In the instances that I'm lucky enough to nap with Cal, I love watching him fall asleep. He tries his best to stay active by slapping his hands on his legs, singing, talking, you name it. When he finally winds down, he rubs his eyes and gives the tell-tale sign of smacking his lips together several times before he drifts off to dreamland. It's endearing. This is a wretched picture of me, but years down the road I want to remember what it felt like when Cal and I snuggled together for a long snooze. Plus, people aren't supposed to look pretty when they sleep, are they? I mean....this isn't a Disney cartoon, people! This is real life. :)
Cal absolutely loves the train at Barnes and Noble. I've taken him to the store numerous times just so he can play. Be warned, if you try to take him away from the train when he's not ready then you'd best be prepared for an all out temper tantrum. This kid is strong....like strangely strong. He also has a way of "melting" when he doesn't want to be picked up. Basically his arms become dislocated (there's no other way to describe it) and you can't even get a grip under his arms and then there he goes.....MELTING to the floor. Sorry, I digress. My point being that I've learned to not run errands without being armed with a package of trusty fruit snacks. These tasty morsels are honestly the only thing that can turn him around in the throws of a tantrum....and I definitely use them, especially out in public. Hey, they're better than suckers which are also a fave!
Cal likes to point to freckles and moles and yell, "Mole!!!!!" His next move? Trying to scratch it off of your skin. When he yells "mole!", it reminds us of the character, Gold Member, in the Austin Powers 3 movie.
My little shadow doesn't like to be ignored or play in the other room while I work. Mitch has been super busy studying for the Bar every day, all day so ol' Caligator and Mommy find ways to keep each other busy. (It's mostly me chasing him and picking up the destruction path that follows his tornadic behavior.) So when I was trying to make dinner on Sunday and Cal wanted to help, I let him pour the oil into the batter, rinse out the bowl, etc. But this was the highlight of his night: pouring water between containers is.the.best. Notice the large water spot on the towel. After two full bowl spills, I smartened up and brought in an old towel.
Next up.....making a bed in a large box!
For the grand finale, he helped me put the towels away. :)
"Uh oh."
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