Yoda joined Luke and Darth for Halloween insanity on Park Street in Kennebunk. Patrick quickly learned to hold out his pumpkin for a treat, but he said "trick-or-treat" only to Mama...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
22 Months
Patrick's language skills continue to grow. He constantly amazes us with words we didn't know he knew. "Octopus," "violin," "matches," "hippopotamus." He creates a running narration of his day -- "run," "kick," "kiss," "push," "open," "hug." He's starting to use adjectives with almost every noun, usually big/small or colors. "Big am-blance," "small am-blance," "loud train," "big rock," "red truck," "yellow bus."
His first color was orange ("or-nange pum-kin"), but he knows most of the rest now and loves to point them out in everything he sees. He still confuses purple with pink.
Patrick has counted to ten on his own several times, but only when he doesn't think we're listening. When asked to count, he'll just laugh. Michael still thinks Robin's making it up...
Our picky eater still loves bread, cheese, and fruit. Still won't touch vegetables or most meat. Asks for "mama's coo-kies" (pumpkin raisin oatmeal), "big cheese" (slices, not cut up), "open" milk (without the sippy lid), and "mama moo" (yogurt).
His favorite activity these days is helping Daddy "cook" in the kitchen. He'll pull over a stool, climb "up high," and ask for a bowl and spoon. He has fun with the toy kitchen and play food we found on Craigslist, but prefers the real thing. He'll be making breakfast for Mama in no time!
He also loves to play with trains, especially since Grampy and Bubbie's visit. The Thomas books are some of his favorites.
Patrick still watches Sesame Street from time to time, but Signing Time is back to being his favorite. Most mornings, he'll request either the "farm" or "choo-choo train" (zoo) episode so he can see all of the animals. He enjoys making the appropriate noises.
He also loves to sit on Mama's lap and look at "pic-purs" on the computer. He breaks into a big grin when he sees family members appear on the screen. "Bar-bra" was the first name he used consistently, but he's mastered all of the grandparents' and cousins' names by now. He still has some trouble with the other aunts and uncles, but that will come as he spends more time with them.
"Pap-ick's bab-ik" (Patrick's blankie) continues to be the favorite at bedtime. It's the green alien blanket that Auntie Tamara made. He still sleeps from 8-8:30 to 7:30-8:00 (or 6:30 or 9:00). He also still takes a long afternoon nap from 12:30ish to 3:30ish. He's very slow to wake up, making it difficult to get out of the house in the morning!
Once out of the house, he enjoys school, music class, toddler hikes, storytime at the library, or just trips to the store...
His first color was orange ("or-nange pum-kin"), but he knows most of the rest now and loves to point them out in everything he sees. He still confuses purple with pink.
Patrick has counted to ten on his own several times, but only when he doesn't think we're listening. When asked to count, he'll just laugh. Michael still thinks Robin's making it up...
Our picky eater still loves bread, cheese, and fruit. Still won't touch vegetables or most meat. Asks for "mama's coo-kies" (pumpkin raisin oatmeal), "big cheese" (slices, not cut up), "open" milk (without the sippy lid), and "mama moo" (yogurt).
His favorite activity these days is helping Daddy "cook" in the kitchen. He'll pull over a stool, climb "up high," and ask for a bowl and spoon. He has fun with the toy kitchen and play food we found on Craigslist, but prefers the real thing. He'll be making breakfast for Mama in no time!
He also loves to play with trains, especially since Grampy and Bubbie's visit. The Thomas books are some of his favorites.
Patrick still watches Sesame Street from time to time, but Signing Time is back to being his favorite. Most mornings, he'll request either the "farm" or "choo-choo train" (zoo) episode so he can see all of the animals. He enjoys making the appropriate noises.
He also loves to sit on Mama's lap and look at "pic-purs" on the computer. He breaks into a big grin when he sees family members appear on the screen. "Bar-bra" was the first name he used consistently, but he's mastered all of the grandparents' and cousins' names by now. He still has some trouble with the other aunts and uncles, but that will come as he spends more time with them.
"Pap-ick's bab-ik" (Patrick's blankie) continues to be the favorite at bedtime. It's the green alien blanket that Auntie Tamara made. He still sleeps from 8-8:30 to 7:30-8:00 (or 6:30 or 9:00). He also still takes a long afternoon nap from 12:30ish to 3:30ish. He's very slow to wake up, making it difficult to get out of the house in the morning!
Once out of the house, he enjoys school, music class, toddler hikes, storytime at the library, or just trips to the store...
Monday, October 20, 2008
Patrick's First School Picture
School pictures were taken on a Monday, a day he doesn't usually go in. In hindsight, it would have been better to drop Patrick off for the photo shoot. Because Mommy and Daddy were there, he was distracted and would not cooperate. He was all smiles as soon as we left...
Patrick loves his teachers Kristen, Cassie, and Alicia. The friends he mentions most often are Maya (in butterfly jumper) and Gretchen (in pink).
Patrick loves his teachers Kristen, Cassie, and Alicia. The friends he mentions most often are Maya (in butterfly jumper) and Gretchen (in pink).
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Article in the Times Union
Dr. Michael Dailey, Regional EMS Medical Director, holds a traditional syringe at the Watervliet Fire Department in Watervliet Thursday, Oct. 16. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union)
Read the article here: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=730308
Down on the Farm
With Grampy and Bubbie visiting from Virginia, we spent a fun, chilly morning at Indian Ladder Farms. We sampled apples and cider, pointed out tractors and school buses, and visited all of the animals.
Choo-Choos with Grampy
Patrick didn't know what to think when two trains went whizzing by, but they clearly made an impression. Just before bed, he was talking about "two choo-choo trains; loud choo-choo trains"...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Oh Boy!
Patrick has been enjoying daycare more and more, but had still been reluctant to arrive. Until today. When we pulled into the parking lot, he exclaimed, "School! Oh boy!" So glad to see such a turnaround...
Monday, October 13, 2008
Pumpkin Picking
We spent a fun afternoon at Stanton's Farm with Chuck, Amy, and Annie. We ran through a hay maze, took a hayride to the pumpkin patch, meandered through the corn maze, slid down the straw slide, and enjoyed apple cider donuts...
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Buzzy's Birthday
Patrick's friend Buzzy turned two, and celebrated with a party at an apple orchard on a beautiful but chilly fall day. Patrick didn't want to ride the pony or pat the goat, but he enjoyed the chickens, apples, and pumpkins...
Race for the Cure
Robin accomplished her goal of running the entire 5K without stopping, with a time of 28:14. First road race since Pittsburgh...
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