Time Out Mommy!

Tonight Dylan was playing on the computer when he really wasn't supposed to be. I came over to him and tried to redirect his attention to dancing with me, which he normally enjoys. Well that didn't go over as smoothly as I'd hoped. He got quite angry with me and started telling me "no". Then he began pointing his little finger at me while ranting in his gibberish. The next thing I knew he took me by the hand and led me toward the hallway. When we got to the wall he directed me to sit. Apparently mommy was on TIME OUT!!

Leaving on a Jet Plane

My parents visited this past week to celebrate La Befana. Dylan was absolutely thrilled to see his Nonni and Papa and enjoyed every moment shared with them. On Tuesday they returned home to California. When they left Cliff told Dylan that they had to get on a plane to go bye-bye. For the rest of the day every time Dylan saw a plane fly by he looked up, waved, and said "Bye-bye Nonni, bye-bye Papa".

I Didn't Do It

I have worked with kids for six years so I am well aware that it's in a child's nature to avoid blame. But wow does it start early. This morning Dylan was eating his cereal when he decided to crush it into tiny bits by driving his toy car through it. When I told him he needed to clean it up he showed me the toy car in his hand and explained in his 2 year old gibberish that the car had made the mess.

The Power of an M&M

Potty training has gotten a lot easier with my new friends M&M...Dylan went to the potty 3 times today!! He thinks he is getting a great deal...pee pee=1 M&M, poop=2 M&Ms. Seeing that this is his first taste of candy he is thrilled. Bribery most definitely works.

My Little Girl

Dylan isn't the only sweetheart in my life these days...Cecilia is all smiles for mommy!

I Love You

Dylan was given a little magna doodle for Christmas. We were playing on the floor yesterday and I wrote I love you on the board. Then I showed Dylan and told him what it said. A few minutes go by and he says "Mommy" then points to the board that now has scribbles all over it. I asked him what it said and he signed "I love you" to me. He is so precious, he melts my heart.

Thank Goodness for Kleenex

Dylan followed me to the bathroom...I know...it's already setting up for an amusing story. Toddler and a potty. Anyways, after sitting down I realized there wasn't any toilet paper. I voiced my concern with an "Uh Oh" while looking at the empty roll. As though he knew the predicament I was in he laughed. I then said to him "Dylan can you help mommy? Pass me the box of kleenex", pointing to the bedside table behind him. He responded in an enthusiastic voice "Oh Otay" (meaning okay) but then he ran out the door, past the bedside table, and out of sight. A few moments went by and I sat waiting reluctantly. Finally Dylan came in to view. Reaching out his hand to me sporting a very proud grin he handed me a single kleenex!! You gotta love 3-ply facial tissues. Crisis averted.