Oh, mother...

So I'm told that once you're a mom, you understand your own mother more, and the crazy things that she did start to make sense.

For the record, that is not always the case. With my mom, it's actually OFTEN not the case. Take today for example...she came over after work to play with Josh in the sprinkler. He was wearing swim trunks w/ a vinyl liner, but no swim diaper. She goes "he's going to poop" and I say "In his trunks? How am I going to clean them?" She says, "He already went," then she proceeds to pull them down and shake them onto the lawn. Who in their right mind would shake a turd on the lawn?

Seriously: a TURD on my LAWN. Does that make sense to you? Oh, mom...

Thomas

He pulled his shirt up all day to look @ Thomas and say "choo choo."

Isn't he starting to look old? I don't see a baby face in this picture at all...

I'm exhausted Mom!

Halfway through our walk, Josh laid down on the sidewalk and refused to get back up. A neighbor came out to see if he was okay - they must think I'm a total freak. Needless to say, we went home for a nap. I guess he does eventually wear out!

Sprinkler time

It has been in the 80s here over the past few weeks. We've spent a lot of time in the sprinkler.

18 months old...

Well, he's done it again. My giant boy was in the 90th percentile across the board. Here are his vitals from our 18 month checkup:
- Weight: 29 lbs, 10 oz
- Height: 34 inches
- Head circumference: 19.5 inches

He's the size of a two year old! That's all Ross - I'm told they were generally OFF the charts. I suspect he may grow up to be 6'4" like his daddy.

Benhead

If you read Jeremy's post on Pajamazzon.com, then you know it's inevitable that every parent gives in and watches the Wiggles. I'm embarassed to admit it, but Nate & I do it too. We've learned most of the songs and I often find myself absentmindedly singing them. And I must admit we have a favorite background dancer too. Ben Murray is amazing...he's VERY flamboyant and is more than a little animated with his head-bopping.

Here's his creepy fansite.

New photos

I have a TON of new pictures of Joshua. See, I'm teasing you here, because I can't find the dumb card reader to get them off my camera. Hey, come on over and look at my camera. I swear they're there.

For now, here's a picture from a million years ago to tide you over...













Lauren: This is for you, because I know you are my blogstalker. This may be a sucky post, but at least it's something. And something is better than nothing, right?!

we did it!

Marathon over. Sarah relieved. Nate recuperating.

Bedtime for Joshua

Josh in new jammies from Grandma...mom & dad were @ the Tigers game.

1st big boy haircut