Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving on Saturday and hosted 14 people from both sides of the family. Despite the threat of bad weather, it turned out to be a really great day, with good food and the best company.


Even though I still can't talk yet, I had my Uncle Karl rolling with my stand-up comedy routine:

How many turkeys does it take to change a lightbulb?
- Just one but it takes 5 hours

What is the Turkey's favorite black tie celebration?
- The Butter Ball

What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children?
- If your father could see you now, he'd turn over in his gravy!


Daddy was truly grateful that his folks were able to find his favorite condiment in Chicago. Wasn't that nice of them to bring him a couple of bottles? Maybe he'll make it to the end of the year before he needs more.

Wardrobe Malfunctions

For some reason, I think Mommy's shoes are much more difficult to walk in than my own.



Um, hello? Maybe, just maybe, these jammies need to be exchanged for a smaller size.

Anatomy Lesson - Part IV

Lesson #4:

This is my hair. I’m really not sure why we have hair, especially when it seems to cause so much stress for people when it goes “bad”. Believe me, I speak from experience…

You may recall about this time last year, my hair was the talk of the town. It stood straight up in the air no matter what you did to it…that’s right, 3 inches standing proudly at attention. At my daycare center, parents would hear about the “kid with the hair” and then be compelled to come see for themselves. I didn’t mind all the smiling visitors, but looking back I really should have charged admission. Luckily it was just a phase and I’ve had many a “good” hair day since. As Thanksgiving approaches, I am truly thankful for hair that no longer stands out in a crowd.

Anatomy Lesson - Part III

Lesson #3:

This is one of my hands. It is used for touching anything and everything in sight, and then usually knocking it over or throwing it to the ground. I use my hands to feed myself, though I’m still trying to master that darn fork thing. Hands are also used for tickling, but so far I have only been on the receiving end of that. Hands can wave goodbye but I much prefer to say hello, and hands help your arms give hugs either way!

Anatomy Lesson - Part II

Lesson #2:

These are my ears even though you can’t see them right now. Ears are kind of funny looking, but I guess they need to be all curvy like that in order to work properly. Ears are used for hearing sounds like music playing, birds chirping, a book being read to me, and Elmo laughing. I’m not sure why, but lately I seem to be hearing the same things over and over again, like “Don’t do that”, or “I asked you to put your toys away”. Apparently there is something called listening that goes along with hearing…if that is true, I choose to plead “toddler” on that one.

Anatomy Lesson - Part I

Over the next few entries, I will be demonstrating parts of the anatomy. Pay attention - there may be a quiz.

Lesson #1:

This is a nose. The nose is used for smelling such things as aromatic wines, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, dirty diapers, and in my case...trouble. (Additional definitions are highly encouraged.)

The Great Escape

Apparently I have become quite a challenge. Mommy says that I'm not listening very well, I get cranky for no apparent reason, and I am now really good at plopping my butt down on the floor if I don't want to follow her through the house. Even this sliding pocket door which used to hold me back is no match for me anymore! I'd be willing to bet that as long as I keep flashing my winning smile at her, she'll stay wrapped around my little finger. As Macaulay Culkin said in Uncle Buck, "I'm a kid, that's my job!"