Writer's Block...

Right before these were taken, Bear Cub had ruffled his hair up with his hands and wanted to show me his "hair do." Pretty funny... :)

Well, I just don't have a lot to write about today! We had a nice week - did some swimming and went to gymnastics on Thursday afternoon. Bear Cub had fun again and was able to better sit during the circle time and stretching. I guess I have a bit of writer's block...or just not a lot to report on, so I'll leave you with a couple of really cute pictures from last night's bath. Hopefully I'll be inspired soon with an idea for another post.... or maybe all you really want are the pictures anyway? :) Have a wonderful weekend!

How cute is THIS??

In today's mail was a new book for Bear Cub from Grandma & Grandpa (Thank you!!) and also enclosed was an article from November 1982 titled, "Tumbling Tots." And there, doing what looks like a chin-up on a bar in gymnastics class, is 5-year-old Daddy Bear! It about brought tears to my eyes to see the similarities between our little Bear Cub and him. Now this is serious motivation for me to bring our camera to gymnastics class so we can get a photo of BC in the same position as Daddy! I LOVED IT! Thought it was just too cute not to share...

Thanks to my mom-in-law for sharing this awesome little piece of history.

Like father, like son...in so many ways it's unbelievable!

Potty talk!

And no, not in a bad way! I just had to report that Bear Cub went on the potty tonight! Woo-hoo! This is actually the second time in the past 2 weeks that we've had success! We are so proud and BC is too. He earned his "special treat" --- 5 M & Ms --- and you've never seen candy get gobbled up so quickly before. WOW! So now we have to work on him telling us when he has to go --- these 2 times were just from sitting...and waiting...and sitting some more.
But, hey -- it's great start! :)

I'll post again soon with some pictures. Have a wonderful rest of the week!

"Be patient"

What a big smile for the camera! I hope his permanent teeth will be as beautiful as his baby teeth are!

Bear Cub was playing with his teddy bears on Friday afternoon and wanting to rock them in the rocking chair. He then decided to read them a book...it was precious! He chose a book that we've read MANY times together and I was amazed to hear him almost repeating the words exactly as they are written! This little Bear Cub really listens when we read to him!

When the camera came out, he ran to the table and said, "Hold table...say cheese!" So...he's getting the hang of this whole "camera" thing, that's for sure!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! Ours was fairly uneventful, with just the usual errands that needed to be run and things to get done around the house. We went to Wal-Mart today for a few things and Bear Cub was getting very tired and VERY antsy. He kept saying, "Ready go home!" And this pretty much started when we first entered the store...

So, with all of his wiggliness and complaining, we told him to be patient and that we were almost done. Yeah, I know...telling a 2-year-old to be patient just doesn't seem too logical, but we were trying to rationalize with him. Really, it was a quick trip! :)


I thought it was pretty cute and funny tonight as I was putting him to bed when he sat up and looked at me and said, clear as day, "Be patient at Wal-wal."


So...maybe our message made an impression??
I guess we won't find out until our next shopping adventure...


Have a great week ahead! I'll post again once I get some new pictures uploaded!

Does Labor Day's passing mean the end of summer?

In the words of Bear Cub...."NAH!!"


Not here in Florida, that's is anyway! It's still sunny and HOT, so we've been up to our usual summer activities. Swimming, being sure to take our daily walks BEFORE 10 a.m., and playing inside where it's cool.


Yesterday Bear Cub and I started a Mommy & Me gymnastics class. We had done the trial class in the Spring and I knew then that it was going to be a good program. There were only 2 others in the class yesterday -- both girls -- but BC was friendly and said a happy, "Hi!" to them. I believe this class is going to be good for him, as there are times when the kids have to sit and listen, or wait their turn for an activity. Granted, the sitting and waiting is not long at all, but it is still something he needs to practice this next year as preschool looms off in the distance NEXT Fall. He had a hard time sitting during the "circle time" and was way too excited to go bounce on the trampoline. Who can blame him? :) He did really well and had fun exploring the equipment and getting some exercise. MY exercise came from chasing after him and getting him back to where we were supposed to be. I'll continue to update you as our weekly classes go by...


Other than that, I don't have too much new to report. This weekend is going to be a fairly quiet one. No big plans for us -- just some nice family time for the 3 of us. We of course are watching the latest storm nearing the Bahamas...Hurricane Ike. It seems as if we may get some stormy weather mid to late next week. SO....it could be back to fort building and diaper box creations for Bear Cub and me! Have a great weekend!

The poster boy for Pampers...

A little finger painting fun...more on him (as usual!) than on the paper!

Bear Cub's first popsicle experience! He takes VERY cautious licks. With our heat and his slow licking, that popsicle did not last long!

Yup, all done with that...so why not put in on the porch glider seat? :)

Does Labor Day's passing mean the end of summer?

A Fun Day at the Zoo! WE LOVE IT!

Sharing a laugh with Mimi...
Upside down! Actually, the camera was...

He loves the underwater viewings at the zoo!
Having some fun with the marsupials...
Taking a break to check out a VERY interesting boulder in front of him...

On our way out of the zoo, he got to play in the splash area...in full clothing...but he had a blast! It sure looked like fun as we were ALL hot!

On the run...coming back for some more fun in the "watersalls" as he called them...

Woo-hoo!

Konked out in the car...now that's real proof of a FUN day!

Bear Cub and I had a great time at the zoo with his Mimi! It was so nice because it wasn't crowded at all -- thanks to school being back in -- and BC did his best showing Mimi around the zoo. He is CRAZY about the animals and this time really loved the Meerkats and baby Orangutan. It is so fun to watch him explore and learn...we have completely enjoyed these annual passes from Aunt J! :) Enjoy the photos of our day of fun with Mimi Bear!