Why toddlers need parents

If it were up to Buster, he'd just have ketchup for dinner.

Video!!

We mistakenly? amazingly? introduced Buster to the world of Baby Einstein a few weeks back. I don't quite remember what prompted this as before then we didn't really use the TV as a babysitter. But...apparently we were both busy or he was crabby and so...in went the video. Since then, all we hear is "Video!" While I'm happy that he's speaking a three syllable word, it still gives me pause. Is this a good thing that he sits catatonic listening to Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart while watching animals on a screen? I tell myself that at least it's educational and he still prefers to play (outside) over watching the video. The other night he woke up at about 10pm. I went in to ask what he wanted and he sleepily replied "video". Uh-oh.

However, days like today make me glad there are videos. I am sick. Beyond sick. And Jim has to work today. All day. I'm pretty sure I have the swine flu, but it could just be the common cold. I can be pretty melodramatic when I'm sick. My head is pounding, I can barely swallow, my glands are swollen and my neck is stiff. All of which point to a couple of things - malaria, meningitis, swine flu....or the common cold. So...I'm so glad for the Baby Einstein people. I may write them a letter professing my undying love for them.

Enjoy this picture of the last time Jim was sick. We hadn't learned about the magic of videos

yet...

Taking the plunge into parenthood

How do most parents know when they have truly crossed over into parenthood?

Well, I can't speak for everyone but I know my moment came when I peeled my finger accidentally (while peeling potatoes) and could only find a spiderman bandaid in my house...

My life. A photojournalistic essay by Buster

Gratitude

Each night I write in my gratitude journal. I write down 3 things I am thankful for that day. Here is today's gratitude journal for me and Buster
Mine:
1) I am thankful for my husband and my son who bring me joy every day
2) I am thankful that it is 50ish and sunny outside
3) I am thankful that I live in my neighborhood

Buster's
1) I am thankful for cats
2) I am thankful for mommy and daddy
3) I am thankful for raisins

Painting at Kindercare

I'm not sure how daycare pulls off painting without mass chaos. The closest thing it reminds me of is that Dog Whisperer show.

First Sentence!!

"Bye Bye Da Da"

Okay, it's not Shakespeare, but it's a start!