Thursday at the zoo with Grandpa Bill

Today I went to the zoo with Grandpa Bill and Mom. I wasn't too sure about petting the goats, but I loved playing with my stroller. I also got to see a real live owl up close. Perfect chance to use my favorite word!
Thanks for coming out to the zoo with us Grandpa and thanks for taking the pictures :)

In the moment (Laura's post)

I am rarely "in the moment" in fact, I am a very scattered, doing 12 things at once, non focused person. Today, Joshua and I had a busy morning. He is still cranky from his teeth (I think it is his teeth, but I could be wrong), and his schedule was topsy turvy. Also, I had to go out to the burbs to pick up a Craigslist find (Yay cheap used stuff!).
Anyway, after our crazy morning, Rox called to see if I wanted to go to the zoo. I did, but Joshua was not cooperating, so I let him sleep instead of trying to make him do what I wanted. After he woke up from his nap, we just hung out at home, playing in the living room. I didn't mind that he was making a mess, I didn't worry about how I was going to get the laundry done, or anything else. We just played together, and it was perfect.
Now I gotta go clean up the mess...at least I spent a little time today enjoying my son.

Thursday Fun with Grammy Barb at the Nature Musuem

Grammy Barb, Mom, and I went to the Nature Museum on Thursday. Grammy is still in a sling from her shoulder operation, but was able to keep me from crawling off the bench in the butterfuly enclosure so mom could snap a picture. Not only did we explore the butterfly area, but hung out in the kids area. I had a great time playing. Thanks for coming out Grammy, get well soon!

Butterflies!

What is under here?

Scenes from a Chicago street

Here we are earlier this week, enjoying the beautiful fall weather. You can really see Mama's freckles in the second photo. I also look puzzled about something, maybe wondering what Dad was doing with the camera.

Being a (not quite) toddler

We had a fun long weekend of partying outside, hanging out, and relaxing. I have been a little fussy at times given that I am getting my molars. Ouch!! Mom and Dad like the fact that it is making me a bit more cuddly than usual and less squirmy, especially right after naps.

I also mastered a new trick over the weekend. Climbing up the slide at the park all the way to the top. I practiced as much as I could and let Dad be the spotter while mom waited at the top of the slide. It was super fun! No pictures to post, but mom will try to take more soon.