Wheels, Wheels, Wheels

Using the Potty

We have decided not to do any hardcore potty training until we think Tyler is ready. He is so willful right now that it is a struggle just to get him dressed in the morning! We do encourage him to sit on his potty at home when he is in the mood and his teachers put him on the potty a few times a day at daycare. Usually he just sits there and nothing happens. Today, Tyler used the potty twice at daycare. This is very exciting!

"Tyler Picture"

Tyler is so used to me taking a gazillion photos of him that he gets a little jealous when I take photos of other people. He will come up to me and say "Tyler picture" and then stand still while I take his photo. Did I create an egomaniac or are all toddlers egomaniacs?

Mr. Baseball

Have I mentioned that Tyler calls all the shots these days and throws a tantrum when he doesn't get his way? We played a little baseball today and he insisted that I put the ball on the tee every time. I tried rolling the ball to Tyler to put back on the tee after I retrieved it but he kept insisting, "No! Mommy do it!" Then when Michael joined us I was no longer allowed to put the ball on the tee. Only Daddy was allowed to put the ball on the tee. Sometimes I don't know what goes on in that head of his!

Viola's Birthday

Viola's 3rd Birthday

Tyler had a blast helping Viola celebrate her 3rd birthday today! Click on photo above for entire album.

Playground

Tyler has been getting pretty brave with the climbing and has been scaling a variety of ladders at the playground. A few days ago he figured out how to climb up into the barstools in our kitchen. I fear he will be climbing out of his crib soon. However, Tyler loves playing in his crib so he may not have much incentive yet.

Not many parks have the old school see-saws anymore. Tyler was delighted to ride this one. It is quite the squat workout for Mommy when there are no other kids around the same size as Tyler!

Honey!

I often use the term "Honey" instead of "Michael", especially at home. Until recently I was not aware of how frequently I call out "Honey!" to get Michael's attention when he is in another room. Tyler likes to also call out "Honey!" after I do, which is why I now notice this habit. It is pretty cute to hear Tyler bellow "Honey!"