Trip Success?

4 stars! We had a great trip visiting Aunt Trisha and Andy - partaking in kid-friendly adventures complete with indoor water park and a chance for e to sit behind the wheel of a REAL fire engine....better than Christmas as far as he was concerned! 

Whew, we made it through the saga that threatened to doom our entire vacay and then...wait, I spoke too soon. Husband food poisoned the night before we drove the last leg home. Unfortunately this is the sign of an official vacation in our family (gross). I won't go into the story of our honeymoon - over Christmas I might add. Until next time I guess!

Quick Getaway

If you ever find yourself stopped on the edge of a highway and realize that a state trooper has all of sudden swooped in behind you as if appearing out of thin air (how do they do that?); lights flashing and radio in-hand running your plates. We discovered the quickest way to get rid of him: "Puking child." He smirked slightly - smile hiding disgust and then quicker then you can say "Where did that cop go?", he was gone. 

This is the start to our Spring Break 2010 road trip to Missoula, MT. I keep forcing the word "adventure" into mind, trying to keep a positive attitude. Well, at least it cannot get any worse, although I will keep you posted.

Parental Influence

I am most proud to say that my almost 3 yr old has very excellent taste in music! At least once a car ride I get a music request from the backseat, "Jammin' Mommy, Jammin'." As I scan the stereo to find the right disk and quickly surf to song #15, the song's intro is recognized by good ol' Bob Marley singing "Oh yeah!", which E is quick to mimic. Another favorite, Pixies "Here Comes Your Man". Oh boy, when that little voice from the backseat harmonizes to "Here comes your Maaaa-aaa-aannnn!" just gives me goose bumps! I really cannot start to imagine where such a musical ear came from but this kid really has a gift. Ah, I just love to sit back and admire his talent!

Plastic Kitchen

What does it say that my 2 year old is always offering me beer from his play kitchen?