What's Up?

Well, no new pictures today but just an update on Parker. His vocabulary is growing.

• Just about everyone is "Daddy" -- Chris, me, the dog -- but occasionally, he'll surprise me with a "Mommy"
  
• Or is he just talking about his favorite cartoon mouse, "Maimy" -- translation, Maisy.
  
• He does pretty well with "bye-bye" and will even blow you a kiss good-bye. Hello is another story.

And, even though he can't say it, there's definite understanding when we say things like

• "Bath Time" -- His face brightens and he waddles over to the bathroom
  
• "Story Time" -- His face brightens and he waddles over to the recliner in the bedroom where we read bedtime stories
  
• "Cookie" -- His face brightens and he waddles over to you to grab a cookie out of the box of cookies

As you can guess, lots of things make Parker happy, which is a good thing.

I guess that's it for today's update. If you need something else to keep you busy, why don't you printout this. Nothing like a one-hit-wonder wordsearch to brighten one's day...Especially if you don't have your own waddling Parker.

Watch Out Ladies!

We went to a wedding this weekend, which gave me an opportunity to dress Parker up in preppy clothes. We didn't last long in the church. We got to see the bride walk down the aisle and a cookie helped Parker get through the initial psalms. But, it soon became evident that Parker and I would be waiting outside for the ceremony to end. But that's fine. It gave us a chance to explore.


The reception was an even larger space that gave Parker plenty of room to run around. However, the most captivating part of the evening was the zydeco band. Parker was absolutely mesmerized.

Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos

Okay, I'm sure many of you have heard about the explosive reaction between Mentos and Diet Coke. But this video takes it to a whole new level.

I love it!

If you want to know more about the science behind this effect, check out the creators' site.

There also seems to be an interesting debate brewing between YouTube and Revver springing from this video's popularity.

Graduation

Graduation
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

My little man is growning up! He graduated from the Infant Room at day care and will be moving on to the toddler room. That's right...he's not a baby anymore. :o(
They grow up so quickly!

Noodles

Noodles
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Yup, Parker's appetite is growing and he's discovered the joy of noodles. The question, though, is whether to use a spoon or his hands. In the end, he went for the direct solution...hands.

Wake up, you sleepyhead!

You can sleep when you are dead!

This is like a car wreck. Painful. Horrifying. And yet, I can't seem to take my eyes off of it.

10 Commandments Bill Sponsor Only Knows Three

I love that the guy who wants to put the 10 Commandments in our schools and courtrooms can't recite all ten. Maybe they should just be displayed in his office, rather than everywhere else. Even cheaper, I can write one on each of his fingers with a Sharpie and they'll be with him where ever he is.

Bush Apologizes

When we first saw this on the Daily Show, Chris and I couldn't tell for sure if it was for real or a joke -- Bush commenting about a reporter's sunglasses -- "You gonna ask your question with shades on?" -- unaware that the reporter's legally blind. But, I guess it's true.

Why am I not surprised.

Here's a copy of the transcript...

THE PRESIDENT: Yes, Peter. Are you going to ask that question with shades on?

REPORTER: I can take them off.

THE PRESIDENT: I’m interested in the shade look, seriously.

REPORTER: All right, I’ll keep it, then.

THE PRESIDENT: For the viewers, there’s no sun. (Laughter.)

REPORTER: I guess it depends on your perspective. (Laughter.)

THE PRESIDENT: Touche. (Laughter.)

REPORTER: Following up on the other Peter’s question about Karl Rove…

Polling Place

Polling Place
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

When I'm not sent to the local U-haul to vote, I'm sent here...as I like to call it, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre House. If you could do a 180, you'd see a large barn and a bunch of rusted farm equipment. Once inside, you realize the person who lives there must LOVE frogs. They're every where. Not live one (that I can see) but stuffed ones, one on hats and shirts, and knick-knacks.

I guess this is just another example of country livin'.

Here's Parker, proudly wiggling the "I Voted" sticker on his finger. Within a couple minutes, the sticker became an indistinguishable, red, white, and blue ball.

I Voted
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Can you hear me now?

Well, not sure what to make of this. Here's a series of photos that Parker took when he went in for his myringotomy. I guess, he was a bit upset so Chris let him play with his (camera)phone. I think the first one was taken on Chris' lap but after that not sure about the specific where or when's. I do know that when Parker went into the operation room (without Chris) he was really upset so Chris let him take the phone. Who know, one of these may have been taken during the procuedure. Werid, huh?

Lost

Okay, I'm finally up-to-date with all my Tivo'd episodes of Lost but checking out this map I've realized that I'm going to have to rewatch Season 1 and Season 2 all over again!

• Jack is Claire's brother?!
  
• Rose is Walt's grandmother?!
  
• "Real" Henry is Rose's brother?!
  
• "Fake" Henry is Aaron's grandfather?!
  
• Bernard works for Hanso and "fake" Henry?!

Holy smokes! I feel like I must have been watching the show with my eyes closed.

The good thing, though, is that the show (both season!) is so awesome that I won't mind watching it again (and again, if necessary). I don't think I've enjoyed a show this much since...hmmm...well, I guess since X-files. Can't wait until Season 3.

All Better

All Better
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Well, since Chris wasn't working. I went to work and let daddy handle the task of taking Parker to his surgical procedure. I know "bringing home the bacon" was the responsible thing to do but I still felt guilty that I wasn't there when my little guy went under the knife. But Chris kept me up-to-date. Parker's appointment was at 7am. And he was out of there by about 9am. It was very quick and when I got home I found my little guy running around (pantless) without a care in the world. What a trooper!

Fish Heads

Fish Heads
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

The funny thing about Parker and goldfish crackers...he prefers to only eat the head. The tails...not worth his time. As you can see in the pic, of those that have been nibbled...only the tails remain. Odd. And it's not like he's looking at the fish face and then intentionally taking a bite of that cheesy, smiling face. He just seems to like to hold the fish by the tail...I guess. Unfortunately, the true reason behind this preference will never be known.

Time To Get The Mail

Time To Get The Mail
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Sunny day. Perfect weather. Looks like a perfect opportunity to pop the baby on the back, leash up the dog, and hike over the the mail box. (Gasp! Yes, exercise. It happens occasionally.)

All Done

All Done
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Let's see...I've shown you that when Parker eats the spoon doesn't just go in the mouth. It goes to the table, his ear, hair, chair, the dog, and, eventually, the floor. But what about his bowl, you ask? Well, I usually keep tight reins on the bowl becuase when that goes the mess can be big. However, once it's safely (near) empty, I let Parker have 100% control. What does that mean? It means it can go on top of his head, of course! Looks like we're done with dinner.

Snoozers

Snoozers
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Which one's Chris? Which one's Parker? Who knows and who cares...they're both so cute. (Okay, I guess the beard may be a daddy give-away.) This was taken just moments before I woke Parker so he could get dressed and head out with me to daycare/work.

Story Time

Story Time
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

After bath time, I'll usually say to Parker, "Time to read a book!"

Believe it or not, he gets totally excited and waddles to the reading chair in the master bedroom. There, under the covered light (so it won't be too bright and interfer with sleepy eyes), we read books as Parker chugs a bottle of milk.

Early favorites were Goodnight Moon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar but, like many stuff, it's walked off somewhere. (Parker knows but he's not telling.) No worries...they have been replaced with new favorites -- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Dr. Seuss's ABC and Green Eggs and Ham.

Big Blue Marbles

Big Blue Marbles
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

So, I think some on you know this but when my father passed away I was left with several...okay over 30...bowling balls. Over the years they've just sat in my storage unit because I just couldn't bear to throw them away. Well now, we're getting rid of the storage unit and for Chris' sanity, I've decided to try to find happy homes for the bowling balls. So far, I've found 10 takers at work and 5 at Parker's daycare. Looks like the rest will be coming to the ranch; however, if there are any takers out there. Let me know.

Parker's Tub

Parker's Tub
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

We recently moved bath time to "Parker's Tub" -- the one in the guest bathroom across from his (someday) room. At first, he wasn't too keen on the change. However, with a few amendments (note the ducky spout), he's grown to enjoy the new locale.

I switched tubs because lately he's wanted to stand during his bath and this tub seems to be less slippery. Plus, eventually, Parker was bound to move out -- to his own bed and bath.

I guess the next thing I need to do is clear out what was "my office" so there will be space for Parker's crib.

Tongue Tied

Tongue Tied
Originally uploaded by Car2nGrl.

Parker's one funny bunny. He can't wave good-bye but he can wiggle his tongue from side to side, which is currently his "thing" to do.