Apparently, he figured out it was wrong, because he tried to help:
Thank goodness for washable crayons, and Mr. Clean erasers. It took literally no time to turn the wall back to this:
28 February 2012
Artist on the Walls
I was vacuuming and turned around to find this masterpiece:
Apparently, he figured out it was wrong, because he tried to help:
Thank goodness for washable crayons, and Mr. Clean erasers. It took literally no time to turn the wall back to this:
Apparently, he figured out it was wrong, because he tried to help:
Thank goodness for washable crayons, and Mr. Clean erasers. It took literally no time to turn the wall back to this:
27 February 2012
Ready to GO GO GO GO
Matthew likes to wear other peoples shoes. Mostly, because he can get them on. It was a surprise when he came up to me and said "Go Go Go Go" (Thanks PBS and Cat in the Hat):
He put his own shoes on, and on the right feet! It may not be perfect, but it's awesome for a toddler. And I'm happy my little boy still needs my help.
He put his own shoes on, and on the right feet! It may not be perfect, but it's awesome for a toddler. And I'm happy my little boy still needs my help.
26 February 2012
Spit Milk
I know I'm not supposed to cry over spilled milk, but how about spit milk?
I'm not sure where he learned it, but Matthew thinks one of the funniest things in the world is to take a huge sip of his drink, and then spit it at the animals. The animals have caught on, and run away, but usually too late for my appliances.
Chloe found a nice high place where he can't get to her.
I'm not sure where he learned it, but Matthew thinks one of the funniest things in the world is to take a huge sip of his drink, and then spit it at the animals. The animals have caught on, and run away, but usually too late for my appliances.
Chloe found a nice high place where he can't get to her.
25 February 2012
It's Hard Being Little
It's been a long time since this little one has fallen asleep in his highchair.
Normally, he runs all day until I insist on a nap and shut him in his room.
Normally, he runs all day until I insist on a nap and shut him in his room.
24 February 2012
Animals
They bark and hiss at each other during the day. But come bedtime:
as long as it's on my bed they are peaceful.
Until I kick them out so we can get some sleep!
as long as it's on my bed they are peaceful.
Until I kick them out so we can get some sleep!
23 February 2012
Scriptures
We had the opportunity to "babysit" for a friend of mine. Since her children are all older, it was more of "make sure the house doesn't burn down, and that they eat something for dinner". One of the things they do nightly is to read a chapter of scriptures, alternating 3 verses per family member round robin until the chapter is over.
We had tried reading scriptures before as a family, but we were bad at sticking with it. Plus, with the former hotel life, there was no consistency to our schedule. Matthew latched onto seeing the other kids read, and having a book to hold.
We are proud to say, we have kept this going! We have missed one night, but Matthew and I read together while Nick was on his scout trip. We are feeling much more confident about keeping the momentum going. It was also fun to start in Ether (where the family was), rather than in 1 Nephi like normal.
We had tried reading scriptures before as a family, but we were bad at sticking with it. Plus, with the former hotel life, there was no consistency to our schedule. Matthew latched onto seeing the other kids read, and having a book to hold.
We are proud to say, we have kept this going! We have missed one night, but Matthew and I read together while Nick was on his scout trip. We are feeling much more confident about keeping the momentum going. It was also fun to start in Ether (where the family was), rather than in 1 Nephi like normal.
22 February 2012
Moisturizer
Per Wikipedia: Moisturizers prevent and treat dry skin, protect sensitive skin, improve skin tone and texture, and mask imperfections.
Per Matthew: Moisturizers are great fun to spread on the carpet and bed.
Per Matthew: Moisturizers are great fun to spread on the carpet and bed.
20 February 2012
Breadcrumbs
Matthew loves to start the day between 5:00-6:00am. When he gets up, the first thing he wants is a piece of bread. Somedays, he wants multiple pieces of bread.
The Carpet and the couch.
I'll have to make sure I don't read Hansel and Gretel to him.
The Carpet and the couch.
I'll have to make sure I don't read Hansel and Gretel to him.
19 February 2012
13 February 2012
Moments
Matthew and his friend cuddle up to watch a movie.
Matthew and his daddy cuddle up to watch a movie.
I promise we don't watch that much tv. These pictures are actually a week apart.
Matthew and his daddy cuddle up to watch a movie.
I promise we don't watch that much tv. These pictures are actually a week apart.
12 February 2012
Children's Museum
What do you do when there's no snow, it's frigid outside and you need to run off energy?
You head to the Children's Museum! Matthew's first visit was fun. This visit was FUN! Matthew figured out how to run between the different exhibits.
He was fascinated by the rooms. And the under 3 room held his attention for about an hour. He loved the train, slide, and sitting and watching the fish tank. He pulled up the chair so he could sit and watch. He had a train building "contest": The rules were whoever has the longest train wins. In order to add more cars, you had to wait for the other participating child to walk away and then sneak their train cars over to yours. The adults enjoyed watching the trains stay the same length as the kids were just trading back and forth.
He concentrated on the sand, but didn't care much for the water.
Mom got a big old bruise helping him in and out of the Bobcat.
The highlight for him was the tennis ball shooter. Using air, you pull a weight down and shoot a tennis ball up almost to the third story ceiling. Matthew cheered. "wow"ed and pointed for every kid shooting the ball. He would take a turn, but had more fun clapping for the other children.
You head to the Children's Museum! Matthew's first visit was fun. This visit was FUN! Matthew figured out how to run between the different exhibits.
He was fascinated by the rooms. And the under 3 room held his attention for about an hour. He loved the train, slide, and sitting and watching the fish tank. He pulled up the chair so he could sit and watch. He had a train building "contest": The rules were whoever has the longest train wins. In order to add more cars, you had to wait for the other participating child to walk away and then sneak their train cars over to yours. The adults enjoyed watching the trains stay the same length as the kids were just trading back and forth.
He concentrated on the sand, but didn't care much for the water.
Mom got a big old bruise helping him in and out of the Bobcat.
The highlight for him was the tennis ball shooter. Using air, you pull a weight down and shoot a tennis ball up almost to the third story ceiling. Matthew cheered. "wow"ed and pointed for every kid shooting the ball. He would take a turn, but had more fun clapping for the other children.
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