Charlie is sporting her standard-issue MSU shirt.
Peter and Dad discussing the upcoming game.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
GO STATE!
Charlie Jo and Peter are rooting for MSU today!
Charlie is sporting her standard-issue MSU shirt.
Peter and Dad discussing the upcoming game.
Charlie is sporting her standard-issue MSU shirt.
Peter and Dad discussing the upcoming game.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Gridiron girl
Charlotte is SO EXCITED that college football is back. She was galloping around the house shrieking "yea football!" over and over again. Corey was trying to teach her some football concepts at dinner, but so far all she seems to understand is that tackling is something like tickling. She is very concerned about the players helping each other up after knocking each other down. She likes that the players wear helmets so they can be safe like Dora and Boots (from "Dora the Explorer"). We were also obligated to get down a little Tennessee state flag we have in the play room so she could run around waving it and cheering "yea football players!"
What did Peter do? He drooled on the football and watched his goofy sister with a smile.
Here is Charlotte, showing off her newly trimmed bangs. She thoroughly entertained the hair stylist by singing songs and wolfing down Dum-Dum suckers like they were going out of style. She didn't even mind when a little hair dropped on to the sucker.
What did Peter do? He drooled on the football and watched his goofy sister with a smile.
Here is Charlotte, showing off her newly trimmed bangs. She thoroughly entertained the hair stylist by singing songs and wolfing down Dum-Dum suckers like they were going out of style. She didn't even mind when a little hair dropped on to the sucker.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Skyping with NanaB
We actually got Petey to sit still for a few minutes while NanaB read a story to the kids over Skype. It didn't last long, but it was cute while it lasted!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Madison Avenue
Charlie Jo's buddy, Madison, hung out with us all day last Monday while her mom was busy. I decided that I would pretend to be my mom, who had twin girls and a son about as far apart in age as Charlie Jo and Peter. CJ and Madison were unusually well-behaved, so we had a lot of fun. Peter always tags along on CJ's playdates, so he wasn't fazed by the addition of an extra two-year-old.
I fed the girls lunch on the ground so I could put Petey in his high chair at the same time.
I put Connie in the garage so she wouldn't hassle the girls, but I failed to take into account Peter's newfound mobility after he finished his lunch and was set loose. He made a beeline for Maddie's lunch. She wasn't upset in the least, which I chalk up to her familiarity with being hassled by a brother at mealtime.
Mmmm... CHOCOLATE!
Charlotte and Maddie took turns talking on different phones. They cracked me up passing the phone back and forth. Unfortunately, MY phone was the toy of choice for a while.
Peter showed Maddie some tricks in the kitchen.
At one point, the girls disappeared into CJ's bedroom and put themselves to bed. They were both fake snoring in this picture.
The only thing I was nervous about was remembering to remind Maddie to go to the potty (she is relatively new to being potty trained). Somehow, it all worked out and Maddie ended the day without any accidents! It really renewed my interest in potty training Charlotte. Maddie is a good role model!
I fed the girls lunch on the ground so I could put Petey in his high chair at the same time.
I put Connie in the garage so she wouldn't hassle the girls, but I failed to take into account Peter's newfound mobility after he finished his lunch and was set loose. He made a beeline for Maddie's lunch. She wasn't upset in the least, which I chalk up to her familiarity with being hassled by a brother at mealtime.
Mmmm... CHOCOLATE!
Charlotte and Maddie took turns talking on different phones. They cracked me up passing the phone back and forth. Unfortunately, MY phone was the toy of choice for a while.
Peter showed Maddie some tricks in the kitchen.
At one point, the girls disappeared into CJ's bedroom and put themselves to bed. They were both fake snoring in this picture.
The only thing I was nervous about was remembering to remind Maddie to go to the potty (she is relatively new to being potty trained). Somehow, it all worked out and Maddie ended the day without any accidents! It really renewed my interest in potty training Charlotte. Maddie is a good role model!
Imagination gone wild
Charlotte's imagination is going bonkers lately. She tells us all sorts of stories at bedtime, makes her animal figurines talk to each other, and can amuse herself for long periods of time acting out little rescue stories (a la "Go Diego Go" and "Dora the Explorer"). I especially love it when she decides she's some sort of animal and roams around the house neighing or roaring up a storm.
A few nights ago, CJ decided she was a turtle. This time she had an accessory -- my laundry tote. She crawled around for a while telling us she was a turtle, but since turtles don't really make any cool noises the game got old fast. I was able to get a few shots before the turtle shed its shell.
A few nights ago, CJ decided she was a turtle. This time she had an accessory -- my laundry tote. She crawled around for a while telling us she was a turtle, but since turtles don't really make any cool noises the game got old fast. I was able to get a few shots before the turtle shed its shell.
My Family - by Charlotte, age 2
(From left to right: Daddy, Mommy, Charlotte. Apparently, that's Peter in the upper left-hand corner. Maybe Daddy is carrying him?)
Summer summer summer
Here's a photo that sums up the summer so far:
1. Lots of splashing
2. Lots of fun together
3. Lots of bellowing
4. Lots of mess
5. Nobody really sure what's going on
Like Dan and Alicia said, we have gotten WAY more than our money's worth on that little pool.
1. Lots of splashing
2. Lots of fun together
3. Lots of bellowing
4. Lots of mess
5. Nobody really sure what's going on
Like Dan and Alicia said, we have gotten WAY more than our money's worth on that little pool.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
A little too close for comfort
The butt of one of Peter's new rompers describes his digestive system a little too accurately...
The many faces of Peter
He is a speed demon crawler, can pull up on just about anything, will mow down anything in his path to get to a chosen object, and cruising (walking while holding on to something) is starting. His new nickname is "Tank" and we're pretty sure he's going to give Charlie Jo a run for her money. His eyes are still blue and they are very expressive. At 8 1/2 months old, he's getting to be quite a little character!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Back to school and behind the wheel
Charlie Jo started the fall session of her "school" on Monday. I am currently unable to locate my camera battery charger, so I resorted to taking a cell phone picture of Little Miss Thing on the big day.
Meanwhile, Petey and I hit the road so he could practice his driving. Since he's only about as tall as the steering wheel, that's all he gets to handle. Now I just need to convince him not to chew on the steering wheel while driving. Isn't there a law against that?
Meanwhile, Petey and I hit the road so he could practice his driving. Since he's only about as tall as the steering wheel, that's all he gets to handle. Now I just need to convince him not to chew on the steering wheel while driving. Isn't there a law against that?
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