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.