We've discovered the secret to getting Trey to eat

Chopsticks!

So cute!

A smile to brighten your day

Trey watching the garbage man

Bumbo

I tried Jonah in the bumbo chair today. He didn't love it but he is still a bit young and still working on head control. The bumbo was a lifesaver with Trey and one of my "must have" baby products. I used to put him in the chair on the kitchen counter when I was doing things in the kitchen and he loved it. Since they they recalled that version of the bumbo - not because of something wrong with the chair, but because the packaging didn't say not to put your child on a table or counter. oops.







I think he's starting to look like Trey did at this age.

furry dogs

In Colorado we have a lot of prairie dogs, which Trey calls furry
dogs. On our walks we look for them, and today we saw one but it
went down in the hole. This was our conversation:

Trey: where did the furry dog go?
Me: he went back down to his house
Trey: but why?
Me: probably to go night-night
Trey: he has a big big big bed because I have a big bed because he
has a big bed (circular logic at play here)
Me: does he have firetruck sheets like you do?
Trey: yea
Me: does his mommy kiss him goodnight?
Trey: yea
Me: does his mommy read him books?
Trey, in his best "i can't believe you just asked me that" tone: no
mommy. furry dogs don't have hands.

Happy 7 week birthday, Jonah!

Happy birthday Jonah - you get your own room today!

Joe decided it was time for Jonah to move out of the bassinet in our
room and up to his crib in his room. I won't love going up the
stairs in the middle of the night to feed him, but I certainly won't
miss hearing him grunt all night long.

Our Texas trip

We had a fun time in Texas at Mimi's house and farm. The flights were surprisingly ok, even with both boys. I was glad Uncle Clint was with us on the way back because Trey had more energy than I did. Jonah slept most of both flights.

Here are a few photos, and more via the "Gladewater August 2008" link on the right.

Jonah's first smile

Trey and Caleb (step-cousin) meeting the cows

Is this really how 2 1/2 year old boys talk?

And I thought it was only 31 year old men...

"Mommy change my diaper please. There is a big turd in there." (At least he said please.)

"I want to smell my diaper. It smells like skid marks!"

He also sings some awful childhood song about putting pee pee in your coke which I refuse to repeat.

Is this really how all 2 1/2 year old boys talk? Or just mine? I'd love to know.

Baby Boutiques

Calling all friends and family...

I am trying to expand the Tiny Tales wholesale business. If you know of or see a baby boutique, please send me the name and city so I can send them a brochure.

Smiles!

Right on schedule at a few days older than 6 weeks, Jonah has started to smile. I have some photos on my camera so I will post when we get back from our Texas trip.

Trey: I want a baby
Me: we have a baby, jonah
Trey: I want my own baby
Me: jonah is your baby. We share him.
Trey: no! I want a special baby.

I wasn't sure what to say to that.

Shopping!

25% off at Ann Taylor through Sunday
Use code 10701098 all weekend long at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft.

30% off everything at Gymboree for 3 days
August 21-24th, use coupon code GYMFRIEND to receive 30% off your entire purchase.

15% off orders of $35 or more at Tiny Sprouts
www.tinysprouts.com
August 22 - 24, use coupon code upagain

Jonah with his great grandmother

The first time they meet...

Look at these beautiful flowers Joe bought me for my birthday! I love how they turned the water pink. Very cool.

So exciting!

Gap just asked for a few more product samples so their online and visual teams could set up to shoot. How exciting!

 

Rockin

I am taking both kids to TX tomorrow....by myself! I am a little worried about the plane ride. Trey has a hard time sitting still for 2 hours, like any 2 year old. I have 5 movies and a DVD player for him, and I picked up these kid headphones for him. Pink was the only color they had. He's been walking around the house with them on, and saying "Can you hear me?" into the plug end.

Happy Birthday to me!

The Fountain

One of our favorite places to go is Southlands Mall. It is an outdoor mall close to the house. It has a very cool fountain that, on a nice day, has a ton of kids running through it. My favorite restaurant is there too - Mt. Fuji - I love Japanese hibachi!

What is the result when a cold weather day sneaks up on you and all you have to put on your taller than average 2 1/2 year old is last year's fall clothes? Ummmm.... It's not pretty. Poor kid. Good thing kids this age don't make fun of each other yet b/c he would be a prime target.