Two firsts

One big first deserves another. First my first. This is Dad posting his first entry to our favorite blog. So what would bring Dad to take this big leap forward you ask? Well I was inspired by Theo who made his own big leap forward today. You probably know that he has been walking around for months now with our assistance and at the expense of our lower backs. And lately he has been taking a few steps here and there (from the ottoman to the chair or from the step to the ottoman for example). Well today he let loose and just started cruising around all over the place on his own. He walked and then started running (I'm not joking). It wasn't always pretty and the faster he went the more paranoid mom and dad were about a serious face plant. Thankfully no major wipe outs today anyway.

We're not sure what he was waiting for. We have thought for a few weeks that he was capable but maybe not confident enough. Maybe today he finally had the confidence. Maybe he just likes to make us wait. Kind of like he did with his arrival into the world. Or maybe he likes to make sure he knows what he's REALLY doing before trying something. Or maybe he was just motivated by the snazzy new rug that arrived for his bedroom today. Not really sure.

This clip is honestly the tip of the ice berg because we didn't think to get the camera out until the very end of the action.

Anyone know how the term ottoman evloved from an empire into a term for a piece of living furniture?

More UPS Man

At Pinkerton


On the front porchAnd at Peps with Maddie (Cow), Elsa (Bee), Emma (Sweetpea) and Blake (Lion). Crying over some mystery trauma.

Enjoying a papadum, right before we over-spiced him.

Halloween dinner.

Look how much fun this kid's having!

Despite the long face, and the fact that he didn't actually get any candy, Theo had a really fun Halloween. More photos to come (this one is from the KEXP.org blog). Last night we saw his Peps buddies, today we went to KEXP, then to Ballard to walk around with all the little kiddie trick or treaters, and then out for Indian food. Where we gave him too much spicy food, and had to try to soothe his little taste buds with some Mango Lassi.

Also, in between gigs being the cutest UPS man ever, he took some real steps, all by himself, and holding the Swiffer!

The Truth Hurts

Yesterday, at the playground, Theo got called "slobbery." A little kid said to his mom, "That little guy is slobbery." Which is true, he is. His mom told him he used to be slobbery, too, and I said that slobbery was an improvement over barfy.

Whistle While You Eat

Theo thinks he can whistle. And we haven't been telling him otherwise, I kind of like his technique.

Summer's Over, I Guess

Time to post a few photos from this Summer that i never got around to posting earlier. Here's me, John, and Captain Grumpypants on a walk to Greenlake.

Blueberries, fresh picked from your garden. It's a Good Thing.

Less Martha Stewart, more Uncle Pete.

The boys out to dinner.

My, what big lips you have! The better to drool with, my dear.

Theo & Karly

Sharing a slice of bread.

Ok, I am done sharing my bread, now.

Frat guys at storytime.

Matching grins
Theo tries to grab a hand when no one's looking.

I am so behind. Back in September, the Hemmeters came to visit. Theo had so much fun having Karly around, and it was so great to catch up with Scott & Sarah. Karly LOVED John, who she called Johnny all weekend.