Just Like Mom - Lipstick

A few Mondays ago, the monkey and I were hanging out at home and something magical happened: I was in the bathroom putting on red lipstick and the monkey became fascinated with the whole process. When I was done he picked up the closed tube and started to mimic putting it on himself. Being the nice mom that I am, I grabbed a tube of red that I never wear (because I hate the smell), opened it, and let him go to town.

The result was glorious and I was ever so kind as to document it for posterity sake.You're welcome.

Video - Monkey Dancing

June 13, 2013

The monkey likes to dance to just about anything. This time it was during a pretty epic dance/music sequence from the movie "500 Days of Summer". 

(I'm finally getting around to uploading some old photos & video, so enjoy the randomness that is to follow!)

Silly Boy

August 18, 2013

I am the mother to a very silly, very energetic little boy.

Buuuut he may have gotten it from his mum... at least the silly part.

Hanging Out With Dad

July 12, 2013 

Reading (his coloring book), wrestling, and bubbles. You know... guy stuff.

Cool Guy

June 24, 2013

Big Boy Bed - Fail

The monkey finally figured out how to crawl out of his crib last month & to say we were bummed would be an understatement. So after we got back from California, we set about converting his crib into a toddler bed.

 I don't think he quite grasped the concept that he no longer had to climb over the side to get out of the crib... that or he decided it was way more fun and easy this way. Who knows.

While we were in there, I decided that maybe I should try cleaning the space up a bit. He rarely spends any time in his room, other than to sleep, so it's kind of become a storage and toy junk spot. Now it's nice and clean (just don't look on the closet side of the room) and he spends even less time in there now that he's started sleeping in the king-sized guest bed. Oy.


June 1, 2013

King of the Beds

The kid has decided that he will no longer sleep in his crib (we converted it a few weeks back). Instead, he has decided to claim the king-sized guest bed as his own.

You know, as weird as I think it is, I'm totally on board with anything that gets him sleeping by himself and through the night. And guess who slept through the night four nights last week? That kid!

Hallelujah!!

Doggie

Apparently, the kid felt like his doggie needed a bath (which is probably true), so he waited until his parents weren't paying attention and dunked him in a giant tub of water that we had in the backyard. He then tried to dry him by repeatedly whacking him on the concrete patio.

It's a good thing his mum is paranoid and bought three identical doggies.

How Much Is The Baby In The Window?

Cool Guy

Instead of sleeping the other night, Monkey thought it would be way more fun to be up at midnight watching Futurama was Mom & Dad, wearing his sunglasses, and occasionally picking his nose. He's a cool guy.

May 25, 2013

All Wrapped Up

March 25, 2013

So remember waaaay back when when I got married and there were a crap ton of yarn balls at the wedding? Ok, well those balls of yarn are still floating around the house and the monkey has a field day when he finds one. He runs in circles through the kitchen and living room until it's a tangled mess that I have to cut apart. But who cares -- he has fun and that makes me happy.

Video - Sofa Dancing

March 22, 2013

This is what happens every time a song comes on during a cartoon. It's kind of amazing -- His dancing has quickly evolved from mere bouncing, to this hilarious arm swinging business.

I wonder if he's learning ridiculous dance moves from watching his cousins play on the Wii??

Video - Dancing

March 17, 2013

Apparently the Monkey likes to dance now, but only for a few moments. Once he realizes that we're watching, he stops and runs away. I was lucky to catch these few awesome moments.

Video - Boxes Are Fun

March 4, 2013

Shhhhhhhh

February 1, 2013

This just started the other night with Michael telling Guy to "Shhhhh". Now we get the same noise and scrunched up face every time we say it. It's hilarious and adorable all at the same time.

I'm pretty sure that I love that kid a little bit more every single day.

Like mother like son?

 

 January 27, 2013

 Yeah, he gets it from me

Following in Dad's Footsteps

January 18, 2013

Monkey has taken an interest in wearing his Dad's shoes -- It's pretty adorable.

He finds even more enjoyment in fake falling to the group and making us put the shoes on all over again... over and over and over.