Saturday Morning

I love Saturday mornings. There is no rush, no agenda, just getting up and having some time with my boy(s); meaning Trenton, Kelso and Tiger. While the lazy Saturday mornings of sleeping until I wake are gone, they have been replaced with adventures of Trenton. This morning he requested his second all-time favorite meal of oatmeal. The kid can eat oatmeal like none other (literally as much as I can stomach!). First off I must admit I give him instant oatmeal, but I have all sorts of justification for this. One, he eats organic instant oatmeal, and two, he only gets half a pack of the "flavored" kind mixed in with half a pack of Oats & Flax instant oatmeal. And, last but not least, I feel that I'm instilling a healthy option for adulthood that may be something he will actually prepare for himself. Yes, I know why am I justifying to myself...bat at least it makes me feel better about not making it from scratch.

So on this lovely Saturday morning, which I am still thoroughly enjoying, Trenton requested oatmeal with "ray-rays" (code for raisins). So I prepared a bowl of oatmeal with raisins for Trenton and a bowl of oatmeal without raisins for myself. Trenton began his adventure in eating. I must say I was so disappointed my camera was upstairs. He insisted on taking bigger bites than I myself would take, okay...even bigger bites than most grown men would take. They were huge bites. His spoon was so full he had to strain to get his mouth open wide enough. Then upon failing to get the whole bit in his mouth he would cry out in objection to the spillage on his lap, hand and mouth. He handed me his napkin and with a mouth filled to the max asked me, in some sort of gibberish, to clean him up. This proceeded through the whole bowl of oatmeal. I tried to show him smaller bits, but much like his parents, he decided he knew best.

I love Saturday mornings. Then to make my day even better, I went to the cupboard to get my cup for coffee and to my happiness my favoritest (I know it is not a real word, but I'm using it anyway) of 3 favorite mugs was waiting for me.

Saturday mornings!

Helicopter!

Trenton was lucky enough to get to go tour the Helicopter. He said "Cool" and "Helicopter" over and over; he was pretty amazed. Trenton was thanking his Nanny for arranging it all!

He was afraid at first. I think it was the size of the helicopter compared to what he sees in the sky and plays with at home. But after a little encouragement he decided it was okay to touch it. But going inside the helicopter was another story. First nanny got in, then daddy got in, but no way was Trenton going to set one limb inside that strange machine. Finally, after mommy got in, Trenton decided it wasn't so scary. Once he was in he was all about jumping out the side into anyone and every ones arms. I was laughing...he was so afraid to go in, but had no fear about jumping out. Here are a few pictures of our adventure.

P.S. I must admit...it was pretty "cool"! I have never seen the inside of a helicopter.

New Hair

So, a blog about me and my hair (I know...deep). I've decided that June of 2008- June of 2009 is all about hair. I have changed my hair more times in this span of time than in any other time of my life. Hmm... I just realized this. This realization causes me to ponder what really is going on (maybe I'm just finally cutting loose). The newest hair cut was inspired by a friend saying I looked older. This is not the thing to say to me people, really. I have age issues. I am trying to embrace wisdom, but this age thing just keeps sneaking up on me. Well, I promptly decided I needed bangs after being called old. I have not had bangs since I was in elementary school. So in my subconscious I concluded that elementary school equaled youth, or something like that. Alright, there you have it. My reason for getting bangs. Please don't laugh. :) Here is a picture of the new cut (for those of you who love my curly hair, don't worry, it is still curly)! :)

Party Time!

Here are some pictures of Trenton's 2nd Birthday Party! Yes...it was Elmo themed. I even made an Elmo cake. Scary I know. The kid's all enjoyed Trenton's new kid sized table.

And what would a birthday party be without singing! Enjoy!

Birthday Fun

Trenton is two! What fun he had. We celebrated on his real birthday, on Monday, and had a little party for him on Saturday. He even helped decorate his cupcakes on his real birthday (with Megan's help). It was fun! Trenton loved blowing out the candle, eating cake and opening presents! When I asked him if he was ready to open his presents he said "Oh yeah!". It was pretty cute. He only plays with his new toys and is so thankful for all the birthday wishes!

Fall Pics

I had my friend Amanda take some pictures of Trenton in the fall. We finally connected (it is so hard living so far away!) and here they are! We went to Shevlin Park and Trenton ran, ran, ran. He wouldn't sit still for anything. After I looked at them I was amazed at how much he has grown since the fall. His face is so much more "little boy" and less baby! I'll be posting birthday pictures later!