a (more official) mommy

The time came to give up my candied apple red, two door sports car this past weekend. It was our third car, and we haven't driven it since before Carter was born. Since we're moving in six weeks, we knew we had to sell it - asap.

Before delivering to its new owner on Saturday, we let Carter sit in it and relish in its shiny, sexy red glory. Is it just me, or is his face ridden with a look of complete disappointment?
You can't say you never had anything cool, Cart!


today I have an eleven month old



The countdown to his first birthday can officially begin! Eleven fun facts about my 11 month old:

1. When we're shopping, he points at everything and quietly calls it a Boosh.

2. Diaper and clothes changes are an all out war

3. He has trouble sitting still in shopping carts.

4. He'll blow a kiss on command. Unless, a lot of people are watching.

5. He has an obsession with closing doors, laptops, cabinets, books and anything else that's closable.

6. When there's food in his mouth, he refuses to allow any other food in until he's completely (and slowly) swallowed that first bite.

7. He loves looking around for strangers and calling out for their attention when we're eating out.

8. When I put him in his crib, he knows it's time to sleep. He rarely cries at bedtime anymore.

9. Balls are bah, books are bah, boats are bah, kitties are tee.

10. When he doesn't want what we're feeding him, he puts his hands over his eyes and ducks his head down.

11. He knows how to turn on an iphone. He'll sit and turn it on and off for an hour.