Still Here

"Mom, look!  The blueberries are taking a tub!"

"Mom, look!  I made a bird!"

We're still here and gearing up for Christmas.  Jack's imagination has been exploding lately and he comes up with some clever stories and play ideas.  It's fun to experience.  Jack has been enjoying puzzles lately and is getting pretty good at them.  

Christmas-related photos to follow soon.  Hoping for a healthy holiday this year!

- S.  

Halloween

Strict supervision of pumpkin carving.  

Jack's request was a happy pumpkin with no teeth.

He and dad drew it together.

Finally agreed to put his costume on.

Ready for trick or treating.

 Going through the haul.

- S.

Panda Breakfast

"It's bamboo-flavored oatmeal."

Of course it is…

- S.

Big Bed Troubles

Remember when I posted about Jack getting a big bed and how well he was doing with the transition?  Well, subsequent to that, here are some of the situations I've found upon entering the room in the morning.

At least he's having fun?

- S.

Salem Willows

After threatening to do so all summer, on Labor Day we finally took Jack to Salem Willows.

He rode the few rides they still have, ate pizza and ice cream, and tried to play skee ball, but still doesn't quite get the concept.

- S.

Birthday

Jack turned three a while ago.  We had a small gathering with cake and ice cream to celebrate.  It was a nice time, despite being super hot, just like last year.

He is settling in to his new age nicely with some stubbornness, a bit of picky eating, and a dash of sarcasm.

Jack opened a few gifts from Mom and Dad before the party.  Mr. Pickle for Sir Pickles.

We had a construction theme going (of course).

Construction cupcakes

 Construction carrot cake with graham cracker "dirt."

 Construction playtime

- S.

Twinkle Spin

I have a big backlog of posts to get to, hopefully very soon, 

but here is a little tidbit of just another day around here.

- S.