Monday, May 24, 2010
Suuuuuushi!
I don't know about this Mom....
Huh, not bad.
Hey, it's like spaghetti. Only, not really.
My dad's been wanting to try a Japanese restaurant out that's near our house, but we never get around to doing it. So, Thursday after our day up in the city, we drove back home to pick up Logan and decided to grab some dinner since Jon was going to have a late night at work anyway and I could use the help with the boys.
The food came out and let's just say I was shocked. As in S-H-O-C-K-E-D at how much Logan ate and how well he did!! We've tried feeding him Japanese food before, but without any luck. This time, he was all game and it was awesome. He ate a ton of edamame, two inari (sweet tofu and rice sushi), a tiny bite of agedashi tofu and then a bowl of udon noodle soup. WOOHOO! I'm hoping to go again really soon so he can remember everything he liked and ate and so we can keep up this trend. :)
As dinner was winding down, so were the boys. Throughout dinner I was sitting on one end of the table with Callum while Logan was at the other end, in between my parents. But, after our meal, Logan was really interested in sitting with me. So, because he'd done so well, we decided to swap kids - having Logan move over to my side of the table and me handing Callum over to my dad.
Logan immediately got upset! It turns out, apparently, he not only wanted to sit with Mommy, but he wanted to sit with his baby brother too! So, I took Callum back and held him while Logan - all on his own - wrapped his arm around Callum and leaned into me hugging us tight. My dad tried getting a few shots but they're all with my iPhone, so they aren't the clearest.
It's moments like these that I just love being a mom of two.
Huh, not bad.
Hey, it's like spaghetti. Only, not really.
My dad's been wanting to try a Japanese restaurant out that's near our house, but we never get around to doing it. So, Thursday after our day up in the city, we drove back home to pick up Logan and decided to grab some dinner since Jon was going to have a late night at work anyway and I could use the help with the boys.
The food came out and let's just say I was shocked. As in S-H-O-C-K-E-D at how much Logan ate and how well he did!! We've tried feeding him Japanese food before, but without any luck. This time, he was all game and it was awesome. He ate a ton of edamame, two inari (sweet tofu and rice sushi), a tiny bite of agedashi tofu and then a bowl of udon noodle soup. WOOHOO! I'm hoping to go again really soon so he can remember everything he liked and ate and so we can keep up this trend. :)
As dinner was winding down, so were the boys. Throughout dinner I was sitting on one end of the table with Callum while Logan was at the other end, in between my parents. But, after our meal, Logan was really interested in sitting with me. So, because he'd done so well, we decided to swap kids - having Logan move over to my side of the table and me handing Callum over to my dad.
Logan immediately got upset! It turns out, apparently, he not only wanted to sit with Mommy, but he wanted to sit with his baby brother too! So, I took Callum back and held him while Logan - all on his own - wrapped his arm around Callum and leaned into me hugging us tight. My dad tried getting a few shots but they're all with my iPhone, so they aren't the clearest.
It's moments like these that I just love being a mom of two.
The Connally Clan
Can't you tell I'm trying to catch up? I have so many old pics to show you, so many stories I've been saving. And, instead of working out while Callum is napping, which is what I should be doing, I'm sharing them all with you now. ;-)
As I mentioned in a past post, my Uncle Jim (my dad's brother) and Aunt Vickie visited from New Mexico and met the little dude. While here, my cousin Shawn (Uncle Jim's oldest) and her two boys Kindy and Arlo (who Logan admired), also visited.
Here are a few shots from my dad's camera, that I really enjoyed.
Kindy is 14 years old and already 6'2" people. Six fucking foot two!
Da Boys: Kindy (holding Callum), Arlo and Logan.
My dad's two (of three) great nephews and my uncle's two great nephews. :)
I realize it's a blurry shot but I still like it. The only one we got of the two brothers together.
Look at my Dad holding Callum.
Now look at Uncle Jim holding Callum.
Think those two old men might be related? You should hear them talk or see them roll their eyes. It's like they came from the same mother. It's uncanny.
As I mentioned in a past post, my Uncle Jim (my dad's brother) and Aunt Vickie visited from New Mexico and met the little dude. While here, my cousin Shawn (Uncle Jim's oldest) and her two boys Kindy and Arlo (who Logan admired), also visited.
Here are a few shots from my dad's camera, that I really enjoyed.
Kindy is 14 years old and already 6'2" people. Six fucking foot two!
Da Boys: Kindy (holding Callum), Arlo and Logan.
My dad's two (of three) great nephews and my uncle's two great nephews. :)
I realize it's a blurry shot but I still like it. The only one we got of the two brothers together.
Look at my Dad holding Callum.
Now look at Uncle Jim holding Callum.
Think those two old men might be related? You should hear them talk or see them roll their eyes. It's like they came from the same mother. It's uncanny.Grover's Den
There are two main spots you'll find Grover hanging out, or rather, hiding.
One is under Logan's toy train table. It's perfect for evading screaming growling toddlers while at the same time, being near Mama who's working at her computer (we've moved my computer hutch to the main living room to make room in the office for Callum's crib).
The second is under the bed (mostly our bed, although he's been known to hide under Logan's bed as well, when I'm in the room changing one of the boys).
These pics were actually taken a couple of days after we got him, so it's clearly been a favorite since the beginning. We keep thinking one of these days he's going to discover he's too big to fit under and get stuck, but so far that hasn't happened. Instead, he DIVES under there for cover, the minute he knows he's in trouble (like when Mama discovers he's chewed up one of Logan's dinosaur toys that she. just. bought. goddamnit.) or when he knows we're all going out and need to lock him up in his crate for a few hours (which he hates, not as bad as day one, but still doesn't like).
This hiding spot can be particularly frustrating since it's very hard to grab him when he's smack in the middle underneath our bed (especially when I was big and pregnant!).
What's interesting is that Logan has observed this frustration of mine/ours, to the point that he will now (also) crawl under our bed if he wants to hide from Mama.
He's not as stealth as Grover, since he usually giggles and laughs and yells out "I'm hiding! You can't see me!" or "Mommy, I'm stuck!" but the point is, when it's an hour past Logan's bedtime and we still need to change him into pj's and get him to bed, and Callum is crying attached to my hip, and I haven't yet eaten dinner and am just a tad bit tired, it's a VERY frustrating hiding place indeed.
Which means, there are nights where I may or may not have been known to drag my son out from under our bed by an ankle or two.
One is under Logan's toy train table. It's perfect for evading screaming growling toddlers while at the same time, being near Mama who's working at her computer (we've moved my computer hutch to the main living room to make room in the office for Callum's crib).
The second is under the bed (mostly our bed, although he's been known to hide under Logan's bed as well, when I'm in the room changing one of the boys).
These pics were actually taken a couple of days after we got him, so it's clearly been a favorite since the beginning. We keep thinking one of these days he's going to discover he's too big to fit under and get stuck, but so far that hasn't happened. Instead, he DIVES under there for cover, the minute he knows he's in trouble (like when Mama discovers he's chewed up one of Logan's dinosaur toys that she. just. bought. goddamnit.) or when he knows we're all going out and need to lock him up in his crate for a few hours (which he hates, not as bad as day one, but still doesn't like).
This hiding spot can be particularly frustrating since it's very hard to grab him when he's smack in the middle underneath our bed (especially when I was big and pregnant!).
What's interesting is that Logan has observed this frustration of mine/ours, to the point that he will now (also) crawl under our bed if he wants to hide from Mama.
He's not as stealth as Grover, since he usually giggles and laughs and yells out "I'm hiding! You can't see me!" or "Mommy, I'm stuck!" but the point is, when it's an hour past Logan's bedtime and we still need to change him into pj's and get him to bed, and Callum is crying attached to my hip, and I haven't yet eaten dinner and am just a tad bit tired, it's a VERY frustrating hiding place indeed.
Which means, there are nights where I may or may not have been known to drag my son out from under our bed by an ankle or two.
Grumpy Sunflower
I think this is my favorite piece of artwork from Logan yet. It probably speaks volumes that I am most fond of the artwork that has a grumpy face rather than the smiling cute happy go lucky kid most parents want to see. But this is SUCH an expression of his! How can I not like it? Plus, it goes perfectly with the sunflower background. ;-)
Yesterday, out of the blue, Logan started asking "Why not?" at dinner. But, what cracked us up was his incorrect application of the question.
Here are some snippets of the conversation between Logan and Jon.
Logan - finish your sandwich.
Why not?
You can have some apples and chocolate milk after you eat your sandwich.
Why not?
It's late. It's almost your bedtime.
Why not?
Yesterday, out of the blue, Logan started asking "Why not?" at dinner. But, what cracked us up was his incorrect application of the question.
Here are some snippets of the conversation between Logan and Jon.
Logan - finish your sandwich.
Why not?
You can have some apples and chocolate milk after you eat your sandwich.
Why not?
It's late. It's almost your bedtime.
Why not?
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Why we like Toyota
You've gotta have a great sense of humor to create something like this for your ad campaign. :)
Friday, May 21, 2010
Auntie Kimmy Rocks.
Yesterday we found a pleasant surprise gift box waiting for us on the front porch. Our good friend Kimmy, who moved back to Kansas a year or so ago, made a BEEEEEE-UTIFUL quilt for baby Callum. It really is magnificent - and given Jon and I are both quilt lovers, it couldn't be a more perfect gift. THANK YOU KIMMY!!
Callum loved it (he immediately took a nice long nap snuggled up in it, after this photo shoot).
It's so fucking awesome, I couldn't stop taking pictures of it. And check out the back! You guys. LOOK. AT. THE. BACK. (or is it the front?) ;-)
It was meant for a linguist like me.
Callum's ready for his nap now Mom.
And, if that's not enough to choke you up, she made a wonderful tribute to Lola, writing her name on the quilt since Callum won't ever get to know her special crazy.
Like I said. Auntie Kimmy Rocks.
Callum loved it (he immediately took a nice long nap snuggled up in it, after this photo shoot).
It's so fucking awesome, I couldn't stop taking pictures of it. And check out the back! You guys. LOOK. AT. THE. BACK. (or is it the front?) ;-)
It was meant for a linguist like me.
Callum's ready for his nap now Mom.And, if that's not enough to choke you up, she made a wonderful tribute to Lola, writing her name on the quilt since Callum won't ever get to know her special crazy.
Like I said. Auntie Kimmy Rocks.
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