Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Monday, September 04, 2006
The rules of Toddler Engagement
If it's on, I must turn it off.If it's off, I must turn it on.
If it's folded, I must unfold it.
If it's high, it must be reached.
If it's shelved, it must be un-shelved.
If it's pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it's plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it's not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it's in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it's closed, it must be opened.
If it doesn't open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it's a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, computer monitor, or table.
If it's full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it's empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it's a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it's a stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without
protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mummy's hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mummy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it's paper, it must be torn.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it's toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it's a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it's YOUR toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it's MY toothbrush, it must be inserted into YOUR mouth.
If it has taps, it must be turned on at full force.
If it's a phone, I must talk into it.
If it's a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn't stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it's not food, it must be tasted.
If it's food, it must NOT be tasted.
If it's dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it has a tail, I must yank it.
If Mummy wants me to come, I must run away.
If Mummy wants me to go away, I must CLING ON FOR DEAR LIFE!
If it's stacked up, it must be knocked down.
If it's sticky, it must go in my hair.
If it's bath time, I must run around naked till I am caught!
If it is a rock, it must be picked up.If it is a doll, it must not wear clothes
I can do it myseeeeelllllffff!!
Oliver impatient for his yoghurt - managed to take it off the bench and began feeding himself -this was the state Vic and I found him in........
Sunday, August 20, 2006
These legs were made for walking... and that's just what I do!!
My baby walking! He started his first tentative steps last week and now is happily walking all over the house. He still reverts to his turbo crawling speed when chasing the cat however.....
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
Ollies favourite part of the day - Cocktail time.....
But only because he got the garnish to play with!!!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
The new improved Mansfield Meander..... the off road tour!
What happens when you have a load that is too heavy, grass that is too slippery and gravity and momentum working against you..... bugger! Vic and I succesfully moving cows to his parents place and trying to avoid the cows trashing the garden but managing to do a nice job ourselves!
Friday, June 23, 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Saturday, April 01, 2006
It is soooo cool to be a parent!!
It is mornings like this when I find myself loving being a parent...... I have the flu I feel terrible and my wee man is the best medicine I could have. I picked him up at 6am and took him into bed where he slept tucked under my arm with his wee head on my chest when he woke he pulled his dummy out of his mouth and gave me the biggest "good morning smile" (and then tried to shove his dummy in my mouth - something he often does).
He crawls around the house chasing me and Vic giggling his head off the whole time - he really thinks it is hilarious to play chase!
When either one of us comes into the room his little face lights up and he has the biggest smiles for us, he wanders around the house slapping his hands on windows, the couch, the floor and laughs at the sounds each different thing makes.
He loves people and performs to try and get a smile out of strangers... wether it be in the supermarket or the doctors waiting room - it seems to be Ollies mission to try and get everyone looking and smiling at him.
When he is sad and tired he is quite happy to sit contentedly on a warm lap and snuggle in.
The animals don't escape Ollies attention either - the appearance of Gabriel causes an erruption of giggles and excitement when spotted. Gabriel copes really well with this attention and often seeks Oliver out just for some rough love! If we go for a walk with one of the horses along in tow, Ollie will sit in the backpack singing to them. Oliver LOVES dogs - which suits me fine - hopefully he will be happy with getting a puppy to play with later on rather than a little brother or sister (might save on my argument resolution skills too!).
Dinner time is getting more and more fun too with Oliver wanting to have a try of whatever Vic and I are eating. I am proud to say that Ollie likes my favourite food too - Olives!!!
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