Play Nice

Here are a few pictures from the last week. Patrick had a playdate with his friend Emily, who was visiting all the way from Maryland. Emily's parents are old friends (back to elementary school!). Patrick wasn't too interested in posing for pictures.



Patrick also had another playdate with his cousin Audrey.





Patrick hated wearing hats all summer (which was too bad because I love matching hats!). Now he will wear the hat but he wants to pull it way down over his eyes and walk around until he runs into something. He thinks this is hilarious. I disagree. Especially when he walks into the corner of the dining room table :(

Happy New Year

It's hard to believe it is 2006 already and that Patrick is almost 21 months (which, as I have mentioned before, is dangerously close to 2). Tom was off of work all last week and we had grand plans for lots of fun adventures but the crummy weather and the need to run errands killed those plans. Patrick enjoyed playing with all of his new toys this week, and visiting both sets of grandparents and his cousin Audrey. Next week we'll get back into the swing of things with playdates, breakfast out with our friends and one-on-one mommy time. I have lots of pictures from the last week, I'll try to add those tomorrow.

Music Man

Patrick has teken a keen interest in Tom's musical instruments. Tom couldn't be any happier. Patrick tries to play everything from the bass to banjo to trumpet. He hasn't tried out the tuba or trombone yet. Yesterday he was dangerously close to getting a sound out of the trumpet. I think I will invest in some ear plugs.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Patrick had a very eventful night last night. He was up from about 11 pm until 1 am throwing up. We're not sure what happened, the only possible culprit we could think of was the milk we picked up at 7-11 on the way home last night. After he threw up 10 or 12 times Patrick was able to go back to sleep for the rest of the night. He woke up this morning in good spirits and was pleased to see that Santa brought him a shopping cart which he happily pushed around the house this morning. My poor walls don't ever get a break! Patrick seemed pretty bored by the wrapped presents, once we unwrapped them he was happy to see new toys but he never really got into the ribbons and paper.





Tom's mom gave Patrick a cute little vest she hand knit. Tom had one just like it when he was 2 :)



Patrick loved the new ride on bike he got from his grandma and grandpa.



He also loved the Weeble Wobble Treehouse he got from Chuck and Dee. All of Patrick's older cousins seemed interested as well!



My Mom and Michael gave Patrick a ride on firetruck with a bell and flashing light!



But his favorite toy was probably the set of wooden cutting food. The pieces stick together with velcro and it makes a nice crunch when you cut through. Patrick thought it was hilarious to cut the food and laughed and laughed.



So it was a very long day involving 3 houses and a nap for all 3 of us. Patrick seems to be feeling better, and is snug asleep in his bed.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

On Christmas Eve

The whirlwind 2 days of Christmas has begun. Poor Patrick is already overwhelmed by it but he did get to open some cool toys including a Mega Blocks farm that he thinks is VERY cool. Pictures to follow later :)

Cousins

Patrick got to meet his cousin Audrey today for the first time! Tom took him over to his mom's house this morning to see his Auntie Lisa and cousin Audrey who were visiting from South Carolina (Uncle Scott is on a research cruise). Apparently Patrick mostly told Audrey "no" and stole anything she touched (but he did say "thank you" when he stole it).

Step Into Christmas

Christmas is just a week away and we still have lots of shopping to do! Today we had an open house so everyone could see the remodel. Patrick didn't nap this afternoon but still did well. Patrick made sure to greet his guests as they arrived...


There was a lot of hugging going on...


Sara took this nice picture...


Yesterday Patrick tried on the wooden shoes Auntie Cheryl gave him when he was born. He loooved wearing them, stomping around on the hardwood floor and trying to jump in them (that part didn't work too well).



Patrick is a picky eater (just like mommy, whoops) and is currently on a yogurt kick. He loves to feed himself but creates quite the mess. Here he is last week in the middle of lunch. This was before it got really messy.

One Year Later

Happy one year anniversary to this blog!

Patrick turned 20 months old last week which sounds a little too close to 2 if you ask me. He's talking a lot an starting to string together words. Today on the freeway he said "Wow, big truck!". And it was a big truck! I'll try to post pictures this weekend, I feel so behind!

O Christmas Tree

Another busy weekend! On Sunday Cousin Danielle had her annual gingerbread house party. I figure next year Patrick will be old enough to make his own house an may not appreciate his mother's decorating tastes!





We also got our Christmas tree. We decided to do the grocery store special this year and got our tree at Nob Hill for $32.99. It looks nice but wasn't as fresh as the $100 trees down the street. I hope it doesn't dry out before Christmas. Thankfully Patrick doesn't seem too interested in the tree. I hope that continues.

Meltdown

Things Patrick has had meltdowns over this morning (keep in mind it is only a little past 10 am)...

• I didn't pour his milk fast enough for him
• I wouldn't let him stick toys in the VCR
• I wouldn't let him play with a tube of lip balm
• I wouldn't let him play with a tube of diaper ointment
• I wouldn't let him stand on his little table
• I put a sweater on him

I am such a mean mom, huh?