Saturday, May 31, 2008
Happy Happy Boy Boy
Would you believe he did the whole kitchen floor for me? Truly, some days it seems my blessings virtually stand up and count themselves.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Uniform
Here is Superboy in full-uniformed glory. It took all I had not to follow him around hugging and smooching him, he looked so adorable, but I did control myself (a little) in the interest of preserving his superhero dignity. He has a flashlight tucked in his right pocket (which you can't see), and a green tube peeking out of his left pocket (which you can). Actually, the green tube is a kaleidoscope my mother gave to me when I was a girl, which tickles me no end. The Boy was using both items for very important things, but I couldn't tell you exactly what.
And the boots--oh, those boots! There was a short run of days last summer, difficult days for both of us, when all hard-won potty training victories paled in the face of a serious slip-up streak. One particular afternoon, after not quite making it in time...again... the Boy was sitting tearfully on the grown-up potty, bare legs dangling and festooned by his damp and dirtied "Cars" briefs, feet ornamented by--those boots. Which just made me love him all the more.
And the boots--oh, those boots! There was a short run of days last summer, difficult days for both of us, when all hard-won potty training victories paled in the face of a serious slip-up streak. One particular afternoon, after not quite making it in time...again... the Boy was sitting tearfully on the grown-up potty, bare legs dangling and festooned by his damp and dirtied "Cars" briefs, feet ornamented by--those boots. Which just made me love him all the more.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Let Us Eat Cake!
It was like a dream mini-vacation for a 4-year-old: a playgroup field trip to a specialty cake store! Okay, so it wasn't exactly "Ace of Cakes" (I'll admit I disdain most reality shows, TV malcontent that I am, but I kinda like that one...when is it on again, anyway?), but who cares? The kiddos sure didn't. And this place makes a mean cactus-shaped cake.
As Supergirl and I looked on, Superboy learned all about running a cake business and then got to bake, frost, decorate and inhale his very own cupcake. Around the time the first shot was taken, Supergirl crowed, "CAKE!!!" I thought I was imagining it, but then the woman standing next to us turned to me and said, "Did she just say 'cake'"? I didn't know the Girl even knew what cake was.
As Supergirl and I looked on, Superboy learned all about running a cake business and then got to bake, frost, decorate and inhale his very own cupcake. Around the time the first shot was taken, Supergirl crowed, "CAKE!!!" I thought I was imagining it, but then the woman standing next to us turned to me and said, "Did she just say 'cake'"? I didn't know the Girl even knew what cake was.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Here Kitty Kitty
Supergirl and Nemo seem to have felt a special kinship almost since she first joined our family. Funny how that happens between some people and some cats, isn't it? They've had their spats, to be sure, but their relationship just isn't punctuated by the kind of issues that, say, Superboy and Boris had back in the day (although those two boys are now very close). These days Nemo and the Girl have something new to do together: they've figured out how to PLAY, much to the delight of both of them. I don't think I've yet reported that Supergirl's first truly and unmistakably intelligible word was a very well-enunciated "CAATTT!" That oft-uttered word has since been joined by others, but, well, more on that some other time.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Onion Quest
Oh NO! Where is the one with the HANDLE?????
Hello? Oh, hello? Hello? My special little onion friend, where did you go? Yooo Hooo, where are you? Hellooooo in there!
Hello? Oh, hello? Hello? My special little onion friend, where did you go? Yooo Hooo, where are you? Hellooooo in there!
Big Brothers
Big brothers are great. They teach you so many new things, like how to brrrmm cars instead of eating them, how to play in the drapes, how to chase the cat, how to play "peekaboo", how to play with blocks, and how to color with crayons.
They also teach you about traditional celebrations, such as "Animal Day", which consists mainly of dumping all animals out in a big pile, and then rolling around in them. So fun! But you have to watch out for the camels, they'll sneak up on you any chance they get.
They also teach you about traditional celebrations, such as "Animal Day", which consists mainly of dumping all animals out in a big pile, and then rolling around in them. So fun! But you have to watch out for the camels, they'll sneak up on you any chance they get.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Celebration Toast
To all the moms who are on my mind today...
these are days you'll remember
when May is rushing over you with desire to be part of the miracles you see in every hour
you'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky
it's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you
these are days
these are the days
that you might fill with laughter until you break
these days you might feel a shaft of light make its way across your face
and when you do, you'll know how it was meant to be
see the signs and know their meaning
it's true, you'll know how it was meant to be
hear the signs and know they're speaking to you
Natalie Merchant/ Christian Burial Music © 1992
these are days you'll remember
when May is rushing over you with desire to be part of the miracles you see in every hour
you'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky
it's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you
these are days
these are the days
that you might fill with laughter until you break
these days you might feel a shaft of light make its way across your face
and when you do, you'll know how it was meant to be
see the signs and know their meaning
it's true, you'll know how it was meant to be
hear the signs and know they're speaking to you
Natalie Merchant/ Christian Burial Music © 1992
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The Funnest Toy in the World!
I am constantly searching for ways to buy myself the time to do things like make dinner, which we all do like to eat from time to time. Well, folks, this onion bought me all the time I needed and then some. It rolled! It thunked! It had fun little papery bits to peel off and sample. It even had a handle suitable for carrying by either hand or mouth. Surely there must be a way for me to market onions as toys? This is America, after all...
Wish I had a video to post of this form of self-locomotion, much favored by Supergirl and which a friend has dubbed the "Bootie Scootie". This is how to move when a crawl would be unsuitable due to an onion you are holding and wish to take with you.
Whew. Both onion and baby have arrived at the new location, safe, intact, ready for more fun fun fun. Nice to see that some things really do work out in the world.
Wish I had a video to post of this form of self-locomotion, much favored by Supergirl and which a friend has dubbed the "Bootie Scootie". This is how to move when a crawl would be unsuitable due to an onion you are holding and wish to take with you.
Whew. Both onion and baby have arrived at the new location, safe, intact, ready for more fun fun fun. Nice to see that some things really do work out in the world.
I Scream, You Scream
We made ice cream yesterday while Supergirl was napping. Superboy did the counter work, and I did the stove work--what a team we are, and how lucky I am to have such a kitchen assistant! Or is it the other way around? Hmmm...
The champion whisk-er whisking together eggs, cinnamon and sugar
And in goes the moo!
Enjoying the fruits of his labor topped with yummy candy sprinkles. He looks almost anxious, doesn't he? I think maybe he was, a little, because he just wanted to gobble the ding-dang ice cream without having to worry about someone taking photographs. My goodness, really can't do anything in this house without Mom following you around with a camera. Sheesh!
The champion whisk-er whisking together eggs, cinnamon and sugar
And in goes the moo!
Enjoying the fruits of his labor topped with yummy candy sprinkles. He looks almost anxious, doesn't he? I think maybe he was, a little, because he just wanted to gobble the ding-dang ice cream without having to worry about someone taking photographs. My goodness, really can't do anything in this house without Mom following you around with a camera. Sheesh!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Stump the Baby
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for another episode of everyone's favorite game show, "Stump the Baby", where you get the chance to win fabulous prizes like an extra 5 seconds to eat your breakfast, yes, that's right, FIVE EXTRA SECONDS! Are you ready? Let's....Stump the Baby! If you can...
Our first contestant has employed the popular strategy of "Binky in a Cup." Let's see what happens. Our baby seems confident.
Hmmm...there's a binky in this cup.
Whaa?? Where'd it go?
Aha! I see! I have dislodged the lid! HA! Try to stump me, HA. I am INVINCIBLE!
Our first contestant has employed the popular strategy of "Binky in a Cup." Let's see what happens. Our baby seems confident.
Hmmm...there's a binky in this cup.
Whaa?? Where'd it go?
Aha! I see! I have dislodged the lid! HA! Try to stump me, HA. I am INVINCIBLE!
Like Brother, Like Sister
Of course, she wants to do anything Superboy does. She sneaked up on his guitar while he was busy with a construction project outside. I was surprised at how considerately she treated the instrument. Whaddya know.
Bright Bottom Girl
Been thinking for some time to try my hand at dyeing yarn, so when I found someone's poor half-completed wool afghan project at the thrift store for $1.50, I snapped it up, figuring I could afford to ruin an experiment for $1.50! Between the abandoned unused skeins and the ones I unraveled (poor little afghan...), I netted 8 or 9 skeins of nice wool to play with, so I dyed some the cheater's way: with kool-aid and a microwave oven. I was so pleased it didn't turn out a mess of mud-brown, I knitted it into a soaker (a.k.a. diaper cover) with which to decorate the Girl's behind.
Hanging to dry in my studio
Wound up and ready to go
All dressed up
Showing off to Nemo
Hanging to dry in my studio
Wound up and ready to go
All dressed up
Showing off to Nemo
More Packages!
Superboy bringing home two packages from Grandpa J. and Grandma S. for himself and Supergirl. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa! The kiddos have been so flush with mail lately, now every evening when we go to check that magic silver box, the Boy hopes there will be something for him. Funny thing, he's not that disappointed when there isn't, just ready to check again the next day. Maybe then there will be something. Ah, sweet hope.
Practicing his scissor technique every chance he gets these days. I have him cut up paper destined for the recycling bin to use for grocery lists instead. He's a very useful engine, indeed!
Fingering the new dinosaur swim trunks, hand-picked by Grandpa. When I asked the Boy the other day, "Did you know your grandpa chose those new swim trunks especially for you because he thought you would really like them?", he replied, "Yeah! And I do!" The Girl is thinking to horn in on the action and swipe those art supplies with intent to gnaw on them.
Luckily she has a package of her own to explore!
Practicing his scissor technique every chance he gets these days. I have him cut up paper destined for the recycling bin to use for grocery lists instead. He's a very useful engine, indeed!
Fingering the new dinosaur swim trunks, hand-picked by Grandpa. When I asked the Boy the other day, "Did you know your grandpa chose those new swim trunks especially for you because he thought you would really like them?", he replied, "Yeah! And I do!" The Girl is thinking to horn in on the action and swipe those art supplies with intent to gnaw on them.
Luckily she has a package of her own to explore!
Backyard Picnic
Superboy's Tuesday playdate B. caught a bug and passed it to his whole family last week, so we were on our own. We sure missed our friends, but we made the best of it and pitched a tent in the backyard for a Mom 'n' Boy picnic while the girl was napping. Hadn't done that since I was preg-o last summer. We missed it!
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