30 June 2008
Reely Blest
On Saturday, I went with Daddy and Uncle Erik on Uncle G's boat, Reely Blest. I haven't been on it in two years and now I'm a big boy so I can really enjoy it. I even got to drive, which was pretty cool. Honestly, the only part I didn't like about the day was the application of the sunscreen, but I realize that my pale, delicate toddler flesh really did need some protection. As much as I like hanging with Mama on Saturdays, this adventure on the open seas with the boys sure was fun! (Mama got to sleep in, get up and run at her leisure AND take Aunt Lynda shopping, so I don't think she was too sad.) The day was even capped off with a hamburger at Donovan's, which is touted on a google restaurant review as a "good spot to hang with the guys." Perfect! Thanks, Uncle G!
Daddy says it's cooler for the summer....
How did I wind up with *these* two for parents? And what happened to my father's hair?!?! :-)
26 June 2008
DC & Marvel
You think I'm into superheroes? Here is a picture of me last night showing off my various character paraphrenalia. Conflict of comic book interest? I think not! I sure do love these Spider-Man jammies and Peepa bought me this super cool Batman mask for my birthday. Here I am doing "scary Batman." Take that, Joker!
One of my other favorites things to do is yell "HULK SMASH!" Peepa taught me and although my little voice isn't very menacing, my fists of fury sure are! Beware, evil-doers. Mama & Gaga can attest that it really is unpleasant to be around me when I'm angry (or tired, or hungry, or want to do something totally dangerous....).
24 June 2008
All Grown Up
Gone are the school pics of yesteryear, where I cried and refused to pose. Check these out! My mother actually got misty when she saw him. Not to brag, but I think I'm getting pretty handsome (and more than a few people are saying that I'm starting to look a little more like my mama).18 June 2008
Something's Fishy
Last Saturday, I had yet another birthday party! It was just as festive as the first one, except with a few less people and a different theme. It also happened to be held on Peepa Bobo's actual birthday, which was also before Father's Day this year. Needless to say, there were many reasons to celebrate! Mama made wraps & pasta salad and we had a really cool fish cake from one of my favorite stores- Shop Rite (sometimes know as "Shop-a Rite" as in, "Look, Mama, it's Shop-a Rite!"). I had balloons, leis for everyone to wear and handmade decorations (Is my mother cheap or creative? We're going to go with creative!) The best part of the day was alll the playing I did with Meema, Peepa, Marion, Aunt Arlene and Patty & Donnie. I couldn't ask for better people in my life. We had a BLAST! And you should see the toys I got! What a special day.
Thomas and *my* friends
I'm sorry it's taken so long to tell everyone about my birthday parties! I'm lucky, I got have two this year; the first of which was held the day before my actual birthday at Gaga's house. It was a Thomas the Tank Engine themed party (you know my feelings). I think everyone had a blast even though it was hot as blazes that day (see the "sweaty children" picture above!) Even though it wasn't the most pleasant weather, most of my friends came and we played outside with bubbles, chalk and Play-Doh and we ate lots of pizza and candy. The Thomas pinata was definitely the highlight of the afternoon. None of us kids could break it, so Gaga had to step in and save the day. I had heard that candy would come out of it when it broke, but imagine our surprise when packets upon packets of SweetTarts and bubble gum fell on our lawn. We were all in such shock that we took one piece each and ran back to show our parents! It actually took some encouraging to get us to pick up the rest of the candy, however, I think that was more about our lack of desire to clean up than it was about us not wanting candy. Also, kids our age still don't really want for much. We're good with a few pieces here and there. For now. Anyway, the real point of this post is to thank everyone for coming and having fun with me. I rather enjoy parties in my honor.
11 June 2008
Hot in the city
Man, it's been H-O-T! This is like nothing I have ever seen in my short life. On Sunday (my birthday party), Monday (my actual birthday) and Tuesday we experienced some crazy, record-breaking weather. I actually don't mind the heat, but Mama seemed none to eager to run around with me outside after work and Gaga & Uncle Erik came home from a day of installing windows looking rather, well... wilted. It finally seems to be cooling down, but man that was something. I haven't actually worn jammies in days and I've taken many a cool bath.
It's funny, because Mama was saying that the day I was actually born was an extremely hot day for early June in Buffalo. In fact, she and Gaga went to the hospital in the middle of the night and by morning, I was still comfortable in Mama's belly. The doctor told them that they could either go home or get some induction drugs. The TV was on and they saw that it was going to be 96 degrees that day and their apartment was very hot, I was officially overdue and Gaga was working as a landscaper. So they chose the drugs. My third birthday was very similar a day. Halfway through the day on Monday, Mama said the extreme heat and lack of electricity (see next post) made everything so unpleasant it was not unlike giving birth to yours truly. I'm pretty sure was exaggerating, but those are pretty strong words don't you think?
Three
Monday was my THIRD birthday. Can you believe it? I'm officially a preschooler, much to everyone's amazement. It seems like just yesterday I was a baby. I look forward to seeing everything that three has to offer. Some personal goals I have set myself for this year are: use the potty regularly, go to soccer camp, learn more words and maybe get my own apartment. We'll see.
My birthday was rather fun for a Monday. Mama took off the day to spend it with me, but it didn't go quite as we had envisioned. The northeast was experiencing quite the heat wave (99 degrees!) and a transformer caught on fire in our town and we lost power. We went to do a bit of shopping (I was going to get a birthday toy), but then KMart lost power (or as I like to say, "KMart is broken.") It was insanity. Mama, Grandma and I wound up at Willowbrook Mall, wondering around in hopes of staying cool. Mama & Gaga had planned on taking me to see "Kung Fu Panda," but after the long, hot day I was a bit tired, so we went out to dinner, got some Italian ice and went home. I didn't mind, though. I'm quite the trooper and always go with the flow. I can have fun anywhere (JC Penney & Costco included).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
03 June 2008
Private Dancer
Thanks to my friends The Wiggles (and a little help from my mother), I have mastered the art of the butt shake. However, I'm not ready to show it the world quite yet. That doesn't stop Mama from trying. (Sorry it's sideways!)
Auntie Beff
Mama and I took a bit of a road trip on Saturday. We went way down south to see Mama's former co-worker and close friend, Beth, AKA "Auntie Beff." It had been far too long as we had all seen each other, so it was very exciting. Beth used to live up north by us but she met a very nice man named Stephen and they moved to southern Jersey. The live in Ocean City, which is an island right off of Somers Point. It was a shame that we picked one of the stormiest days in awhile to go see the beach and the boardwalk, but at least there wasn't any traffic!
Beth & Stephen have a really nice apartment right near the beach! When we got there, they took us to a marina and bought us a delicious lunch (Mama had the tuna, I had a hot dog- surprised?) After that we went back to their place and then walked over the boardwalk. They bought me some cotton candy and some tickets for rides, but there were two problems: I'm clearly not much of a rides kind of guy and the sky turned black. We got back to their apartment just in time. But at least we got cotton candy. For the next few hours, Mama & Beth got all caught up and I watched the videos I got from the library that day, ran around the living room and tried on almost all of Stephen's hats. I had a great time! They're really such wonderful people and I can't wait to see them again. Love you guys. Thanks for being so nice to me and Mama!
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