Mr. Tater Head

Mr. Tater Head (as Corbin calls him) got to wear sunglasses today.  (I tried to explain, repeatedly, that those were just glasses, but Corbin was not having it.  These were Mr. Tater Head’s sunglasses.  Ok, that’s fine.  One day you might learn the difference...one day).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then Mr. Tater Head’s mustache (or “mushroom” as Corbin calls it) had to be attached to the crane.  Of course, don’t we all know that a mustache of that magnitude is quite heavy and that it must be moved by crane?

Yup, it’s been a busy afternoon here with Mr. Tater Head his sunglasses and mushrooms…:)

Today I…

Today I sewed a button on.  I know it’s not earth shattering and for most people this would be no great feat.

For me, it was ground breaking.  I don’t sew…not even a button.  I’ve done it maybe once in my life.  Call me lucky, I just don’t have buttons fall off much.

So, this morning when a crucial button was missing on one of my favorite shirts I knew the day had come: to ask Chris if he knew how to sew a button.  And wouldn’t you know it, he didn’t.  But he gave me some advice to go onto YouTube and look for a tutorial. 

Well, I was like a man asking for directions when it came to this button.  I was NOT going to YouTube to figure out how to sew on a button…pathetic.  (Although I think being over 30 and not knowing how to sew a button probably already pushes the pathetic line) But, anyway, I had some pride and I just wanted to do it myself.

I began by trying to do this procedure on my couch standing up with no light.  Umm, all mistakes.  After many minutes of unsuccessfully finding the button hole (yes I can thread a needle easily.  Thanks to my mom’s efforts of trying to get me to love cross stitch…umm no thanks!)  I finally switched my approach.  I turned on every available light, sat down, and worked at the kitchen table. 

More success followed and I’m proud to announce that after X amount of minutes (I still have some dignity…I will not disclose the time it took) I successful had sewed on my button!  I instantly messaged my triumph to Chris who was not as equally excited, but still proud of my domestic achievement I’m sure;)

My day continued with another milestone.  Corbin asked to use the big potty instead of the potty chair.  Hooray!  Of course I can accommodate that request. 

So I set him up there and pee came flying out onto me and the floor.  Oh no!! I’m a girl, I forget, I don’t think about what happens when boys pee sitting down.  His little potty chair has a splash guard so this never happens!

I had not put him far enough back and Corbin was horrified at the mess he made.  I told him it was my fault (because it was) and he was SO relieved.  He kept saying “that was Mommy’s fault” as I cleaned up the mess.  I hope I haven’t scarred the big potty experience for life!! 

Finally, to end the day we went to the park. I always take his potty chair because I’m tired of racing back to the house. It’s inevitable that he has to potty while we are there. 

As usual he had to potty while playing, so he went.  But of course he had to up the ante and go pee and poo…super!  This has never happened, so what to do.  We were almost done playing anyway, so I decided to just pack him, the potty (with the poo), and the basket of toys back in the wagon and go home.

I couldn’t carry the potty and pull the wagon so I placed it securely on top of the basket.  Only problem with that is the contents were proudly on display but I figured it was a short walk home who would be out to see?

Old people, that’s who.  Old people who like to putter in their yard.  Old people who want to stop and talk and then get closer to see your son.  Yes, those old people got a glimpse of the soiled potty chair in all its glory.  They were polite and didn’t say anything about it, I was mortified and tried to act nonchalant, and then we all went on our way trying to put the potty chair contents behind us.

I’m not even sure what to think about my day.

Wordless Wednesday

Working Hard

Corbin loves a tool puzzle book he got for his birthday.  He often pretends to be working with his tools. 

At first I had to show him how to use each tool.  Which is a tad bit scary because I don’t use tools.  But luckily, most of them are pretty basic so I think I did ok in showing him the fundamentals.

 

“Mom…mom…painting the carpet is ok, right?”

 

“Squeaky floors? Don’t worry, I can fix it!”

 

“What?  I’m supposed to be holding the handle not the blade?  Umm, no I think I’m doing this right.”

Wordless Wednesday–Faces

It’s official

I have looked back on my blog searching for posts about certain milestones and trying to find general information about Corbin’s vocabulary, activities, abilities in his first two years of life.  Ooops!  Many of these somehow didn’t find a way into the blog.  I didn’t really keep a baby book for him either, so nothing is recorded there.  Another oops! 

Anyone see mother of the year award coming my way soon? ;) 

I have a hard time deciding what to blog about because it often feels so inconsequential, mundane, and normal at the time.  But then when a few years have passed and I’m trying to remember what Corbin was saying at 15 months, what his first words were, or what he was interested in then it seems more important.  So I’m seeing that at the time such information may not be important, but in the future I might like to have it.

In keeping with my new insight that even if I think something is not very important but I feel even the slightest hint that I should blog about it, then I should blog it. 

Sorry Corbin, Momma was slow on the get go and I don’t have many details on your first two years of life.  But we do know that you talk, walk, and NOW OFFICIALLY you are FULLY potty trained!

Corbin has been accident free for a few weeks and I feel confident that I can announce he can do everything (pee and poop) on the potty!!  Praise Jesus!

However, as soon as I typed that last paragraph I am feeling afraid that I have just jinxed this new found skill….I’m sure he’ll be fine:)

So, loooong post short….Corbin is going on the potty. 

First words, singing the ABCs, counting, recognizing and naming shapes….nope none of those milestones made it on the blog, but potty training: got it!  I’m sure Corbin will be thrilled to know all about this in the future:)

Flashback Friday

Brent, April, and Collin came down for a visit last weekend.  While the girls went shopping the boys stayed home.  Here’s Uncle Brent with Corbin and Collin.

A similar situation played out last year, May 2011.  What do you think, has a year changed them?

That Works

Corbin has become his own personal planner.  He will often outline a series of events that will happen and before any confirmation is given from any adult he says “that works!”.  Umm, really? Because sometimes everything on the plan does NOT work for me:)

For example Corbin might say:

Corbin: “Let’s play trains, then watch tv, and go play outside…that works!”

Me: “Let’s play trains and then take a nap…now THAT works.”

Or Corbin might say…

Corbin: “First take a bath, then read books, then play, then go to bed…that works!”

Me: “Try another plan.”

But sometimes he does have a plan that works perfectly and we can all jump aboard and say “that works!”.

I have to give him credit for his authoritative, take charge attitude in creating a plan.  This is one momma who likes a plan…just not always Corbin’s plans:)

4th of July

We had a laid back 4th with a barbeque, fireworks, and friends.  It was Corbin’s first experience with smoke bombs, poppers, and sparklers.  He seemed to enjoy them all! 

Pie Dough Play

I had an extra pie crust in the fridge and decided to pull it out along with some cookie cutters for Corbin to play with.

He had a great time playing with the dough.

And experiencing all that cookie cutters could do.  They were a cooking tool, a bracelet, glasses, a hat, and a tower  Who knew cookie cutters were such a versatile tool!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He also came up with a great idea that I had not planned on, but loved.  (Of course I had put the camera away so I could not capture his brilliance;)  Corbin laid out his pie dough shapes and then matched them up with the cookie cutter.  Great idea! 

This was a fun and easy activity to do inside while the temperatures outside are soaring!