Brownies and Spaghetti

Monday's weather sent us running from Publix to the car and kept us inside for the rest of the Day. Tuesday it was back to CBS and some much needed Ryland time. It had been way to long since the boys destroyed anything (together) and they enjoyed every minute of their reunion. Wednesday we made a quick trip (sarcasm emphasized on the word, "quick") to the Post Office. A lemonade stand would do well at the P.O. Even horrible lemonade at that. With a given 30 minutes to spend, refreshments are definitely in order. Thursday we were back to CBS and the pediatrician with another ear infection.

We did make some great stuff this week. Tuesday we made these brownies (picture from the website is horrible) and this spaghetti sauce (I toss the red wine, sausage and add shredded carrots and spinach).

The start of December

A lot has been going on lately- Robert has yet another shiner and we have decorated for Christmas! This month is going to be a busy one. We have something on the calendar almost every day and the weekends can't possibly get any busier. Robert turns 21 months on the 25 and he is changing more and more every day. He talks up a storm and loves to sing and dance. He loves anything with buttons or an engine and watching his Thomas DVDs are great fun for him. He still isn't the best eater. He loves cheese, graham crackers, bananas, apple sauce and anything Gerber pureed.


Robert woke up one morning and went straight for his new Christmas book.

Robert loves to help!

The latest shiner:

R starting the outside lights:

I took this two weeks before the month started. I warn you it is much worse now!

We had Robert's little friends from Sunday School over and Ryland had a blast in the icing while we decorated cookies!

Robert wasn't so much into the eating but loved the decorating!

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This past week we have been busy with CBS and getting ready for the Holidays. Days have been full of reading "My Big Truck and Train Book" watching Veggie Tales, eating cheese, cheese and more cheese.

Robert LOVES to read his "My Big Truck and Train Book" and then when we are out point at everything he knows from his book.

His friend Lilly Anna is taking a brief absence from CBS and mornings have been a bit harder without her but Noah's company seems to have done the trick. Robert also showed us this week that he can climb without ANY help into the pack n play and also onto our bed. He also showed me more of his superman skills and almost climbed into the bath tub-good for me I was near by with a quick yank to the back of his shirt collar. He talks non stop and says all sorts of funny phrases but never consistent. The other day I had told him "Thank you" and he shot right back with, "Your Welcome." He LOVES to sing all sorts of songs. His favorite is probably "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." He just says, "row, row, row" and mumbles and sways along.

We made "Mini Maple Pancake Muffins " yesterday for Bible Study and we are going to be making this "Apple Crumb Bar" for dinner tomorrow with Ryland.

Here is a photo from this time last year:

Crib Diving

This past week was straight out of a parenting book. The chapter would have been on standing your ground while helping to transition strong willed children. I lost you, I know.

Monday night Robert decided the crib was overrated and better used for diving out of. Luckily we were watching the video monitor and saw it coming. We both nearly killed each other trying to get up the stairs to him. It was more of a speak later, move now type moment. Rather than discuss the child trying to crib dive, just run. We spent most of the night co sleeping with him checking in on us every few minutes with a whisper, "Mama?" and then a pat to the check. "Macy?" pat to the tail. "Dada?" reach with the arm. Tuesday night was somewhat better. Half way through the night we rocked and then returned to the crib. We missed Wednesdays Library day with a teething fever and massive sleep deprivation. By Saturday night we had a serious sit down talk and so far things are going better. After putting him down Saturday night he tried crib diving while I was leaving the room. I quickly responded and told him if he tried that again he would get a spanking. He said, "Spanking." and then did a pat to his leg. Cloud and Townsend would be so proud.

We had a great Coffee club Friday and a great dinner with friends that night. Saturday was more teething fun and a missed Halloween party.

This past week Robert also started eating rice and is really into shredded cheese. He really lives on the edge.

We made these brownies for Friday nights dinner, Monkey Bread muffins for Coffee club and tried this for dinner this past week.



Photo after last weeks haircut:


Robert and Ryland enjoying a chair ride:

First week of October!

Last Friday we picked up Robert's costume. I couldn't find a link for it but he is going to be the puppy from Gymboree. He and Ryland are going to dress the same and as always are sure to have a great time. This week we made Pumpkin Pie bars and have been enjoying the sudden change to cooler weather. Robert also has been continuing to do his fair share of falling and injuring himself. He weekly earns a new bruise from some form of adventure seeking, dare deviled activity that he comes up with. Last night he tried to stand in the office chair and step down onto the floor and ended up with a huge bruise on his forehead just to the left of last weeks bruise. He screamed and cried while saying, "I went weeee."

I don't have any updated photos loaded on the computer of this month but here are more photos from this time last year.

Side note: Our Eat Page is completely updated for the most part.