Words with Toddlers

One of the best things about a toddler is that they say some pretty funny things. I’m been trying to make an effort lately to write down some of the laugh-inducing things Monster has said recently so I thought I’d share some of these conversations with you too.

• After ejecting all the CD’s from Aunt B’s car stereo: “Thank you for the CD’s, CD player.”
• Said upon waking from his nap and finding all his toys put away: “Oh! Is Uncle J coming over?” Clearly I need to tidy up more frequently, haha.
• Said whenever I’m distracted and don’t answer Monster’s questions: “Hey Win (that’s what it sounds like when he says Lynn)! Are you listening?”
• Said to G-ma: “ My mommy wears underpants. My daddy does too.”
• Said first thing in the morning: “Bob the Builder doesn’t poop.” Me: “I think he does.” Monster: “No, he doesn’t.” Me: “Why don’t you think he does?” Monster: “Because he doesn’t have an outdoor potty at his job site.”
• From the above two quotes can you tell I’ve been unsuccessfully trying to potty-train Monster?
• “If I eat all the candy pumpkins will they pour out my arms?” Hmm…perhaps Monster is too young to watch Doctor Who after all.
• Me: ” What should we get daddy for his birthday?” Monster: “Cake!” Me: “Good idea. Should we get him anything else?” Monster: “More cake. We’ll need lots of cake.”
• Said every morning at dark-thirty “Is it time to wake up now, Mommy? Can we play now?”
• “I need an old car. And a riding mower.” Apparently Monster is 2.5 going on 30?

Mmm cake! (Sorry for the blurry picture…didn’t realize there were fingerprints on the lens…)

What funny things has your kid(s) said recently?

20 Months!

Wow – life has been crazy this past month! Between enjoying the last of the nice weather before the after effects from supers storm Sandy made it to us, to preparing to host Thanksgiving dinner, amongst many other activities – there has been very little time left for blogging lately.

But, better late than never is my newest mantra – so without further ado, here is Monster’s 20 month update.

20 Months!

My Little Monster-man,

You are growing up so fast! This past month was a big one for you as far as vocabulary goes. You are really getting compound words down (as long as they are one syllable each). You’ve been working really hard on saying multi-syllable words as well, and you’re getting really close to saying them. You’ve even said vacuum once or twice, instead of your usual “vac.” You’ve also been chatting up a storm, and two, three, and four word sentences are quite common now.

You’ve also started throwing tantrums. Since they’ve only happened at home so far, they are pretty hysterical. You usually throw yourself on the ground, yell “no! no! no!(repeatedly)” and flail your arms and legs. You get more upset when I laugh at your tantrum, but it’s hard not to.

Your love of tools has begun to outweigh your love of the vacuum. You especially love chain saws. You can identify a planar (in addition to many other tools). We read your daddy’s wood working books and magazines together (you insist). You like to help fix things when they break.

You say “thanks” now – although it sounds like “danks.” It is adorably cute. You’re learning to share with others, but most of the time you really don’t like it.

Lately, you’ve been behaving very well in public. We’ve been sitting with you in the main part of the church for the last month now and you’ve been great! You also were a little angel when we had to go to the ER with daddy a couple of weeks ago. Mama is so proud of how good you’ve been lately! Keep up the good work, my little man!

You’ve also started smiling for pictures lately. Such a welcome surprise. We need to do a photo shoot with you soon, before you decide to stop smiling for photos again.

We’re still waiting for you to sleep through the night. Aside from that you’re pretty perfect, so I won’t complain too much.

Happy 20 months, my sweet little boy! We love you!

The Difference A Year Makes

Last fall, Monster loved to get tucked into P’s jacket and go outside. He would happily sit in P’s jacket for over a half an hour (as long as he was outside).

Snug as a bug

This year…not so much! He was squirming so much this was the only clear picture I took.

Get me outta here!

Ah, mobility! It certainly changes things! 🙂