Thursday, August 26, 2010

Stinky Diapers

Potty talk belongs in the bathroom. Daniel has finally realized we're serious about this, and doesn't enjoy being taken to the bathroom to yell bathroom words with Mummy (I find it kind of fun though).

This has necessitated some serious reflection on his part. Now, when we are driving about town, he claims to see a green, multiheaded animal named 'Stinky Diapers'. He is so named because his face looks like a diaper. Apparently.

Daniel feels that he absolutely must yell out "Hi Stinky Diapers" to this animal in order to be polite. He prefers if we all yell it out the window together. I'm impressed with the creativity.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

I'm always surprised when I lock eyes with Daniel. His eyes are always dancing with outrageous laughter. Since the very beginning he's always had a joke to share.

Here's a picture of Daniel & Louise, where they've moved their chairs to the playroom, and switched seats.


Here's also a picture of Daniel camping in rough-and-tumble campground, at about 16 months.
Daniel – July 2010 (age 3)

“Nanny, can I watch TV?”
“No Daniel, TV is only for special days”
“But Nanny, today IS a special day – you gave me a popsicle, and a candy AND a cookie!”

When it appears that Daniel is not listening, it's really that he's taking his time to figure out whether what you've said is logical with EVERYTHING else you've ever stated in the past. How do you learn patience?