He-haw, he-haw, he-haw! Puzzled, I am wondering why my child is running around the house sounding like a country western soundtrack? Well after a few days we realize he is trying to say his name Le-viiii! He has also added the words up, doggy, and da or da-dy, and possibly mama to his other words of hi, wow, and this (his favorite). Lawrence also tried to teach him the word Butt and it worked but he can not use it in context (ie "HI BUTT, WOW!" or "HI DOGGY BUTT!")
Temperment continues to be toddler bi-polar like...from laughing to screaming in 2 seconds flat if he does not get his way. I am guessing maybe 50 meltdowns a day with a fast recovery the second he gets what he wants. My mom says I was this way but I can't really imagine myself being anything less than a perfect child really. He is a real boy's boy and hates being in the house and loves being outside collecting sticks and playing in the mud to my washing machine's dismay.
Being a less than perfect parent I admit I run out of steam with him around 5:30 when he is cranky and tired but not ready for bed. This is when I call in my arsenal of "weapons" to combat this behavior including:
1. Bribery with goldfish crackers- whole wheat ones because I care.
2. Nick Jr. -In order to not feel so bad about subjecting my son to TV....I describe what is happening during Yo Gabba Gabba such as "a man of semi-questionable sexuality in an orange jumpsuit is dancing!"
3. Pleading and praying that daddy will come home soon to rescue me
4. Eh why do I even care..go ahead and pull all the pots out of the cabinet
5. More praying..looking at clock..it is 7 yet? I need a drink..dammit I can't have one!
Critter #2 4 Month Update:
Feeling good. Asian women at the nail salons are rubbing my belly now. This is a good sign. They always ask if it's a boy with excitement. I look confused. Up 8 pounds..hungry as hell all the time..consuming about 3+ Hershey bars a day (don't act like that is a bad thing). Getting emotional at ASPCA ads and Extreme Makeover Home Edition (don't act like this is a good thing)
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