Aiden-isms

I have decided that three is a funny age. Much of the time, I am impressed with how independent Aiden is, insisting on dressing himself and getting milk from the fridge. He is funny and asks thoughtful questions. The other part of the time, it’s more like “Don’t do that!” and I can’t figure out where on earth he came up with some of his crazy ideas.

Exhibit 1: Just after I put Aiden into bed a few nights ago, there was a loud crash and crying from his room. I ran in and immediately saw the hugest bump I think he has ever had in his life. He was trying to see the neighbor’s dog out the window, so he climbed up on the small ledge of the bed frame. He calmed down very quickly and was quite a trooper, but I couldn’t help wondering why he seemed more upset about his blanket falling on the ground when he toppled than about his head hitting the window ledge.

Here are some other incidents with Aiden lately that made us laugh…

Unpacking boxes, Aiden found his Easter basket. He exclaimed, “Mine basket!” and after a minute of thoughtful consideration, “Where my candy is?”

Aiden is quite attached to my dad. The other day, he noticed that my dad had gone to the bathroom right next to the door to the garage. He waited patiently for Dad to return. A few minutes later, Dad remembered something he needed to get from the garage. Aiden didn’t see where he went but noticed he was gone a second time and in a very exasperated voice said, “Papa go poop AGAIN?!”

Speaking of being attached to my dad... Dad picked him up and tickled him the other day. Aiden asked him why he was holding and tickling him, and Dad responded, “because you are all mine!” Aiden looked alarmed and said, “No, I’m Mommy’s!”

Any time we call him a funny name like monkey or monster or baby, he reminds us “No! I am a boy!”

When we were driving to the store, Aiden said out of nowhere, “The raccoons are freaking me out!” I still have no idea where this came from.

Aiden and I were sitting and looking at books, and when Aiden got up to leave the room, he said “bye, Mommy! I’m going to work now!”

Happy Anniversary!

It’s been eight years since we were married in the Oakland Temple. We celebrated by working on and cleaning our house so we can move in this week. We left Aiden with my parents and went to eat at Claim Jumper, used a coupon to buy some clothes for Aiden at Old Navy, and were home by a little after 8. We watched The Bachelorette for me and The Hobbit for Isaac... and I totally fell asleep. When did I get so old?! Good thing Isaac’s getting old too!

School’s Out!

I have two months to enjoy being home with Aiden, finish my master’s program, prepare for teaching in the fall, and get settled in our house. I’m sure the time will fly by, but for now, I plan to enjoy it. We kicked off the summer by going to the Ice Creamery on National Ice Cream Soda day. None of us actually had an ice cream soda, but we sure did enjoy their delicious sandwiches and ice cream sundaes.

We’ve read, played, been to visit the library and the park, and generally enjoyed the first day of summer. Hopefully vacation doesn’t race along too quickly!

Dads

My dad’s birthday is June 1, Isaac’s is June 9, and Fathers’ Day is usually about a week later, so the dads get lots of love around here in June.

My dad got a golf club and various golf accessories and games for his birthday, lots of fun toys. Isaac got mostly tools for our new house… lots of fun toys?

We sure are lucky to have these great guys in our family. They are loving, fun, and hard working. I’m so grateful for all they do for us.

House Update

We are unpacking in some parts of the house…

…and continuing construction in others… refinishing hardwood flooring, painting, laying laminate, installing new lighting and window coverings, etc. It’s a process. Aiden isn’t a fan of the loud tools, so that makes us doubly lucky to have somewhere else to stay during a lot of the work.

Brooke’s Birthday Celebration

We had a belated birthday dinner for Brooke a few weeks ago at the Kobersteins’ house. It was so fun to all get together.

Happy belated birthday, Brooke!