Going to California

 

For the past few days Owen has been carrying around his backpack and boldly announcing that he's going to California.  Last night we told him that he had to say goodbye to Johnny before heading west.  Considering that Owen has taken to riding Johnny like a horse, I'm pretty sure our pup was disappointed to find out this was only a pretend trip.

Not to worry, Johnny enjoys the occasional respite from life with a toddler at doggie daycare. In fact, he's found a new best friend.  Here is Johnny and his doppelganger, Zak. The resemblance is uncanny and, oddly enough, these handsome boys are both from Chicago.

Kiss Me? Yes, Please.

In case you were curious, I spent St. Patrick's Day trying to get a picture of this kissable Irish lad. You wouldn't think that such a simple photo-op would be an all day affair but trying to get a two-year old to look at the camera and smile is a tall order. We danced, we read, we played hide and seek, we took selfies. It was exhausting!

Ironically, the best picture of the day was one of our voluptuous kitty enjoying the sunshine and her new favorite bird hunting spot. Aww...

Party Animal

This is what happens when you eat cake for lunch and ride carousels and "roller coasters" made for wee ones. And may I remember this angelic little face when I visit him at college, see this poster hanging on the wall and I am scared to death.

I Like This One

Turns out that the Terrible Twos are very real and they are pretty awful. I didn't know it was possible to have such strong feelings about raisins, pretzels, waffles, shoes, taking a bath, bubbles, or going for a walk. It's been a rough week.

When Owen is not in the throws of a tantrum, he really is very cute. Case in point, he just pointed to this video and said, "I like this one." Me too, Owen, me too.

Wild Turkey

Not the whiskey, an actual wild turkey.  This morning Johnny and I crossed paths with three turkeys.  I don't think that any of us quite knew what to make of each other.  You're not in Queens anymore, Steve Linker! 

Fantasy vs. Reality

So long, cruel winter. Today we head to the Hawaiian islands where we will luxuriate in the warm sunshine and feast on tropical fruits and coconut water as we prepare to welcome the new kid into our family.

Just kidding...(insert record scratch here).

Today, we are moving. Yes, moving. As in putting all of our worldly possessions into boxes and transporting them (in a snowstorm) to a new house. And who doesn't like to move when you're a giant pregnant lady?

Here's our adorable new house. Probably the farthest thing from Hawaii but we'll take it.

Guess Who's Two?

 

It's hard to believe that Owen turned two on February 9th. We celebrated in somewhat spectacular fashion with Owen's birthday party...the O-lympics. Here's our Olympian showing off his gold medal and his "cheesy" smile. 

Throwing a party for adults is easy. Food. Alcohol. No problem. Throwing a party for toddlers is another story all together. Unfortunately our organized athletic events (the snowball toss, freeze dance, ski jumping, ice skating, and a medal ceremony) were all pretty much epic fails. You know the phrase herding cats? That about sums it up.

Owen and his buddies had a good time, regardless. Happy Birthday, little one!