Gavin's Finger (Warning)

Warning I have pictures of Gavin's finger with no bandage on it.

We went to the doctor Monday for Gavin's check up on his finger. Everything went good, the doctor released him back to day school with some rules:

#1 - No bandage

#2 - No Dirt/Sand

#3 - No soap

#4 - No scrubbing

#5 - No finger painting

As you can see pretty much everything that day school would do with toddlers. But he has done very good these last couple of days. The only concern is he wants to pick at his finger because of the scab and he does not want to bend that finger. So hopefully with the bandage off he will start using it again. Also the best news we got was he can get it wet, no more press and seal or zip lock bags for bath time and pool. YEA! But my main concern was the whole no more bandage, I have not really looked at his finger. It seriously still makes me sick to my stomach to know that this has happen to my little boy. As his mother I must overcome this and come to reality that this is what it is. I believe that it will not be as bad when the scab falls off and the swelling goes down. Again here are the pictures of his finger!

1st Trip to the Zoo

Yes that's right this was Gavin's first trip to the zoo. You would think that with us living only 5 minutes from the zoo that we would go every weekend. We have also lived here for a little over 4 years and we have not taken Gavin's Gi-Gi (my mom) to the zoo either. Every year she has said we're going to the zoo but it never happens. Well Gavin absolutely loved the zoo and was very well behaved for an almost 2 year going through his trouble twos. We went with some friends of ours, Jenna, Elle (Gavin's future girlfriend), and Mandy. We went first thing in the morning to beat the Saturday crowd and get the trip in before nap time.
We started at the sea lions which loved to swim up to the glass and let the kids look at them. Gavin pointed and laughed and of course wanted to stand right up to the glass so he could get a closer look. Next was the polar bear, he was showing off for sure. He would swim up to the glass, jump out the water, and then dive back down into the water. WOW, he was a site even for the adults.


We then went into the Desert and there was all kind of cactus, snakes and turtles. Gavin was fascinated by this turtle, he just keep starring at him and so did the turtle. But Elle wanted to get out with Gavin and look at this one sleeping cat thing, not sure what is was called.

After all this excitement Gavin spotted the carousal and wanted to ride. He loves the carousal, every time we go to Concord shopping we have to ride that one too. But that's OK whatever makes him happy. We started off on the polar bear but ended up on the dolphin, I don't know why he didn't like the polar bear. But I thought the giraffe was super cute so I had to get a picture with him.

We went to see several other animals like the monkeys, bears, zebras, bison and elephants but we were mostly excited about the giraffe feeding area. You can actually hand feed the giraffes, how cool is that. Gavin did not make it to the Africa area of the zoo and feel asleep before we made it to the giraffes. But the giraffes were not up at the feeding area and were up by the rocks so I was able to get a picture of them, they are an amazing site to see. So on our next trip, which will be soon, we will start in Africa and work our way back.

Bath/Potty Time

Every night when we give Gavin a bath we practice sitting on the potty. Well it all starts when we tell Gavin it's bath time. He loves bath time, to splash, play with bath toys and most importantly potty time. He has a singing toilet, it sings when you flush, use the toilet paper, and potty or when something goes past the sensor into the bowl. Gavin has learned to take all of this clothes off including his diaper, so when he hears it's bath time he runs to his room, takes everything off and goes to the potty. It's his routine! But he goes to the potty not to use the potty of course but to play with the potty. He puts his feet in the bowl to start the singing, then uses toilet paper and lastly flushes. He has the order down pat, we just actually have to get pee-pee in the toilet bowl instead of feet. Oh yea, I almost forgot he also thinks he needs to use real toilet paper, not just a couple of pieces, the entire roll of toilet paper. You can not help but laugh, I just love these moments!

4th of July Weekend

We had lots of activites going on this weekend. We didn't go anywhere which made the weekend so much better. I think everytime we go out of town on vacation we always need a vacation from our vacation or out of town trip.

But we finally put some water to Gavin's splash mat and let him play with his hand wrapped up. Oh my, did he have fun, he laughed and splahed for a good hour. It's the best feeling in the world to hear your baby laugh and see him having so much fun.

Later that night we had dinner with some friends and then fireworks. My child has no fear of anything, loud noise, fire, nothing and that scares me so much, but that's the little boy in him.

Here are a few pictures of this easy weekend.

Emma's 4th Birthday Party

Saturday we had Emma's 4th birthday party, this was no ordinary birthday party, she had a huge water slide, a slip-n-slide and a pool. These were all things that Gavin was not suppose to be near, but how can you tell him no. It looked like some much fun!! So what would any parent do, make it happen. That's right, we press and sealed his hand, not once but twice and then we put a zip lock bag over that with some tape. And off he went, there was nothing stopping him. The other kids asked questions, I mean it was a little over the top, but it worked and that's all that mattered. We just told them Gavin had a boo-boo and could not get his hand wet, and they were cool with that answer and off they went. Yes, Jeremy too is a kid a heart, so he joined in the fun and went down the slide countless times with Gavin.

What in the world??

Gavin is use to being in day school, that has a day full of activities. Well since he is home with us obviously he is bored. I was catching up on my scrap booking at the kitchen table when Gavin comes out of his room looking like this. And all I could say "What in the world, son?" How he managed to get all his clothes off and these goggles on, I don't know. But it was really funny, I am thinking I need to fill his day with more educational activities

Sleepy Husband and Puppy

Well after a long day at work, I hope to come home to a happy husband, that would give me a big kiss and an excited dog, that normally would get so excited that she pees everywhere, to see me. But instead this is what I come home to.



The explanation behind all this sleepiness, is they had Gavin all day by themselves. And they are wore slam out. Poor babies!!