Nutella Love

Who doesn't love nutella? Alex wanted "Papa's Toast" the other day and I spread a little bit of nutella over it. It was heaven! Nutella also makes you feel a bit drunk, as Alex looks in this photo! :)

Wilson's Park, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Waiting for Daddy

Why????

It has happened . . . Alex has begun the "Why Stage"! If Alan or I tell him something, he ponders what we tell him for a moment and then he asks "Why?". So far, we can explain why we have told him something and he accepts it. I am sure it is only a matter of time before he will not accept our explanations and I will be left trying to figure out better explanations. It is scary and rewarding all at the same time when you start to realize that it is only a matter of time before your child is smarter than you are.

More new phrases

Yesterday, Alex hugged me and said "I love you much, Mama!" How could I say no to a child who says such a thing to me. Then, today, he heard his daddy say that something was a piece of crap. He quickly started yelling "Piece of CRAP!" as loud as possible. Ah, the wonders of a 2 year old. We are going to have to be a lot more careful.

Favorite Phrases

Alex's vocabulary has exploded recently! He no longer is satisfied with two word sentences, prefering 4-5 word sentences. I thought I would share some of his current words and phrases

Goodbye, I'll see you next time!
I play soccer, mama!
I go potty!
Watch this, watch this, watch this!
Let's play trains, daddy!
I want to go outside!
I color with Juan!
I give Maynard (or Remy, or Ballard) a snack, Papa!
I zerbert you!
Wear this hat, Papa!
I play the jukebox! (saying jukabox)
Yesssss!!
The "s" says sssssssss!
I play the drums!
Smell, smell
Please!!
I play my harmonica!
Oops or woops! (followed by) Sorry, mama!
Alex did it!!
I take a baaaath!!!!!
Owwwwie! (followed by) Alex ok!
I throw the ball!
I run in a circle, mama!
I kiss baby Anna!!

The hat is still going strong

Alan brought this hat back from Feria three years ago. It has withstood Alan crushing it in luggage from Spain, Alex stepping on it, and me almost losing it. Through all its trials, it has survived and is one of Alex's favorite things!