Bite Me.

Can I just go on record as saying that biting is my very least favorite of all the bad habits of toddlers? I would rather deal with just about anything else than that.

We haven't had a serial biter here in years. The last one was about five years ago and we ended up having to ask him to leave- his father even came to shadow him for the day and try to redirect him so it wouldn't happen. He was sitting IN HIS DADDY'S LAP and still leaned over and bit somebody on the face.

So. O'Malley just bit somebody. And I think he must have done it once last week too when I didn't catch him. And I can't fire him because he's my kid. Right now I want to though. I HATE BITING. I feel awful. Solitary confinement is imminent. A buckle chair on the sad wall. For a long time.

Messy Boys

I know I just talked about Scamp and Simba yesterday- I try to make things even when I can, but this is funny.

They like spaghetti just a little bit:

Mr. Scamp

Scamp's been here going on two weeks now and is settling in nicely. He's about a month older than Simba and their real names rhyme. It's kind of funny- they're always playing together and they both turn around when I call one of their names because they're similar.

The disney Scamp is the cute puppy of Lady and the Tramp, in case you wondered where I got the name. It's this guy:



I love his eyes and his cute bouncy energy. Reminds me of our boy. :)

Scamp and Simba stuffing coins in the piggy bank and both looking up when I call one of them.


Riding the scooter out in the backyard.


He's got the longest eyelashes I've ever seen on a kid. Totally adorable.

Breakfast

Yum. We agreed we were in the mood for something substantial for breakfast today. Of course, that meant lots of cooking and oven time and we didn't finish eating until a little after 10. Oh well. I made a breakfast casserole with tater tots, bacon, eggs, cheese, and onions. It was very tasty. Ariel and Sebastian picked the bacon out and wouldn't try the rest, but everybody else loved it and there's none left.

The littler "big kids" really got into it-

Scamp had three helpings and ate with great zest. It was quite the job to clean him up after he was done. :)

Aurora doesn't look particularly excited here, but I caught the picture right after she finished smiling. I picked a few plain tater tots out and broke them up for her, along with some chunks of apple. I don't think she actually got much in her mouth, but she sure loves sitting in a chair and getting to eat the same food as all the bigger kids.


Simba, eating well as usual.

And in other news, I'm working on updating the sidebar links- I'm going to write an updated post on each kiddo with pictures and link them. So I took that part down and I'll be putting it back up gradually as I get a chance.

It Sounds Normal To Us

Transitioning from the corporate world to the daycare life has been fun for Kanga. (We decided to call her Kanga, and her little girl Roo. So cute! I had originally called her Mulan but it doesn't fit her as well and this way they match. Now we just need to think of something to call me.) Anyway, Kanga was talking about how there are so many things we say at work every day that are perfectly normal, appropriate, teachable moments... and if you heard them at work anywhere else you'd be really alarmed or at least do a double take. We thought we'd make a list.

• Please put your pants back on.
• No, wait, your underwear is inside out. Take it off and fix it first.
• Panties are private.
• Did you just LICK him? Really?
  
• Nobody needs to see your belly.
• What is that wet spot on your clothes?
• What is that smell? is that you?
• Stop sitting on his head.
• Quit licking your snot. You need a kleenex.
• Don't put your hands in other people's pockets!
• It makes your ear feel wet when you put celery in it.
• How did you get meat between your toes?
  

We'll keep a running list- I know there are tons of things that happen every day that make us laugh. :) What else have you heard from kids lately? Or what has come out of your mouth that surprised you?

Quick Sebastian-isms

"Oh! A new car! That makes me a lot of happy!"

"Peaches for snack? Peaches are NOT for boys."

"Can I have some more peaches?"

"Can I have some MORE peaches?"

"Peaches are for boys....."

CPR and First Aid

Our certification expires before too long and we are set to go to a renewal class on April 27 at 6:30. It's $32 and if you'd like to get CPR training, please let us know. You're welcome to join us!