Parenting Lesson #458

When you hear your toddler on the monitor cracking up laughing in his crib….alone…when he should be sleeping – take action!!

Last night, about an hour after Luke went to bed I heard him in the monitor laughing so hard for about 2 or 3 minutes. I thought what in the world could be so funny. He talks a lot while he is going to sleep, throws things out of his crib, drinks from his sippy but laughing…that was a first. We, mistakenly, forgot about it and went to bed. Poor Jay went into Luke’s room this morning to find a pantless, diaperless Luke standing in his crib smiling ear to ear. Diaper thrown to one side of the room, pants to the other. Yes, Luke spent the night “free as a bird”. We can only imagine, he must have been so thrilled with himself seeing his favorite activity is running around after bath time naked. Needless to say we had quite a bit of laundry this morning and duck taped his diaper on tonight…he he!!!

I'm a BIG helper around the house, haven't you heard?

I honestly do not know what these parents of mine did before I came along. I am such a big helper around the house.

Here I am helping Mom clip Sunday coupons:


And here, cleaning the dishes:


Organizing the Q-tip drawer:


And best of all, I can handle this dinner thing all on my own!!

Who ever said toddlers were hard???

Looks Like Someone Needs A New Shirt!!!!!

Marathon Monday!

Dad took me to the Boston Marathon yesterday. We met Auntie Kelly, Cousins Madison and Chase and Mimi there. The weather was again a perfect 10…maybe a bit warm for the runners but for me it was perfect!!! We got to see all the elite runners and even Lance Armstrong. Dad says only foreigners win because Americans are couch potatoes. I don’t really understand this whole marathon thing but I did clap as they went by. If I had to go that long of a distance I would definitely have Mom or Dad stroll me the 26.2 miles cause those people looked like they were hurtin’.

Another Big Fun Weekend!!

The weather this weekend was a perfect 10, especially for April in New England. We took advantage of every little bit. On Saturday I took Mom and Dad to Nara Park here in Acton. We played on the playground, swings, went on a walk and Marley even got a swim in!! Sunday I helped Mom with the flower boxes. Marley apparently didn’t like Mom's selection of flowers because not a day after we planted he was digging them up….OH MARLEY!!!!

Family Fun Day!!

Today Mom and Dad took me into Boston to go to the aquarium. We had big fun. First we had lunch and the nice waitress brought me ice cream for dessert! Then we went to the aquarium. It is awesome there. Lots of fishies!! Mom and Dad were talking up the penguins all morning but when we got there the penguin weren’t there. Their exhibit was under construction :( but I did get to see fish, sharks, seahorse (like the one in my bathtub!), starfish, you name it!! I was having so much fun, I forgot about my afternoon nap! Then we walked (strolled) around Faneuil Hall. I people watched from my stroller. Daddy says sometimes you see weirder things on the streets of Boston than you do in the aquarium. We watched street performers and people making animals out of balloons. THEN…met Mommies work friends as they began their bar crawl through the city. I loved being at the bar. Lots of TVs around and music. I was a trooper today but was very tired by the time we got home. Goodnight!!!

My Easter – 2008

Sorry my Easter pictures are a bit late. I’ve been so busy learning to walk this week that I haven’t had time for blogging! We had everyone (Papa, Grampy, Anne and her brother and us!) for brunch on Easter. It was fun. I was the only little person. My cousins went to visit their other grandparents at the cape. Apparently since I’m not walking (or wasn’t last weekend) the Easter bunny doesn’t hide eggs in my yard – this is what Mommy said. I find this to be blatant discrimination!! Since when does the Easter bunny decide whether or not I am worthy of some eggs. I guess he has never seen this guy crawl!! PLUS, last time I checked BUNNIES DON’T WALK EITHER!!! I think I like Santa better than the Easter bunny…..this year anyway!!

Milestone Moment!!!

One small step for Man, 6 GIANT steps for Luke P”

As we were getting ready for bed last night, winding down after Easter, Luke took 5 or 6 unsupported steps!! Of course the “carrot” was the blanket. He was trying to reach his blankie, I don’t think he knew exactly what he was doing. We did it over and over. Unless he has something to walk toward, his blankie or his yellow duckie, he is not interested but we can get him up and moving more easily.

We are hoping this is the start of something great…like real walking!!!

Acton Discovery Museum!!

I went to the Acton Discovery Museum with my friend Alana. It was big fun. We played in a lot of different rooms all with different themes. We dressed up and played with sand. I hope mommy takes me back sometimes soon!!

14 Months!!

I had my 14 month Dr appointment with Dr. Cohen this morning. I got three shots which I was NOT thrilled with but got a clean bill of health. My stats are:
Weight: 26 lbs (75%)
Height: 32 inches (90%)
Head Circum: 45.5 cm(10%)

Guess Grandpa is right -me and Peter the Great!