In the midst of all that "fun," Ted celebrated his birthday. We made the best of it, considering our circumstances. I made him some yummy chocolate croissants (thank you, Julia Child, for demystifying the process) and we enjoyed cupcakes from our favorite local shop.
Unfortunately, the Rangers also lost the World Series that week. :-(
We didn't do much for Halloween, since Little Ted was still recovering from his illness. But Ted did grill up some excellent steaks that Saturday (his birthday dinner), I carved a pumpkin, and Little Ted got to enjoy his Halloween costume.
I bought Little Ted this costume back in September (though he was adamant that he did not want a costume). I tried it on him when we came back from the store, and he wouldn't take it off, proof that mommy really does know best.
Unfortunately, the Rangers also lost the World Series that week. :-(
We didn't do much for Halloween, since Little Ted was still recovering from his illness. But Ted did grill up some excellent steaks that Saturday (his birthday dinner), I carved a pumpkin, and Little Ted got to enjoy his Halloween costume.
I bought Little Ted this costume back in September (though he was adamant that he did not want a costume). I tried it on him when we came back from the store, and he wouldn't take it off, proof that mommy really does know best.
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