The Ian-pire State Building

Ian had his first real school project to do for the 100th day of school. He could do anything he wanted as long as it incorporated 100 of something. With a little help from Daddy, he created his version of the Ian-pire State Building out of pennies! And then he drew the rest of the city including a police car. Love it!

Potty Mouth

Elliot is currently in love with Snoopy. Though we realized the other day he was calling him Snoofy. We've been trying to correct him for a couple of days. Last night before bed, we were talking about Snoopy again and he said Snoofy.

Mommy: Elliot, it's Snoopy, not Snoofy.
E: I know it's Snoopy, but I am going to call him Snoofy. Because it doesn't have a potty word in it.

Budding Sports Fan

Ian is a budding Ravens fan, but because we aren't really sports fans, he's not really up on knowledge of the game. Yesterday, Ian was wearing his Flacco jersey and was watching the game. He saw Flacco cross the screen and got really excited. I asked him if he knew who Flacco was. I meant what position did he play. Ian... response: 'Yes, he's on my shirt.' At least I knew he was the quarterback.

AAAAHHHHHHHH!

Elliot went up to Lonnie tonight and said, "There are 15 people in this house and you are the only one making trouble." Obviously, they watched Home Alone WAY too much recently. That and the fact that Ian calls everyone a little jerk now.

RIP fishy

Ian took the news of the death of his goldfish very hard tonight. And Ian expresses himself with drawings. RIP fishy. He lived to a ripe ol' age of 6 months. Or 157 in people years.

Santa Already Knows

We thought we would take the boys to TrU and let them show us things they would like for Christmas. Ian had already told us he wanted a guitar, but after getting to play the piano last night at a Christmas party with Lonnie's co-workers, I thought I had him sold on piano lessons instead. But he spots a BIG set of drums that he wants. But I told him that we didn't have a place for them. Ian's response was something to the effect of 'Doesn't matter. I already told Santa.'

Elliot Update

Still no underwear, but at least will wear PJ bottoms under his pants.

Went for an annual checkup and he was 45 lbs (95th) and 41.5 inches (75th). The doc figures he will be 6ft tall.

Still Commando

We are now on our 10th or so day of potty training. You are a champ at peeing on the potty. Still won't poop on the potty and still are completely commando. Not even Wonder Pets underwear can persuade you.

I guess there can be too much of a Good Thing

M: Elliot, I made you a cupcake so we can sing to you after dinner.
E: I've had enough of cupcakes. I'm done (swinging his hand across his belly)

This comes after lots of cake on Sunday for his party and cupcakes today for his friends at school.

What You Say

Elliot: Mommy?
M: Yes?
E: I want to be with you forever. I want to see you forever.