Cold Bees

Fingerpainting

It's the Truth

Tonight, while at Rita's enjoying Swedish Fish water ice and a chocolate ice cream cone with sprinkles, Jeff got a little ice cream on his shirt. All by himself, not with Alex's help, oddly enough. Well, as we talked, Alex noticed the ice cream and the gestures, and stated "Daddy's fat is chocolate." and pointed to her stomach. Hmm, methinks shes even smarter than she lets on...

Then she patted him with chocolate hands, giving him a nice chocolate hand print on his shirt. Overall, an amusing trip. XD

Hiding

Tippy's been busy practicing all her ninja skills. Amazing how stealthy she is. Custard isn't so good at the hiding thing though.

Hot

This is Alex after the zoo. Any time the weather wants to shift, that would be ok by us. Poor Miss Pink Cheeks.

Potty Training Success?

Well, tonight, for the very first time, Alex accidentally peed in the potty. We have pictures to prove it, but I've decided not to post them because some day that might just be a bit too embarrassing. And besides, we have other great blackmail material for Alex when she's older. :D

For example, I can't remember if I posted this one before, but it's Alex inspecting the flashlight. Yes, it hurts my eyes to even look at the picture. She's become quite the fan of blackouts thanks to getting to play with the flashlight. In fact, today, she was asking me about "letter city" and I finally figured out she was talking about electricity and was hoping it was out so we could bust out the flashlight again.

Water and Bubbles

So, we're starting our potty-training adventures. With just the potty and no expectations. But Alex has decided that nudity is fun, and we've had many non-diapered incidents that have had little to do with the potty and much to do with her just being naked and having accidents. This morning, for example, she pooped in her diaper and somehow it was off, and her poopy rear was on the hot tub. I walked in, she said, "Uh-oh, you pooped." and then she ran around the house. I chased her down and re-diapered her after a bit of fussing and cleanup. And that was the beginning of my day. :i

She went' to the doctor's office for her 2-year check-up. She's up to 23 pounds and 33.75". We then went to the zoo, and after about an hour of wiggling, running in the wrong direction and goat-poop stomping, we went home. She screamed and cried almost the whole way for some reason yet to be determined. Now she's playing by herself because I've decided that we both need alone time. Oh yeah, this is after she ate a worm. Can't forget that fun.

Anyhoo, hopefully she'll have a less naked, less poop-filled rest of her day.

Corn on the Cob

Here's the corn Alex "ate" last night. She just needs a bit more practice and she'll get every kernel! Note the full-mouth technique - very effective.

Soaking Wet

In her cute suit, naturally. This was on her birthday. I kept calling her over to the hose with the promise of s drink, and she'd come over, get a drink (I always keep my promises!) and then I'd turn up the hose and drench her. She ran screaming, I chased her with the hose, and we'd do it all over again. :)