We've had some big events in the
Kubik family recently.
1. Connor out of the blue one afternoon looked at me and said, "Connor
Kubik". It was the most darling thing! I kept asking him what his name was over and over and each time I got the same "Connor
Kubik" response. I also asked him what my name was wondering if he's say "Mommy" or "Mommy
Kubik" and he said, "Kristi". Okay, who's been teaching this kid behind my back?:)
2. My Grandpa Myers, Connor's Great Grandpa Myers, gave Connor a twenty dollar bill when we were visiting in Indiana recently. Connor and I have recently been discussing the concept of "money" as we've been at the store and he picks something up and says, "buy this", and I ask him if he has any money. Recognition dawned on his face as the bill was handed to him and he turned to me with wonder in his eyes and said, "Mommy, my money". Maybe we have a broker on our hands, I don't know. Anyway, we were at the store the other day going through the same, "Buy this" and "No, we're not buying any toys today" when I remembered Connor's $20 in my purse. I asked him if he wanted to buy the car with his own money and he was thrilled! I made my purchases first, then held him up so he could give the car to the cashier to ring up and then gave him his money to hand to the cashier. He was thrilled to get money back (the beauty of change) AND to get his car! What a great system we have here in America!:) All day he kept showing me his new car and I kept on emphasizing that it was HIS car and that he had bought it with his own money. When the $20 runs out do I need to start him on chores to earn money?
Sheez, he's only 2 and a half, but I'm not made of money either. I'll let you know what I decide.
3. Connor has moved from his crib to a toddler bed (wipe away a tear from his mother's eye). He helped Byron take the crib apart and put in the baby's room and then helped Byron put his toddler bed together helping Daddy with the tools. He was THRILLED and kept on telling me he was a good worker. He hasn't glanced back and has been a good boy and sleeper in his new bed. Our little guy is growing up.
Byron just finished this painting last night. It's a negative space image of the Brooklyn Bridge inspired by David McCullough's The Great Bridge. I am thrilled with it and can't wait to hang it over our bed.
connor likes stuffed animals...
apparently, connor likes filling his bed with books and stuffed animals during nap time. where he actually ended up sleeping i have no idea.
looks comfy huh?
Start 'em young, that's what I say.
What beats a pint-size lawn chair and some chips? Not much.
Pick your ball up and run towards the hole with putter in hand.
Drop the ball in the hole.
Accept the applause and "hoorays" from your family with gratitude, grace and dignity.
Repeat the whole process, but this time check out the angles of the green before dropping your ball in.
Now that we're home, he keeps on asking to go on an "outing" to go putt-putt. Hey, on the upside, my short game may really improve as putt-putting becomes a favorite pass-time for our family. (Just as a side-note: I, Kristi, was the overall winner that night beating out, Ben, Ashley, Mom and Dad. Had Byron been able to be with us, it might have been a different story, but I'm taking the victory and running with it.)
I had to put this picture in to get Ashley since she was the one taking the pictures always.
Connor and Grandpa. My Dad immediately offered to take Connor back to the gaming area while I got some food and relaxed. They had a great time but Connor wore Grandpa out! He had to call for reinforcements which happily came.
Connor did this ball game 3 times and loved it. The only problem was trying to coax all the kids out when the time was up. The worker joked he needed a pole with a hook on it to fish them all out.
Connor was one of the last we were able to coax out onto the slide.
He also loved this obstacle course. Once again, the only problem we had was coaxing him out. He'd get to the end and then turn back before Ashley or I could snag him. A little high school girl had to go in after him. We called it quits on the games after that. He had worn three adults out!
We went to the Carmel Parade in the morning and got to see the fire trucks and police cars before it poured. Gotta love Indiana weather. Connor kept on saying "Hooray! Parade!" I think it was a hit.
Getting hands washed after the desert exhibit. He was pretty thrilled by all the turtles and lizards.
His first of two rides on the carousel. Once again, thanks to Nana for providing the tickets.
At the farm.
He spotted a playground at the zoo that was teaming with kids. This slide was his favorite and the static and his hair cracked us up.
Aunt Peggy is fun, fun, fun! Connor loved her and loved being at their home. We've concluded that people of all ages like being with Aunt Peggy.
One of the funniest things we did that night was play softball: Terry Myers family vs. Randy Myers family. Sadly, the Randy Myers family lost (mostly thanks to our ex-college baseball player Dad who struck out every time trying to hit a home run.):) Connor was joyous running around, chasing balls and lightning bugs.
