For those that it might have slipped their mind, I have refused all Cheerios up to this point. Mom said it was un-American for a kid not to eat Cheerios, so I decided to give the honey nut variety a try. Score!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Cheerios Win!
Ok, so they are Honey Nut Cheerios, but they are Cheerios nonetheless!
For those that it might have slipped their mind, I have refused all Cheerios up to this point. Mom said it was un-American for a kid not to eat Cheerios, so I decided to give the honey nut variety a try. Score!
For those that it might have slipped their mind, I have refused all Cheerios up to this point. Mom said it was un-American for a kid not to eat Cheerios, so I decided to give the honey nut variety a try. Score!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Beach Weekend!
My dad suffered some sort of indignity this weekend called a "40th Birthday." I guess it was a big deal, because my entire NC family went down to the beach to help him celebrate! We started with a stop at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Looking at the fish was interesting, but I had a surprise in store for me: Alligators and Snakes! Mom didn't think they were as cool as we did, so she hung back and let us study them. Notice there are no pictures of me and the snakes. I think mom was busy breathing into a paper bag somewhere.
Wow! Look at this albino alligator!!! I haven't seen anything that white since Mom broke out her shorts for the summer!
It looks like I'm floating in this tank, but it's really a concave viewing window. I felt like I was swimming with the fishes!
I call this one "solitude." I like to ponder the mysteries of the universe, and this shot captures the moment nicely.
MEGADON! I've never seen this creature on "Octonauts", and I sure hope I never have to.
Off to the beach! Here I am playing in the comfort of Uncle Bryan's 12x12, while Aunt Sherri dotes from behind. It was a realllllllly windy day at the beach, but on the bright side, we are all properly exfoliated now. I swam in the ocean, and laughed when a wave rolled me over! I looked for shells with mom, and petted some nice dogs that were camped next to us. I fell asleep on the beach, just in time for us to pack up and head out. I have the best timing you know....
What happens at the beach stays at the beach!? I was allowed to eat french fries and ice cream sundae, both of which might have been the best things I've ever tasted. EVER.
With the gluttony of the normally forbidden McDonalds under my belt, the only thing left to do was pass out in a calorie induced coma. I must pay more attention to these "McDonalds" establishments, and make lots of fuss when we pass one again. I would give my chubby right arm for more of that sundae....
Looking at the fish was interesting, but I had a surprise in store for me: Alligators and Snakes! Mom didn't think they were as cool as we did, so she hung back and let us study them. Notice there are no pictures of me and the snakes. I think mom was busy breathing into a paper bag somewhere.
Wow! Look at this albino alligator!!! I haven't seen anything that white since Mom broke out her shorts for the summer!
It looks like I'm floating in this tank, but it's really a concave viewing window. I felt like I was swimming with the fishes!
I call this one "solitude." I like to ponder the mysteries of the universe, and this shot captures the moment nicely.
MEGADON! I've never seen this creature on "Octonauts", and I sure hope I never have to.
Off to the beach! Here I am playing in the comfort of Uncle Bryan's 12x12, while Aunt Sherri dotes from behind. It was a realllllllly windy day at the beach, but on the bright side, we are all properly exfoliated now. I swam in the ocean, and laughed when a wave rolled me over! I looked for shells with mom, and petted some nice dogs that were camped next to us. I fell asleep on the beach, just in time for us to pack up and head out. I have the best timing you know....
What happens at the beach stays at the beach!? I was allowed to eat french fries and ice cream sundae, both of which might have been the best things I've ever tasted. EVER.
With the gluttony of the normally forbidden McDonalds under my belt, the only thing left to do was pass out in a calorie induced coma. I must pay more attention to these "McDonalds" establishments, and make lots of fuss when we pass one again. I would give my chubby right arm for more of that sundae....
Friday, July 20, 2012
Rollin' with my homies
Meet Winks the elephant and Blackie the bear. These two have become new favorite friends of mine!
When it's time for bed, you better have them ready for me!
When it's time for bed, you better have them ready for me!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
A note from management...
Re: incident last night between 12am and 3am
Dear Jack Barnes,
Last night's unfortunate episode has management concerned. In recent months, we've been very pleased with your sleeping habits. However, in the last several nights you've demonstrated an unwillingness to be soothed by common methods. Your parents are understanding and accommodating when it comes to the occasional bad dream or teething episode. Last night's schenanigans defied all parental logic. You've never required such exhaustive measures before, which has management wondering if some additional sleep training might be helpful? To babysit a previously well adjusted toddler for several hours in the middle of the night is simply not good use of management's time, and the need to do so in he future will likely reflect poorly in your trainee file. Parental bragging rights about having a "good sleeper" are in danger of being rescinded if a return to normal sleeping behavior is not noted promptly.
Sincerely,
The Management
Dear Jack Barnes,
Last night's unfortunate episode has management concerned. In recent months, we've been very pleased with your sleeping habits. However, in the last several nights you've demonstrated an unwillingness to be soothed by common methods. Your parents are understanding and accommodating when it comes to the occasional bad dream or teething episode. Last night's schenanigans defied all parental logic. You've never required such exhaustive measures before, which has management wondering if some additional sleep training might be helpful? To babysit a previously well adjusted toddler for several hours in the middle of the night is simply not good use of management's time, and the need to do so in he future will likely reflect poorly in your trainee file. Parental bragging rights about having a "good sleeper" are in danger of being rescinded if a return to normal sleeping behavior is not noted promptly.
Sincerely,
The Management
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Who's cool?
My mom is cooler than your mom. Want to know why? Because MY mom will cough up plenty of quarters for an unemployed guy like me to ride the rides at the mall. (When I'm 30 and unemployed, and she's coughing up cash to pay my car payment, it won't be so cute. I better enjoy it now!)
Sunday, July 8, 2012
16 Months!
1. Turning in a picky eater. Even more so than before. I have an opinion, and will not be persuaded to eat anything I'm not really feeling. Pancakes used to be a hit, and now they are hit or miss. Fruit is always welcome, and meat or vegetables have to be handled very sneakily. I have serious texture issues, and pasta is the worst offender. Why can't everything taste like chocolate goldfish? (see above pic)
2. I'm still a great sleeper! Mom was worried that all the fireworks would wake me up last week, but I slept right through them. When it's time for me to go to sleep at night, I'm really good about snuggling right in, and conking out. No crying or fuss. See you in the morning!
3. I'm going to be a great swimmer. I love my little pool, and you can find me out there most afternoons or evenings if it's not too hot. The dog thinks my pool is big water dish, and when he stops by for a drink, I think its hysterical.
4. I love to wrestle! Mom, Dad, or cousins- it doesn't matter with who. I still don't have a concept of how large my head really is, so watch out! I'll probably head-butt you by accident.
5. I love to throw things. Fun for when I'm playing with balls, but not fun when I throw my sippy cup across two pews at church. People tend to frown on that.
6. I'm a big helper. I will follow your simple directions, and expect a round of applause when I perform my task. I'm good at taking things to the trash (especially diapers) and will even throw my toys away when I'm done with them! The concept of what is and isn't trash still confuses me...
7. I like q-tips and napkins. When given a q-tip, I'll clean my ear. When given a napkin I will wipe my ears. Ears must be really dirty!
8. I have sort of a problem with the sippy cup. I'm what they call an addict, and Mom is making me face my 'addiction' by limiting my access. I don't have a problem, and I can quit any time I want to! There's nothing wrong with being properly hydrated.
9. I'm still a people person, and don't really have an issue making new friends. Stores, restaurants- I like to meet people everywhere we go. Mom says we need to have a talk later about stranger-danger, whatever that is.
10. I'm not really interested in talking much yet, but know exactly how to get ahold of a parent: I just yell "Mah!" or "Dad-Dad" and they come! Pointing at what I want seems to help too.
Well, that's all for now. Stay tuned for more of my adventures!
Love,
Jack
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