Spots Are For More Than Just Dogs

I've got spots. Spots are places around the house where you might find me doing just about anything. I have a spot over here. I have a spot over there. If you're not careful, you may walk into one of my spots and not even know it. So what is it about these spots that make them, well, a spot? I guess a spot is my spot because only I go there. It's not like you'll ever see daddy hanging out in one of my spots. He's too big. You might think all my spots are happy places but there's one that I'm not so crazy about. I'll show you that one last.

Spot #1

This is one of my oldest and favoritest spots because for over two years of my life (think about it. that's a long time!) I slept here, played here, watched movies here and found my pacis here.

Spot #2

Here's my new favorite spot. I'm a big boy so I need a big boy bed. Not only do I sleep and find pacis here but it's still a place for me to play.

Spot #3

This is a pretty fun spot because I usually get to play with baby Lauren here. For a while baby Lauren slept here and then I did so I was a little confused as to what exactly this spot was for but now we only play here. I'm not so confused anymore.

Spot #4

My drawing spot. I love to draw. I draw circles, triangles, squares, the sun, choo-choos, and all sorts of stuff. Thanks again, Uncle Thomas and Aunt Becky. A great spot!

Spot #5

This is a new comfy-cozy spot that mommy made for me. It's kind of a secret spot because it's hiding. I like to go here and have quiet time with my movies.

Spot #6

Remember that not-so-happy spot I was talking about? This is my time-out chair. I don't like to get time-outs. I get time-outs when I don't play gentle with baby Lauren. I'm sorry, baby Lauren.


You never know where you'll find me in LANDEN'S WORLD!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee . . .

. . . eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! The fair came to town and landed two streets away. I even had funnel cake for the first time. Doing some good sliding here in LANDEN'S WORLD!

The Olympic Slide from Brian Giambalvo on Vimeo.

Why I Like the Park

It's no secret. I like the park. So does my sister. What's not to like? When I was younger I'd say I was more of a playground guy because the playground had swings.


But I kinda grew out of the swings. I still love the playground and we tend to go there more than the park because it's closer. However, when we're feeling a little giddy and want something more, it's Prospect Park all the way! I especially like going there with friends. It gives us time to catch up on the local happenings.


Plus there's more space for me to just sort some things out and set some goals for the future. There are certain things that I'd like to see accomplished before I turn three. Potty training?


But mainly it's the chance to be with friends. This is Maggie.


And here are some of my other friends. You don't get this kind of fun at the playground.


Also at the park, people are far less likely to judge you if, say, your pants fall down. I mean these things do happen. Looking for a belt here in LANDEN'S WORLD!

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream . . .

. . . for ICE CREAM! There are a few certainties in my life: mommy and my baby sister never sneeze just once, daddy tells me to be quiet when baby Lauren sleeps, there's always someone waiting to hug me when I wake up and I like ice cream. Don't believe me? I like to eat it, serve it and even try different variations of it. So when the ice cream shop around the corner is practically giving it away you know I'm gonna be first in line. The whole concept of money still eludes me, except for the fact that I like playing with it (thanks, daddy). But mommy did say the store was giving away scoops for just a couple pennies.


Speaking of ice cream, I had some in the park the other day. Here are a couple before and after shots.

BEFORE

AFTER

Making a mess and loving it here in LANDEN'S WORLD!

Hippity Hop!

Before bed the other night, mommy said a giant bunny would come visit in the middle of the night. Talk about a recipe for nightmares. You really expect me to fall asleep after being told something like that? Well, she also added that he wouldn't come if I didn't fall asleep and he'd be bringing candy. CANDY! You need not say more. Zzzzzzzzz. Better yet, he brought bouncy balls!


Apparently he had some time on his hands after visiting our house and decided to hide some eggs in our courtyard. Some of the eggs were pretty easy to find but others, well let's just say daddy and I were still finding them a week later.


For me it wasn't about how many eggs I could find, rather, what was in each egg. That's why in the end some of my friends had 20 eggs but I only had 8 - I was opening up each egg after I found it.


Checking out my loot in LANDEN'S WORLD!

I Wuv Wu Dada

There's a First Time For Everything

I'm starting to count on my fingers. One poker chip. Two poker chips. So with that I'm also noticing things that are happening for the first time. Here is a list of some recent firsts for me. I have a scooter that I love to ride around the house. I really wanted to take it outside but mama and dada said I have to wear a helmet like my cousin Ava. First helmet! If I could wear it to bed, I would.


Dada said he would take me to the park the other day but I was getting a little tired of the park near our house so I said, "New park!" First visit to the park with the sandbox this year! It was so nice out that I even got to take my shoes off.


We went to visit some of mama's friends the other night for dinner. They live in our neighborhood but way past mama's school. That's really far so mama and dada thought they'd treat me to something special. First time on the bus! Every time the bus stopped I thought it was our stop. I think I said, "we're here!" about twelve times (yes I can count to twelve).


Nana bought my little sister a giant ducky for the bathtub. It looked like so much fun for Lauren that I thought I'd give it a go. First time in the duck! Rubber ducky, you're the one, you make bath time so much fun.


Today was a very special day. Just like my visit to the park, I experienced something that I had done in the past, many, many, many, many times, but, hadn't yet this year. Something so big and so exciting as this definitely needed to be announced. First time eating ice cream outside this year! Folks, that's big in my book.


Of course I shall be expecting ice cream each and every day. Luckily I have two parents who will happily join me. Lauren, I can't wait until you have your first taste of ice cream. Enjoying my chocolate ice cream in LANDEN'S WORLD!