So you think you can dance?

Jacob has a new "thing." He goes into his playroom, says "UP!" to get up onto his toy chest and upon standing, breaks out into a song and dance (toddler style of course.) We seriously can't get enough of it, and I've burned through media cards on my camera taking video after video of him. We did this for almost an hour tonight before bedtime. So many of these videos are blog-worthy so I apologize for posting three. You may see them and think "redundant." I see them and think "isn't he the cutest, most talented thing on the PLANET?"

I think I've found my karoake partner...

Dear Craigslist

Dear Craigslist,

I am writing on behalf of my mommy, Angela, (a.k.a. craigslist junkie) to applaud the quality of the many online classified ads you manage. My mommy has scored some serious deals on your site lately and, in turn, has been uncharacteristically joyful. I'm telling you, if it weren't for craigslist, I would likely be sitting outside on the driveway playing with dirt.

For instance, mommy just got this adorable train table yesterday from a sweet woman in San Bruno and I love it. It's the perfect height for me and it holds all of my Thomas the Train engines and tracks.

Did you happen to see the Pottery Barn Kids rug underneath that adorable train table? Mommy scored that from a woman in Oakland for a fraction of the cost. It has cars and trucks and trains on it and I love to point at it and say "choo choo!"

And how about this Pottery Barn Kids car rug that sits in my room so I don't have to sit on the cold, hardwood floor? How cute is that thing? Mommy found that one for dirt cheap from somebody in San Carlos.

And finally, what is a backyard without a toddler playset, equipped with a ladder, rock wall climbing, AND a slide? Seriously, what more could you ask for? Mommy looked for weeks and weeks for a climber and ended up buying this like-new one from a nice lady in Foster City for a quarter of the retail price!

So Craig, don't ever forget the many joys you bring to households everywhere and keep those quality postings coming. I (ahem, I mean mommy) thanks you!!

Your biggest fan,

Jacob

Why didn't I think of that?

This just cracks me up. In a previous post, I advised against ever clipping a baby's nails while he/she is awake. I still abide by this rule. In fact, last night on the way home from a friend's house, Jacob fell asleep in the car, and I busted out those nail clippers as fast as I could so I could clip those Freddy Krueger fingers (and toes.) Some of you may think that's disgusting. I think it's just pure common sense.

Anyway, I came across this ad just now and I had 2 thoughts at once:

a) You've GOT to be kidding me and

b) This woman is a genius!

It's a lighted baby nail clipper called the "Baby Light and Clip". It's a nail clipper with a flashlight on it folks. This mompreneur is probably making millions on an illuminated nail clipper. Which begs the question, "why didn't I think of that?!"

p.s. I wasn't driving the car last night when I was clipping Jacob's nails in case you were at all curious. As many of you know, I love to multi-task in the car (and am an expert at driving with my knee) but I have not yet discovered a way to drive AND clip nails at the same time (as all California drivers will surely appreciate.)

Like mother, like son

Mark found Jacob wandering around our room the other day like this.

For some reason, I found it infinitely more hysterical than Mark did.

Immaturity at its best

It's a good thing that Mark and I share a juvenile sense of humor. If you know me at all, you know that I laugh uncontrollably when people fall down (regardless if an injury occurs or not) and any kind of anatomy dysfunction (a belch, a snort, you get the idea) provides endless entertainment for us.

This particular game that we play with Jacob cracks us up every time!




OUTTAKE #1:

OUTTAKE #2:

Lions and Tigers and Bears!

We took Jacob to the zoo for the first time on Saturday and throughout the day, we learned a few very important things.

1) Toy trains (like Thomas) = endless fun.
Real trains (that you ride on around the zoo) = scary and loud and make baby cry.

2) Feeding ducks is an activity we could do ALL day long.

3) Statues of animals are even more exciting than the real thing.

We had an awesome time at the zoo and got to see all kinds of amazing animals. Jacob was a trooper and really loved the "Family Farm" area where we got to feed goats and llamas and ducks! He also got to ride on yet another carousel (2 different carousels in a week! This kid is spoiled rotten!) I think regular trips to the zoo are definitely in order.

Too much time with Catcher

I think Jacob needs to spend less time chasing after the cat and more time observing us more "civilized" folks. Yesterday, he stuck his whole face inside the Cheerios bowl instead of eating his cereal out of the bowl with his hands (as he normally does.) I wonder where he learned that??

Picture Perfect Day

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit a couple of days ago since Mark is away for work in Chicago. Since Jacob just saw them last week in Texas, he recognized them immediately when we picked them up at the airport and was very excited.

Today was a picture perfect day (aside from the fact that Mr. early riser decided to get up at 4:45 am.) We went to breakfast at one of our favorite places, then headed to the farmer's market and feasted on tons of yummy fruit. Jacob took a THREE hour nap (probably due to his early wake up time) and then we headed to the Foster City Wine and Art Festival. What could be more fantastic than a festival celebrating WINE and ART (especially the former?) The name ended up deceiving us though because there was very little wine and very little art. BUT, there were funnel cakes (YUM), carousel rides, fun bands and a huge park to play and lay around in.

Jacob just had to cuddle with every dog we saw:

I love this picture. Dancing in the sun takes a lot out of you!

We had to take 2 rides on the carousel because the little guy loved it so much he started crying when it ended!