Today I smashed my thumb closing a window in the kitchen. When I yelled "ow" Mr. Mister came running from the family room saying, "Happened Mommy? Oh my! Oh my! Hurting!"
His genuine concern was so cute and made me laugh and forget the pain for a minute. What I love is that he is so serious when he says these things and has no idea how funny he is!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Jesus
Tonight, Mr. Mister said his first self initiated, unprompted prayer. It was so sweet. We were rocking before bed and he said, "Jesus. Day. Daddy. Mommy. Mr. Mister. Amen."
Love it.
And a couple weeks ago, he was in the children's ministry while we were in church and they did a lesson about friends. The teacher asked all the kids who their friends were. Mr. Mister said, "Jesus."
Now if that isn't the sweetest, most encouraging thing a mommy could hear, I don't know what is.
Love it.
And a couple weeks ago, he was in the children's ministry while we were in church and they did a lesson about friends. The teacher asked all the kids who their friends were. Mr. Mister said, "Jesus."
Now if that isn't the sweetest, most encouraging thing a mommy could hear, I don't know what is.
Fix It
Today Mr. Mister pushed the straw of his juice box all the way into the box. He realized he couldn't get it out and didn't know what to do. I've been trying to encourage him to think through his own solutions rather than just solving it for him, so I said, "What do you think we can do to fix it?"
He looked at me as he thought and I could see the wheels spinning in his head. Then his eyes got bright and he said, "Mr. Mister get his tools!" And he ran and got his plastic screwdriver and wrench!
It made me laugh so hard. I love this process of him learning language.
He looked at me as he thought and I could see the wheels spinning in his head. Then his eyes got bright and he said, "Mr. Mister get his tools!" And he ran and got his plastic screwdriver and wrench!
It made me laugh so hard. I love this process of him learning language.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Mr. Mister!
Today you are 2 (no longer almost 2!). Two years ago you were just a tiny little newborn entering the world. Today you are such a big boy. We can't remember life before you and can't imagine life without you. You bring so much joy to our lives and to everyone you meet.
We love you so much!
Today you are 2 (no longer almost 2!). Two years ago you were just a tiny little newborn entering the world. Today you are such a big boy. We can't remember life before you and can't imagine life without you. You bring so much joy to our lives and to everyone you meet.
We love you so much!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Another Camping Adventure
We gave camping a second try this past weekend and are now 0-3 in our attempts to sleep in our new tent! (remember our first attempt?)
We were at the 45th annual T family reunion at a state park in PA, which was a lot of fun except for the two nights of sleeping (or lack of sleeping). We did remember our sleeping bags this time, but the nights were still a little rough, as Mr. Mister did not sleep well.
The first night we thought he would crash after a long car ride, a 45 min. nap, and the fresh night air. But after finally getting him to sleep at 11, he woke up at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30. At 2:30, he was wide awake, wanting to play with Papa, ride bikes, see the campfire, and do anything but go back to sleep. We tried everything, even a car ride around the camp ground, but to no avail. Finally, at 4:30am we put him in bed in Grandma and Papa's camper with cousin Beybeth, whom he adores. He stared up at her with stars in his eyes and when she told him it was time to sleep, he closed his eyes and was out. If we had only known it was that easy!
So we ended up sleeping in the camper with him and Papa slept in our tent (with only a towel to cover him, since I accidentally took all our blankets out when we moved to the camper!).
The second night Mr. Mister fell asleep at 9pm, but woke up every hour. We decided to sleep in the camper again with him so Grandma and Papa wouldn't have to wake up with him. That meant they had to sleep in our tent another night (this time we gave them blankets!).
So, we never slept in our tent and Papa never slept in the camper he rented. Needless to say, after two sleepless nights and two really hot days, Mr. Mister (and mommy) were ready to come back to a bed and air conditioning!
We're hanging out here at Grandma and Papa's house for the rest of the week, which is like a vacation with all the fun things to do at the lake. I'll be posting pictures later!
We were at the 45th annual T family reunion at a state park in PA, which was a lot of fun except for the two nights of sleeping (or lack of sleeping). We did remember our sleeping bags this time, but the nights were still a little rough, as Mr. Mister did not sleep well.
The first night we thought he would crash after a long car ride, a 45 min. nap, and the fresh night air. But after finally getting him to sleep at 11, he woke up at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30. At 2:30, he was wide awake, wanting to play with Papa, ride bikes, see the campfire, and do anything but go back to sleep. We tried everything, even a car ride around the camp ground, but to no avail. Finally, at 4:30am we put him in bed in Grandma and Papa's camper with cousin Beybeth, whom he adores. He stared up at her with stars in his eyes and when she told him it was time to sleep, he closed his eyes and was out. If we had only known it was that easy!
So we ended up sleeping in the camper with him and Papa slept in our tent (with only a towel to cover him, since I accidentally took all our blankets out when we moved to the camper!).
The second night Mr. Mister fell asleep at 9pm, but woke up every hour. We decided to sleep in the camper again with him so Grandma and Papa wouldn't have to wake up with him. That meant they had to sleep in our tent another night (this time we gave them blankets!).
So, we never slept in our tent and Papa never slept in the camper he rented. Needless to say, after two sleepless nights and two really hot days, Mr. Mister (and mommy) were ready to come back to a bed and air conditioning!
We're hanging out here at Grandma and Papa's house for the rest of the week, which is like a vacation with all the fun things to do at the lake. I'll be posting pictures later!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Random Summer Pictures
Playing in the rain in his fireman jacket and rain boots.
Playing at the end of swimming lessons.
This is what he does when we tell him to smile for the camera!
Where did he learn this?!?!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Summer Fun
Mr. Mister is making the most of the final weeks of summer. Here are some of the fun adventures he has had this past week:
Last Friday night, Aunt Na Na babysat him. They went to a carnival where Mr. Mister rode a merry-go-round and went down a big slide with his aunt. We're not really sure if he liked the merry-go-round, though, based on his expressionless face the entire time. Here are pictures of him in action - and she said his face never changed!
Then, on Monday, my mom graciously took him for a few hours so that Daddy and I could work on painting our room. They went to a park nearby where they played on the playground, fed ducks, and played at the kid's water park, which has a bunch of things that spray water everywhere. He loved it and then got to go out to lunch with grandma, too!
On Wednesday, Pey Pey came over, for the first time in a while due to our busy summer. While it was a tough day overall with Mr. Mister's tantrums and difficulty sharing toys, they did enjoy a little bit of time in our makeshift pool in the front yard.
Last Friday night, Aunt Na Na babysat him. They went to a carnival where Mr. Mister rode a merry-go-round and went down a big slide with his aunt. We're not really sure if he liked the merry-go-round, though, based on his expressionless face the entire time. Here are pictures of him in action - and she said his face never changed!
Then, on Monday, my mom graciously took him for a few hours so that Daddy and I could work on painting our room. They went to a park nearby where they played on the playground, fed ducks, and played at the kid's water park, which has a bunch of things that spray water everywhere. He loved it and then got to go out to lunch with grandma, too!
On Wednesday, Pey Pey came over, for the first time in a while due to our busy summer. While it was a tough day overall with Mr. Mister's tantrums and difficulty sharing toys, they did enjoy a little bit of time in our makeshift pool in the front yard.
And this picture pretty much represents their relationship!
Today we went to the zoo to meet a friend and her 1 year old son. It is so much fun now that Mr. Mister knows the animals and gets excited to see them. On the way to the zoo, he asked me to sit in the backseat with him. I said, "Well then who is going to drive us?" He thought about it and answered, "Monkeys!" It's fun to see him beginning to use his imagination!
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