HOT SUMMER DAYS!

Trying to stay hydrated

This Saturday was ridiculously hot! And what do smart people from Livermore do to escape the over 100 degree temperatures? They go to San Jose! In truth, we did think about going to the coast, however, we assumed everyone else was going, and well....we got a late start to the day.

He sees the tasty treat!

The weather was so hot, we decided to treat our big guy to some ice cream. Now if Mama bought the ice cream, it would be a small kid's cone with vanilla ice cream. Since Daddy bought the cone, it was a triple scoop of chocolate sinfulness in a waffle cone dipped in chocolate! Just what you want to see walk out the door when its 100 degrees outside. In any case, Scrumpy and Daddy enjoyed getting their faces all "chocolatized".

Parents of the Year!

We had the tv on the other day and Wheel of Fortune was on. Scrumpy started reciting the letters after the contestants guessed. He also began to identify letters of the puzzle. For a minute or so, I thought...wow maybe he could learn his alphabet this way....

Going to the dentist

Did you know that they would like children to have their first dental appointment at one year? Good thing we were only 12 months late! We took Scrumpy to his first dental appointment on Friday. Considering that he HATES opening his mouth for the pediatrician, we had a feeling that this was going to be a challenge. Thank goodness it was planned while Patrick was still on paternity leave!!!



The Calm Before the Storm

I do wonder why they make little ones come in. The actual appointment was maybe 15 minutes long. They attempted to take a photo of his face and then they check "counted" his teeth. He wasn't too fond of that. I forgot why Becca used to call him a "monkey" until we tried to lay him down so she could look at his mouth. He wrapped his arms and legs around me like a vice!!! For the most part, once he realized this was a no win situation for him, he let her examine his mouth. He was still unhappy, but allowed it.


Expressing his Discontent

Thank goodness his teeth were in really good shape! We were applauded for elminating the bottle early (even though it was more Scrumpy choosing to give up the bottle vs. us forcing the issue) and for no pacifiers (once again a Scrumpy choice). He has no weakening of the enamel so they gave us a sticker and told us to see them next year.

As a treat for being such a good boy, Daddy wanted to take him to MacDonald's. There was this huge play apparatus that was even too complicated for him to maneuver until Daddy participated. At least we know the play apparatus is structurally sound. Daddy made lots of little friends in the play thing, fielding an on site tag game and introducing Scrumpy to the cougars that abounded.


At the Top of the Playground- Thank Goodness he's not Claustrophobic


Hello Down There!

I was on Possum patrol...and let's be honest, what were the odds I was climbing in there??

On Safari

Last week, family from Chicago came in as a surprise to Gramma. Scrumpy got to spend a lot of quality time with some aunts, uncles, lolos and lolas. It was sheer madness. One of the special treats they got to do was go on safari. Yes, I did say safari. Safari West in Santa Rosa provides tours as if you were actually roaming through Africa (sort of). I was unable to attend, but Patrick said Scrumpy had an amazing time. He was pointing at all the animals and was not the least bit frightened of the rough and tumble ride of the jeep....figures. I think we have a budding explorer!

Walk Like a Man

It's wrong to post, however, Scrumpy's fascination with shoes has gone to an all new high, or low, depending on your point of view.

I'm Two!

It is hard to believe that Scrumpy is two years olds! My how time really does fly! Due to....well...the impending due date of baby brother, this year's birthday party was a low key. We went to Gramma's house, had his favorite foods (pizza, chicken tenders, dogs, and cupcakes) and intended to open up presents. Unfortunately, he found Auntie Michelle's gift early and had no desire to open any of his presents after that. Auntie Michelle got him a Harley Big Wheel and in no time he was zooming all over the place! Inside and outside...everywhere! So as the days go by we will open a present here and there.

He hasn't really figured out what birthdays are as evidenced by not knowing to blow candles or get excited by the songs, but all in all it was a good day!