Somewhere along the line, Conor learned the word "stupid" which we don't like to hear him use, so we have tried to correct him by telling him we don't use that word. One night, while we were eating dinner, I can't even remember what I said, but I talked about something being stupid, and in no time, Conor chimed in: "Mom, we don't say that word". At least we know he's listening.
One day we had hot dogs for lunch, after a morning of playing pretend restaurant, and I asked Conor what he wanted on his hot dog. I meant ketchup or mustard, but his immediate answer was: peanut butter and jelly. And when I said that was silly, he had another quick response: french cheese! Where did that come from?
While vacationing in Wisconsin, we had to drive a short distance through the resort to get from our condo to the pool. Since it was just through the complex and not on any real streets and only a minute or two drive, we decided to let Conor sit in his car seat without the whole 5-point harness buckling up hassle. However, one day while we were in town, he got in the door on Riley's side and got himself into his seat. While Adam was putting the stroller in the back and I was fastening Riley in, we both thought the other had buckled him. So, as we drove down the main strip in town, Conor says, "Mom, I don't have to be buckled?" Oh what a bad mom am I!! At least he was paying attention enough to know that he should be buckled on a big main road!
Another day we were having soup for lunch and as it was still steaming, Conor stopped before taking a bite and said, "Ooof da. The soup is hot!" Did you teach him that one Grandma?
We are in the midst of potty training around here and last week we were out at a restaurant with a friend. We had already taken Conor to go potty once (and he went), but several minutes later he said he had to go again. Knowing he probably didn't really have to go, but that you can't deny a pottier-in-training the chance, Adam took him back to the bathroom. He sat and tried but nothing came out. Just as the door opened for another patron to enter the bathroom, Conor said loudly, "Daddy, I think my penis doesn't work!" Ha ha ha.
Riley's newest nickname as of today was "Sister Lemonade". Don't ask me.
Stay posted for more...it is neverending comedy around here!
The night after storms and tornados ravaged Minnesota where some of my relatives live, we had some pretty nasty storms of our own. Our power was out for a while and some windows were even shattered in the Sears Tower downtown Chicago, but we didn't have any real damage. However, we had some pretty crazy colors in the sky just before sunset.
Daddy and Riley
A smile to brighten any Daddy's day
As of the morning Riley turned two months old, she discovered how to roll from her back to her tummy and this is her preferred sleeping position. This is quite a feat! Within the week, she also figured out how to roll from front to back, which she usually does while she is playing and supposed to be staying on her tummy to help strengthen her head and back muscles (known to all new moms out there as "tummy time").
Happy kid! When he saw us taking pictures of Riley smiling, he wanted us to take some of him as well! :)
Some more of those sweet toothless grins
Conor thought that the light in front of this sign was like the microphone Daddy uses when he reads as the lector at church on Sundays. This is Conor reading his Bible passage or singing his song (he stopped every time we walked past the sign the second half of the week, once he made its discovery).
Riley's first time in a pool. She didn't mind at first, but got cold pretty quickly.
Conor enjoying the children's play area...what an awesome idea! Every hotel and resort should have a place like this. It even had games, puzzles, toys, and books that you could check out and bring back to your room if you wanted.
Eating at Buffalo Phil's.
Conor finally put the hat on himself and actually smiled nice!
Eating at Paul Bunyan's.
Riding the infamous Wisconsin Ducks, vehicles that drive on both land and water. I hadn't ridden these since I was a kid and forgot how cool they were and how beautiful the scenery was. Conor loved it and as soon as we got off, asked if we could go again.
Proud to show off his Twins gear!
Oh yeah, and while we were there the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup! Adam has become a huge Blackhawks fan in the last two years, so this was very exciting for him. In fact, we listened to the championship parade and festivities taking place in Chicago for our whole ride home from Wisconsin.
Conor enjoyed the "Three Bears" display. Goldilocks is his favorite bedtime story that Grandpa tells him...AND he recently received a copy of the book in the mail. (Our library does this awesome program for any kid 5 and under who lives in the district. By just signing up, with no other obligations, he gets a book mailed to him every month for FREE!!)
Checking out the kangaroo
Petting the tortoise
Climbing on the Giant from Jack and the Beanstalk
Driving an old car
Feeding the giraffe...probably the best part: the giraffes would just stick their long tongues into your cup of food or lick it right off your hand. Conor really got a kick out of it!
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over Conor and the candlestick
Standing guard
Riding the slide at the playground in the middle of the gardens
Taking a picture of each other taking a picture.
Playing at the playgroung after spending the afternoon at Como Zoo.
Hugging the Sparky the Seal statue.
