What an incredible lucky Mommy I am!

It seems that Phin is a "creative problem solver" - just like me.
Here is yesterday's example: First let me say that it's a good thing I don't get super attached to some of my stuff. Since I have some serious dental hygiene, it's no big deal for me to change out my toothbrush often. It's good because yesterday Phin was able to find my toothbrush - that is stowed out of his sight. (I am sure he's seen me get it out and put it up at teeth brushing time.)
He proceeded to find a very creative place - as a new "holder" for my toothbrush. I am sure he was thinking it would be even easier for me to remember to brush - if I hit the actual toothbrush as I entered and exited the bathroom...


He even took the time to show me "alternate holding patterns" for the brush in the exact same place. What a SMART BOY!


Once I had the whole introduction to door-frame toothbrush, he then decided to go over "proper brushing technique" once again. JUST to MAKE SURE I had it down. :)


In other news, while his room is still not quite finished, it is coming along almost daily. Phin has been enjoying practicing climbing up


and down the steps to his bed. Sometimes he climbs down and sometimes he slides. Either way, he knows that a) feet first and b) careful, careful!


I REALLY AM A REALLY LUCKY MOM. Seriously.

Today

my waist measures at 44 inches.
grow baby grow!

Also, please scroll down in the next few days. I am trying to fill in some of the gaps over the last month or so. It's hard with a 22 month old who believes that the laptop is HIS toy to play with. It keeps the thing closed all day while he's awake. SO, that is why the updating has been slow - to say the least.

My baby loves hats!

Even if they are crazy colored and belong to mama. I have a feeling he may be quite unhappy with me one day for this picture.

We are all growing.

Phin was a bit tired this morning - as he climbed into the dining room chair.


As you can see, I am still growing, in my new pair of shorts. (the first pair of shorts since at least junior high.)

OUTside

It's where Phin wants to be. OUTside. SO, each morning, after our breakfast, we put on shoes and go OUTside to play. We swing in the swing. We push the ball around. We pet the dog and the cat and play fetch with the dog also. Phin now says all of the commands for fetching to a dog. "Maggie come. Drop it. Sit." While Maggie doesn't feel obligated to listen to one word Phin says, he knows all of the steps...
Lately, it's been rainy - which sometimes keeps us inside - and sometimes gets us outside in a bit of a muddy environment.
Those of you who know me well KNOW that I am not a fan of "dirty" - so it's been quite a challenge for me - lately - to let Phin just be a boy and taste dirt and walk around in mud and do all of the things a little boy does.
I worked hard today to just breathe and stay calm and let him explore. That's what he's supposed to do, right? And really, everything is washable - right?
So, here were are at Phin's messy morning.
I hope you enjoy the pictures as much Phin enjoyed the mud.

Froggie

He looks innocent enough, huh.

But, it seems he eats 22month olds.


This is a preview of Phin's new room. It is not yet finished, so this is all you get today.

dimity duck

The line in the book is "Frumity frog watches, he splashes in the pond. He waves a foot at Dimity, of whom he's very fond." Since forever, Phin has "waved his foot" at Dimity as well. Often, the foot wave is bigger. It's super cute when he's standing and he still waves his foot. BUT, this is the time we got on video. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!