Reichen: “I like playing with you, Dadda.”
The sweet, simple statement my 3 year old said while building a Lego dinosaur with David.
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Toddler Talk
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
The Talk of a Toddler
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Words: they’re spilling so quickly from your mouth these days
Several syllables strung together I can’t believe that you say.
You’re so proud when you speak, you know it’s a big deal
You say ‘bulldozer’ when you see one and let out a squeal.
Your brother is impressed, even though he’s only three
“Momma,” Reichen says, “Latham talks just like me!”
You say ‘please,’ you say ‘thank you’, you say ‘excuse me’, too
You say ‘mine’, you say ‘Elmo’, and when you’re dirty you say ‘poo.’
You laugh when you say ‘giraffe’, you think it’s so funny
And when you see one outside, you point and say ’bunny!’
You’re 21 months and it’s all just beginning
It’s so exciting for us that your words are now trickling.
You’re my youngest boy of one and I can’t wait to hear more
My little Latham baby, your words will make you soar.
Toddler Talk
Monday, December 28th, 2009Reichen: “I’m going to pee on your glasses, daddy.”
The conversation I just overheard while my husband was getting my 3 year old ready for bed.
Christmas 2009
Sunday, December 27th, 2009When Santa brought packages for you overnight
You could hardly believe the incredible site.
You laughed really loud when you saw all the presents
You must open them now, you said, that very second.
“Latham,” you asked, “could he open a couple?”
“Yep,” I replied, “Santa said he stayed out of trouble.”
A huge helicopter, a jumpy house, and a really long train
All toys that you wanted and couldn’t wait to open and play.
Did Santa give me a present, you said I needed one, too
I thought, nothing’s better than Latham, daddy and you.
It was such a great Christmas, it couldn’t have been any better
But the most special part: we enjoyed every minute together.
‘Twas Reichen’s 3rd Christmas
Thursday, December 24th, 2009No family legacy is complete without a story about a kid screaming on Santa. Here’s Reichen’s from last Chrismas.
‘Twas Reichen’s 3rd Christmas
‘Twas Reichen’s third Christmas, when I hatched the best plan
I’d take him to see Santa – he’s such a great man.
You tell him your wish and he makes it come true
There’s just one little thing, the old guy could scare you.
Other moms warned me, I knew they were wrong
They just don’t know my little man – he is so big and so strong.
“No.” The moms said, “Reichen will cry too.”
“Ha!” I replied, “How I will show you.”
So I dressed my son in his clothes with care
He and St. Nicholas would soon be a pair.
My little boy would smile and Santa would too
Wallet sized proof for you and for you.
I waited in line with the babies who bawled
Reichen smiled and played – he just loves the fun mall.
Elves in red and in green showed me the way
“Santa is ready,” I heard them happily say.
I sat my two year old in Santa’s lap with love
I was extremely confident Reichen would rise above.
When the picture was snapped I heard all the clatter
I watched in surprise, I couldn’t believe what was the matter.
My perfect baby boy, my pride and my joy
He was crying and moaning – he didn’t want Santa’s toy.
“Please. Oh Please.” I begged my only child
“Just smile for Mommy. Don’t be so crazy and wild.”
Reichen wanted no part of it, not even a glimpse
And Santa wasn’t helping – he was being such a wimp.
“Off my lap” Saint Nic said. Can you believe it?
“Not until he smiles.” I replied. He croaked, “Forget it.”
To prove this all happened, I’m including Reichen’s pic
I don’t want you to think this is just some made up trick.
So that’s the end of my Santa saga, I almost cried too
Don’t feel sorry for me though – I just couldn’t take it from you.
And as I leave you with this wild and crazy site
We wish a happy holiday to you all, and to all a good night.
p.s. Please forgive my fuzzy photo. I had to take a picture of a picture. Happy Holidays!
Toddler Talk
Monday, December 7th, 2009Reichen: “Momma, I poop in the big boy stool, NOT in the bathtub.”
What my 3 year old toddler told me after he went #2 in the tub, AGAIN.
Toddler Talk
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Reichen: “Thank you!”
What my 3 year old toddler said after I told him “I love you.”
Toddler Talk
Thursday, November 12th, 2009Reichen: “You need to calm down a little bit, sweetie.”
What my 2 year old toddler told me after I sent him to time out for hitting his little brother.
Toddler Talk
Thursday, November 5th, 2009Reichen: “See that star up in the sky, Momma?”
Me: “I do see it, buddy.”
Reichen: “We need to get a ladder so we can climb up it and get it. Will you get the star with me, Momma?”
Me: “Let’s go get it, doodlebug!”
Toddler Talk
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009Reichen: “No big deal, Momma. You can clean it up later.”
What my toddler told me after going #2 in the tub.
My Toddler says Tallywacker
Monday, October 26th, 2009It’s side splittingly funny when your toddler says tallywacker for the first time. It’s super funny when your toddler says tallywacker for the second time. It’s even funny when your toddler says tallywacker for the third, fourth, and fifth, times. I should know. Reichen’s been saying it all day.
The soda I was slurping literally squirted out of my nose when I first heard Reichen say the weird word. I think he liked the way tallywacker rolled off his dad’s tongue after David used it to refer to his special parts below the belt and above the knees. Reichen accidentally kicked his dad there when the two were wrestling.
Reichen knows he has a hit on his hands. It’s not every day he makes his mom and dad laugh so hard and so long it brings tears to their eyes. I guess if it made us laugh, he thought others might like it as well. And so said it to his brother. And he said it to our 12-year-old neighbor. And he said it to the guy at Home Depot.
He thought right: they all laughed, and laughed, and laughed.
What’s not so funny: getting Reichen to stop saying tallywacker. I think it’s going to be a tough task. I mean, when a 2 year old says tallywacker, it’s funny. Side. Splittingly. Funny.
You Are my Curly Haired Doodle Bug
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009You are my curly haired doddle bug
My 2nd born who loves to love.
You are my gap toothed lovey dovey
My baby boy who loves to snuggy.
You are my chubby legged sweetie pie
My little lumpkin who hardly cries.
You are my big bellied buddha boy
My sugar plum who plays with toys.
You are my silly giggly boy of one
My snuggle bunny who sucks his thumb.
You are my sun, my moon, and favorite dish
My love, my life, and every wish.
Toddler Talk
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Reichen: “Come here, a**h*le.”
Me: “What did you say???”
Reichen: “Come here, a**h*le.”
Me: “What???”
Reichen: “Come here, a**h*le.”
What my two year old said while digging in the refrigerator for a particular piece of fruit. He wanted an APPLE, not an a**h*le.
Toddler Talk
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Reichen: “Momma is a little grumpy.”
What my two year old toddler told my dad after spending a two minute time out in his room for spitting in my face.
Toddler Talk
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Reichen: “Momma, you wear two shoes.”
Me: “I know Doddle Bug. You are wearing two shoes, too.”
Reichen: “No, Momma! You wear two shoes on your feet!”
Me: “You’re right, baby. I’m wearing two tennis shoes on my feet.”
Reichen: “No, Momma! Look, Momma! LOOK!!!”
What my 2 year old toddler told me after he realized I was wearing 2 different tennis shoes. I just wish he would have informed me of that fun fact a little earlier, like before I spent the entire day in public.
