Solid Evidence

Oliver is sort of a disagreeable little fellow lately, and sometimes, in the middle of a full day of tantrums, constant whining, and his selective listening, it's hard to remember why I like him.

Admitting this to you is a big deal because I have felt a lot of guilt about it lately.

Thankfully, at least once a day, he provides solid evidence to the argument that, though his little mind is somewhat addled by recent big events in our lives, my best friend Ollie is still in there somewhere...

Guard Dragons

I love the way the big trucks are friends with all of the toys. 

They seem to be able to integrate themselves into any game with any toy. They play with blocks, bugs, potato heads, and so on, and so forth. 

My favorite combination so far has been the big trucks and the two headed dragon. They are a perfect fit.

Families: Original Art by Ollivander

I Wish Carter's Made Clothes for Grownups

Today was a swell day.

I was on time for both dropping off AND picking up Oliver from his preschool group.

I had a free five dollars to spend at Kohl's! No strings attached. I spent it on Alice, as usual.

I finally got to the store to pick up new mascara...I've been mascara-less for DAYS which has truly been a tragedy because I'm in LOVE with my eyelashes. Also, I'm vain. 

I'm so vain I think ALL the songs are about me.

I got to spend the rest of the afternoon watching The West Wing.

And Alice was wearing my current favorite outfit. A llama shirt with bright red corduroy pants.

I don't know about you, but I'd sure love a llama shirt like this one! However, I'm not certain that I could pull off the red pants.

Holy Moly! My baby is adorable! 

I'll be happy when she has some hair on the top of her beautiful little head to deflect that glare that seems to be in every picture I take of her... Again with the vanity!

Homonym

"Mom!"

he called out while running into my room.

"Did you know that there are three sorts of stuff called P?

There's...bathroom Pee

There's...the letter P

And there's food called Pea. It's green!

Did you know that, Mom?"

The Moses Twins

Alice and Mingochicken spend an awful lot of time together at Oliver's insistence. 

Mingochicken always seemed so inanimate, but since Alice arrived, Mingochicken has really come to life.

She needs blankets, diaper changes, and bottles on a regular basis (Oliver tried nursing her, but he realized quickly that he doesn't have "Chests" so, bottles it is!). She doesn't need a crib though. Oliver has decided to cosleep.

Mingochicken used to cry, but there is currently a strict No Crying rule in our home. Alice is really struggling with that one. (BABIES! What can you do?) 

Miss Alice and Miss Mingochicken get their diapers changed (Mingochicken's diapers are invisible.

Mingochicken is Oliver's pride and joy.