Monday, September 17, 2012

The Weekend



This weekend we had fun with the cousins....


First time to Skyline - a Cincy staple
Although chili and cheese are his cousins' favorite
T took a pass on the chili & settled for 2 bowls of shredded cheddar...
What a mess!


Playing with the neighbors is a constant source of entertainment

There are several games T plays exclusively with them
I am sure you are familiar with mailbox peek a boo, chase, rock hunt....
T is a big fan of ringing all the doorbells and if the door is unlocked
he might walks right through the front door.
This weekend Donna and T played in her car for about an hour
Because who doesn't enjoy buckles...
buckle, unbuckle, re buckle, repeat...

We truly have the best neighbors....






Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Happy New Year

Melkam Addis Amet
Happy New Year!!

Today is Ethiopian New Year
Ethiopia follows a 13 month calendar
therefore, are celebrating the the new year 2005.


Monday, September 10, 2012

Favorite Things


Just a few of Theo's favorite things....
New green chair
Hat
Snake

These days T has several items that are never
out of reach.  1st...his green chair, a recent gift,
is his favorite seat in the house... and when he
is not sitting in the chair he is using it as a jumping 
platform. 2nd....The boy loves his hats, especially the floppy
hats, he wears them all the time, often to bed.
3rd...Snakey....the snake
This one makes me nervous,
Theo thinks snakes are awesome.
Unfortunately, we have lots of snakes and lizards in the neighborhood....
Last week, my neighbors spied a 5 foot black snake in the driveway.
I despise snakes... and bugs and birds....

Will T's adoration for Snakey transfer to the real snakes  living in the yard?






Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mad Skills


Theo's latest skills.....
1. Climbing in and out of the hi chair.......are you kidding me??!!
I can honestly say I have no idea when this happened but on Saturday morning I mentioned breakfast and T headed out of the kitchen.... When I went into the dining room he was sitting in his chair.... I was confused and it took 2 more climbs before I asked him to perform, the kid has mad skills.

2. Words....finally!
T is talking more and more everyday.... he is trying so hard to communicate and the 2 words I have pushed and pushed are getting more recognizable "thank you"

3. Sleep!! Theo not only sleeps through the night but he has embraced the nighttime routine.... Theo's sleep has been a gift to mom, it is amazing how much more effective I am when I sleep for 7 hours in a row.  When I put Theo in his crib awake, he lays down and falls asleep.  I will add that this was a hard won battle between the two of us.... it took 9 months but success is ours!

4. Daycare....Theo started a new daycare this school year.  I was so lucky that my family watched him last school year, but it was time to move on and Miss Nicki has been wonderful!  It doesn't hurt that she has stated "Theo is an angel"  The first day at drop off, she asked me if I was nervous- YES! sadly I knew Theo would be fine, I was worried about me.  I never really worried last year, I was not really sad about going back to work... it was not optional it had to happen & I like my job BUT leaving Theo at a stranger's house was harder.... day 1: minimal tears for both of us; day 2: Theo waves goodbye and at the end of the day he cried when I dragged him to the car....I guess it is going fairly well....

20 days to our 1 year anniversary....

Monday, September 3, 2012

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Good Bye Summer!

Just a glimpse into our summer fun...








Back to work tomorrow for mom
& new friends for Theo at Miss Nicki's house.