Say It Isn't So: A 4th Trip to Pisanellos

Ok, I admit it prior to coming home, I was determined not to hog down with pizza. Four visits and an undetermined amount of slices later, well lets just say that we have now entered the red zone. Could a fifth visit be in the future?

The Great Sleep Escape Artist

So someone has gone on a sleep strike. And when I say strike, it's been an all out effort not to sleep--ever. No mama, sleeping is for wimps.

More Snow

Fight On Michael

Last Breakfast with his partner in crime

It's been a quick week with his partner in crime. Pizza and a hot new t-shirt. Plenty of upside down time. Cheers of "more Michael". And now, a final breakfast of bananas. Breakfast of Champions

Dragon Slippers

After first thinking his dragon slippers were a garage for his hot wheels, someone finally put them on. Pure bliss as he watched them move up and down.

Merry Christmas

For Christmas, Uncle Dick and Uncle Larry came over. And someone refused to take his nap. I guess seeing his John Deere tractor brought on a bout of insomnia. Mama, can I sleep with this little gem?

Christmas Eve Bliss

For Christmas Eve, we headed to Uncle Dale and Aunt Margie. Lots of food, laughter and a really good time. Now where did Kitty go?

First Holiday Party

We started out the holiday season in grand fashion. Lunch with Aunt Angie, Uncle Tim and Cameron.

How to keep toddler busy, technology, of course.

The Great Houdini

So the last couple of nights, someone has become quiet the escape artist. Bedtime starts normal enough, but at midnight we hear a little voice at our bedroom door. And with that, the little guy shoves himself onto our bed (prime seating of course). Which raises the question, how does he do it?

Bed time observations:

When it's time to wake up, it's time to wake up: get up Mama

Blanket stealer

Mama, needs a pillow? Me: yes, I need my pillow. Therefore your head on my pillow doesn't work

Mama: sit still, I think Santa is on roof. Little guy: no, no, no. (a girl's gotta do what she has to do to get some sleep.)

A B Family Christmas

Yesterday, we headed over to our first family Christmas party. And it did not disappoint. Someone made out like a bandit with gifts.

Say, how did the noise get turned on with the Hess Truck? And then there is the Speedy McQueen car, a fab of the little guy. Great Grandmom's Little Tyke's. Airport is open and functional. And that's just to name a few

We feasted on cookies made by Mom Mom and Aunt Toni. Mama considered making that her dinner. So many to choose from, so little time. As for the little guy, he feasted on yummy brownies.

And then there was playtime with the cousins. In light of the school shooting this week, family time is something we all needed. This is an amazing family full of love. After all they tolerated a very sick Dada, who was sequestered downstairs

The little guy is a very lucky boy to be loved by such an amazing family. Now, how do I switch that Hess Truck off.

Week in Rewind

Big week in this household. Someone has made the move up to big boy bed. And can you tell that he's pretty happy with himself

Mama made great strides this week as well. Christmas gifts almost finished, without leaving the house, holler.

Dada had a good week as well. The outdoor lights all finally work. We had a slight malfunction but now were styling again

Speaking of the holidays, someone is really starting to like Santa. He's coming around tonight on a fire truck. Two of the little guys favorite things. You rock Santa

Big Boy Bed

Future Trojan

I'm Handsome And I Know It

Week in Rewind

While Dada and the little guy grocery shop, Mama bought herself some alone time (holler)

This week saw the little guy get his flu shop. Or as the little guy liked to say boo boo on the arm. Much like last year he left with a tough guy band aid in all of its neon yellow glory.

Trojan continued her water therapy. While Mattie made herself at home at the complex. Trojan: why does she get to have fun while I struggle to look good on a water treadmill.

The little guys pictures have arrived and await our pick up. Mama is super excited. Ladies, the little guy will be signing his mug shot at the local mall on Saturday

Someone has made great progress with potty. And as he watched the pups going outside, promptly marched out to join them. Pants half way down when Mama connected what he was about to do. That's my boy....

Curious Larry

The little guy has always been a little unsure of my uncle Larry, with his wheel chair. It started with a cool look upon first meeting. Eventually it mellowed into eye contact. But this visit we had a major breakthrough. Someone wanted to push the wheel chair and even offered to sit on his lap.

I really love to see how he interacts with my uncles. Polio may have taken his legs but not his heart. As for Uncle Dick, many lessons to learn by what is meant by true love

Week in Rewind

This week saw the return of the inlaws and pure bliss for the little guy.

Today we headed over to the local turkey trot where Dada ran while we walked. Someone took first place in the dog category. You know it

You Rock Dada

Dada took second overall place for the entire field. Run Dada Run.

Post Turkey Day Recovery

After a big turkey day, it was time to turn the attention to Xmas prep. The little guy really got into putting ornaments on the tree. Which, consequently, meant the tree was overweighted a tad on the bottom side

Happy Turkey Day

We had a great day on turkey day with the family. Everyone offered a helping hand. And the little guy, for his part, was very happy. He put on quiet a performance singing, dancing and generally being his jovial self.