Pacifier

So in our house we call Peter's pacifier his "nuky"...it's one of those baby talk things that I vowed to never use, but things sure do change. Some people use the word "binkie" or "plug".

Anyways, since Peter will be 3 in May he only gets his nuky at bedtime. Otherwise he has to sit in his bed if he wants it during the daytime. Sometimes he tries to be sneaky by playing "sleeping" on the living room floor--he brings out blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, etc and lays down. He has started bringing his nuky out and carries it behind his back as if we wouldn't notice this. Last night it was about 6:30pm and we were watching Wheel of Fortune (Peter's favorite). He began to get a little whiney and went and got his nuky. He stuck it in his mouth and right when I was beginning to noticably look at him, he took it out of his mouth all quick-like and pulled the band on his sweat pants. He dropped it down his pants into his pant leg...on PURPOSE! Then he very proudly said "All gone!"

Now I was trying not to laugh because as a parent I am supposed to keep a straight face, right? He walked around a little bit, then said "Stuck". I agreed with him but didn't help him. I repeated "All gone". After watching him struggle, fall over, push and pull I told him to pull his pants down. (I was really just seeing if he could listen to this command) He stopped, pulled down his pants to his ankles and of course the nuky was revealed! Right away he said "Found it!" and "Got it!". He was pretty darn proud of himself. He pulled his pants up and very sure of himself he put that damn thing back in his mouth. Ick! But I have to pick my battles...

Do you think he's ready for potty training?

Play ball!

It was finally nice enough to play at the park this past weekend...It was a bit cold but there was very little wind. :D Peter is a lefty just like his Momma!

Oops

Our cat, Charlie ate our fish, Bernie. RIP little guy. :( (I didn't really feel like moving our fish tank holding one little guppie anyways!)