Little Stinker

Kids say and do the darndest things! I've experienced this in my professional life many a time, but never in my personal life until now. This past Friday, Anthony pulled his very first ever "embarass Mommy" stunt! We were over at our friend Marilyn's home for brunch. The timing worked out perfectly where Anthony would just be napping while we were eating. Marilyn was even kind enough to let us use their pack n play. We put the playpen in their study; I gave Anthony his paci and his bunny and blanket and closed the door. He fussed for a few minutes, but quieted down after awhile. Before we sat down to eat I put my ear to the door to check on him. I heard him playing and talking in there, but since he wasn't crying I didn't go in--he would've started crying again if he had seen me. We had a wonderful and yummy breakfast--the best I've had in a long time (Marilyn, you're awesome!). Anthony was sleeping past the time he usually does, so I went in to check on him. This is what I discovered...

To my horror, there were all kinds of papers, receipts, envelopes, and other desk items all crumpled up in the playpen and scattered all over the floor!!! Anthony was sound asleep; however, his socks were pulled off and his pants were pulled off! Evidently in his busyness, he had discovered the (organized) paperwork on Marilyn's husband's (Eric) desk and decided it would be fun to play with. I'm not sure if this was before or after he pulled off half his clothes, but needless to say, I was completly shocked and felt sooooooo bad! I got Marilyn to come see and apologized profusely--she made me go get my camera to document the event. She is always so full of grace and forgiveness!!! What a sweet, sweet friend!

By the way, this was before he BROKE the beautiful glass vase and DESTROYED the plant in the entryway!!! (I think I'll crawl in a hole now!!!) Bad mommy alert!!! I guess I should've been watching him more closely! Marilyn, thank you again for your gracious spirit...We'll understand if you don't invite us over again for a long, LONG time!!!

Watching Curious George

Here's a video that MeMe will appreciate. We bought the Curious George movie that can be played in both English and Italian. Mario has started letting Anthony watch a little bit of it. He loves the opening song (because it is music for one), and secondly because it shows George playing with all the other baby animals. He loses interest pretty quickly after the music is over, but he is enthralled for about 5 mintues! We tried to capture his expression while he was watching it. Sorry again about the darkness. We did have some lights on, but my back was turned to them, and we didn't want to distract Anthony before we could catch this clip. I love how he's swaying to the music in the very beginning! In one part he yawns (I don't think he's bored, but it kinda looks like it), and toward the end he smiles at the screen before seeing me with the camera! Enjoy!!!

Roaming

Just a couple of cute pics of Anthony roaming outside. We LOVE our fenced in backyard!!! On pretty days, I just leave the back door open and let him go in and out at will. I can cook or clean the kitchen and keep my eyes on him all at the same time...it's wonderful! He's pretty good about not putting things in his mouth. We've told him "no" enough times where he doesn't try to eat the fallen leaves. The only thing I have to watch out for are those acorns! They must look a little too much like finger foods!!!

Valentine's "Dough"

Anthony really enjoyed opening his Valentine's Day card from Grama and Grampa. We had to take the 5 bucks away before he ripped it in half!!! The card says the money is supposed to be for ice cream, but I think he is in greater need of some laundry detergent (we love our baby Method). If I confiscate it and use it on him, does that make me a bad mommy??? He'll never know the difference! ;)

Huckleberry Funn

I let Anthony try some fresh blackberries the other day! I never knew what a big purple mess those little berries can make!!! But he sure had fun eating them!

While Mom is Away...

...The Boys Will Play

Anthony LOVES being outside these days, and lately we've had some great weather for it! I was at work a couple of Saturdays ago, so Mario took Anthony and his radio flyer outside for some fun. Mario has tied a rope onto the flyer so he can just pull him along. Anthony stands in there and holds on for dear life--he loves it!!! And yes, that is still the Christmas bow attached to the handle bar--it still fascinates him, so why remove something that brings my baby joy? I love the middle picture what a sweet, all-boy expression! He's only got one sock on, but Daddy doesn't mind! That is Landon's pullover he's wearing! Thanks, "Big Michelle"!!!

Taradactyl

We call this Anthony's "taradactyl" impression. I guess it just hits him at times, and he feels the urge to shriek. The urge seems to strike most often in the grocery store--one in particular--Sprouts...not too sure what it is about that place. I think it's the funniest thing! I love it! But I do find that it gets us a LOT of attention when we are out and about...and a few funny looks. I can't complain...I'd much rather have him shrieking with a smile on his face than in the midst of a meltdown with tears! Here the urge just struck while he was sitting in his highchair...Behold the Taradactyl!!!

P.S. Thanks, Uncle Ben, for the cool shirt!!!