Dad's Day

We spent the day at Sherman Park. I got some great shots of the park, doesn't even look like the city. I'd bet money that we were in France. Great weather, great company, and a bag chock full of snacks to keep the toddler happy. We had a great time. Brian didn't even get a flat until loading the bike back into the car. I heard the pop and hiss, and thought O gosh the car has a flat tire! So I was thrilled to hear it was the bike tire. Sorry Brian...

Doc says I'm A-OK

Henry had his 18 month doctor visit this week. Lots of relief followed. Doctor isn't worried about speech yet. We're getting there, today we can meow when we see a kitty. YAY! All measurements are comfortably in the middle. A bit stranger anxiety has just started, only with the gym nursery so far though. Blood curdling screams come out of that 26 pound child when we walk past the lobby. Yikes. But he forgets about me once I leave. When I showed up today after the work-out I found him at the play table of rice, guzzling a cup of it. Sick! I scooped him up, he blew kisses to the amazing sitters there and off we went, still waving bye-bye when we'd already left the building.

If we could all just sit down to cook...

We got him this kitchen awhile ago and I knew he was too young for it. Finally he is quite into stirring things around in the pots and putting things in and out of the oven. I just moved his little stool over to the window to so he can watch dogs, cars, and people out on the sidewalk. He'll hang out on that for a good half hour sometimes. His aunt Kate made the stool for him. Thanks Kate!! She's really a white water rafting guide, she moonlights as an artist.
While dad was racing in WI, Henry and I had a fun day. He thinks its so cool to cover his head with a blanket and walk around. Its all fun and games until he runs into something that makes him fall. His 18 month check up is this week and I have a load of questions for the doctor. Hope she's ready for me!

Memorial Weekend

What a nice warm weather weekend in the city. Henry kicked it around the forest preserve on daddy's back, but also loved the taste of freedom running around the park. He wasn't so sure at first about the backpack, but quickly got used to it. We enjoyed spending time with Aunt Amanda's family Memorial Day and then headed to our friend's on our street for a bbq and Game 2 of the Stanley Cup. Go Red Wings!!

You are my sunshine

Time and benedryl have worked wonders. One week later only a few red spots remain. Henry's old self is definitely back and I do think those steroids had some lasting effects. This week he has to climb on everything, the sofa, the arm chair, and kitchen chairs. Albeit he is getting older and stronger I know. But after spending an entire day saying no to his standing on the furniture attempts, I've caved and realize I'm to pick my battles and that is what kids do, is stand on things. Yes they'll fall off twice or 10 times a day but that is life, that is cause and effect, and that is picking yourself up dusting your knees and holding your head higher than it was before.

Here's a few photos from the park this weekend.

Medical Mystery Mother's Day

Its been an eventful few days. Didn't think I'd spend the last few hours of my 2nd Mother's Day in the E.R. with Henry but hey this one will definitely be one to remember. Unfortunately there is no cure for this other than to never give him penicillin again. So at least we all can come away from this with an answer. But jeez the doctors weren't quite sure. A bug bite? A virus? Penicillin allergy? Brian says medicine is often like car mechanics. Well on the bright side it won't take much for next year's Mother's Day to be better than this one. Oh and I just have to say Brian drove the mini-van so fast to that E.R.!! Dale Jr. would have been so proud.

Mom's New Bike and Henry's New Bike Seat

Henry totally loved his first bike ride today. Took a short spin around the neighborhood.