The Grumpy Funny Toddler

Here's one to remember.  Henry has been a cranky toddler most of the week due to a lingering virus.  His fever is long gone, but his tantrums and short fuse are making the rest of us dance on eggshells to keep the peace.  Tonight, after bath time (which was cut short because Henry continued to scoop water out of the tub), Henry and cuddled in his bed and he nursed a bit.  He looked up when Daddy came into the room and we were laughing and joking.  Henry looked down at me, laughing on his bed and burst into fresh giggles:  "Your Nana is laughing, Mommy!"  That's my two year old.

A Family Weekend



 Henry was quite ill from the middle of Friday night to Sunday morning and when he gained some energy, he had some tantrums.  These tantrums ranged from run of the mill to full-fledged toddler anger.  My poor boy was frustrated and still a little run down, even after his fever broke. 

 

Fortunately, he did reason to perk up a bit.  Chris set up a big boy bed in Henry's room.  Evelyn and Henry were both excited and eager to "help."   



Today was full of moments of like this. 

And this.

But, fortunately, there were also sweet moments.

Water colors are fun (and calming) for a while.

Evelyn, the preschooler

Evelyn has been learning some general aspects of Native American culture in preschool in preparation for Thanksgiving.  All of the preschoolers chose new names; Evelyn is Sparkly Star.  She is really in her element at preschool.  She talks to all of the kids after school and excitedly yells "'Bye!" or tries to set up play dates.  Evelyn knows, of course, that the kids themselves can't schedule these play dates.  She goes right to the source.  It's not at all uncommon for Evie to give me a rapid-fire "Hi Mom, look what I made!" before turning to find another mother and ask if she can set up a play date.   

Brother and Sister

We like to get into each other's business in this family.

Happy Halloween!

 

Henry really enjoyed the big bowl of candy.

A train and a cyclops!



Our very energetic girl

Evelyn was thrilled that her swim cap arrived in the mail today.
 

Tonight, Evelyn donned her new swim cap with her goggles and giggled herself silly upon catching a glimpse of her reflection in the sliding door.  Then, of course, Henry had a turn with the swim cap.  It was all quite entertaining.  When I asked for a picture, Evelyn danced and bounced around.  It was the perfect precursor to bedtime!

Over the weekend, Evelyn and I had one of our outtings at a cafe.  We had a great afternoon together.  She drew for at least half an hour and then decided to add stories to her illustrations.  She dictated them to me.  Mostly, the stories involved a rainy day, a rainbow, and an excited girl who went outside to play on the "sunny side" of the house. 

A family portrait (Henry is very tiny and Daddy, according to Evelyn, is actually the tall one with the bob haircut).

 

Henry and his get-a-way car