Helmet Acceptance
I got Ari a scooter for his 2nd birthday. He loved it immediately, but HATED the helmet. I told him if he wanted to ride the scooter he had to wear the helmet. He was unconvinced. He screamed each time Wil and I put the helmet on him. Finally after both Wil and I took [...]
A Birthday Visit to The Queens County Farm Museum
Yesterday, Ari turned two, or as he says it "Tee-ou!" Wil and I asked him what he would like to do for his birthday many times. He would always reply with:"Cow!" or "Baa!" or some kind of animal.I wrote a post, a little while ago, about my visit to The Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in [...]
OS/NS Mom’s Unofficial Sleep Study
I just woke up from a three hour nap. This is a rarity, since my son (who will be two on Thursday) does not like to sleep. However, he is sleeping in "my bed" right now. "My bed" is in quotes because it is not my bed anymore, but rather belongs to everyone living in [...]
Mama’s Name is…
I think Ari has heard Wil scream "Sarah!" across the house too many times. He now knows what my name is.
The Face Series By Ari
The artist recently completed The Face Series. Upon completing the eyes and nose, his mother asked if he would like a mouth on the first portrait. He replied "Yes." The 2nd portrait needed no maternal assistance.
Cars Cars Cars!
In an attempt to get Ari to stay in his bed, and to stop bringing tiny metal cars to sleep with him, grandma and grandpa gave him these car bed sheets. Needless to say he was thrilled!
Danger Danger! 2 Year Old Approaching!
A dad on the playground once told me that when his son turned two, he spent the entire year trying to prevent his child from dying. I laughed really hard when I heard this. Now I am no longer laughing. I am crying.Ari will be two in eight days, and the destruction has already started. [...]