Disney's Imagination Movers!

We took Wyatt to see the Imagination Movers at the Orpheum this past Saturday.  I think he was a bit overwhelmed but it was a fun afternoon.  For those of you who are familiar, this is really cute- Wyatt had me cut up some cheese for Warehouse Mouse.  You'll see it in the photos below.

Wyatt has his bag of cheese in his hand.

Rich

The Imagination Movers:  (left to right) Dave, Scott, Rich & Smitty.

Nina

Warehouse Mouse

Soccer!

I couldn't wait until Wyatt turned 3 because that would mean he's able to participate in sports.  Who's more excited- mom or Wyatt?  For the next 5 weeks Wyatt will be playing indoor soccer through the YMCA/Southdale.   We got there early, maybe too early.   He was enjoying kicking the ball with Daddy for about 15 minutes until it was time to engage with the other kids and coach Jeff, at that point, he was ready to go home.  We aren't going to be forceful and hopefully next week he'll have only soccer on his mind unlike this past week- we took him to Imagination Movers that afternoon so that's all he wanted to do.

Best Friends, Con't!!

We had the privilege to watch Luca overnight this past weekend.  It was all fun and games until it was time for bed- 10:45pm later.  I should have put Luca in the guest bedroom but of course thought it would be fun if they were in the same room.  Wyatt thought it was so cool he was having a sleep over but they wouldn't settle down.  Here's the prelude to bedtime...

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Popcorn and Water- now that's a snack!

Their renditon of "chesse!"

Time to wash those hands!

"Luca, here you go!"

Best Friends!

Luca came over for a playdate this week.  The boys have so much fun together.  Trucks, cars, puzzles, grocery shopping...you name, they did it.  Here is the only picture I got of them prior to playing with Play-Doh.
                         

Our Sick Little Man

Wyatt has been fighting a cold for over a week now.  Unfortunately it didn't just linger like the average two week cold, this one hit full force yesterday.  A terrible cough and 102 degree temps are taking a toll on him but he somehow manages to still make us laugh.  I'm hoping we kick this thing soon- mommy needs to sleep again.


Toddler Pharmacy



"Mommy, Go Away!"  He clearly isn't feeling well.



A lot of just lounging around today- emotionless.



Master Procrastinator!

Dan is traveling so Wyatt and I spent Valentine's Evening together watching How To Train Your Dragon- twice.  I ended the perfect evening by tucking him into bed.  Five minutes later he comes walking out of his bedroom and sits down next to me on the couch and says, "Mommy, I can't go in my room right now because my friends are sleeping- I'll be right back, stay there."  He proceeds to grab a blanket and goes back into his room.  "Mom, my friends needed to be covered up- I still can't go in there because they are sleeping."  As I tuck him in a second time- this is what I find...

Someone knows when daddy is gone!

Nickelodeon Universe

We spent Sunday afternoon at the Mall of America at Nickelodeon Universe with my mom and dad.  It was super busy and Wyatt went on a hand full of rides- but the best part of his day was the arcade.

Mana Pat's Birthday Celebration and Superbowl Party

We headed over to the Montgomery's for Pat's birthday celebration and to watch the Superbowl.  The kids wore each other out.  Wyatt and Micah wouldn't stop singing Happy Birthday to Mana Pat- it was a fun night!



Jemma with her Uncle Bruce



Woody!

It's been since Christmas when we implemented the Poopy Chart.  Wyatt received a big Buzz Lightyear for his birthday so of course he wanted big Woody as well.  We told him that he had to go poopy 5 times in the toilet and then he'd get his Woody (nice figure of speech, huh?).  It only took a month but he finally accomplished his goal and received Woody last night.  The look on his face was priceless when Dan pulled him out of the closet.  Now, he wants Jessie.....the Poopy Chart went back up, but now it's 10 times.  Is this potty training over yet.....sigh.

All About Comfort!

It's been cold these last couple of days.  Wyatt has been all about "keeping cozy."

Weekend with Jenny

Jenny Dack (Johnson) is my oldest and most dearest friend- we have literally known eachother since we were about 2 years old.  Time slips by and our lives get busy but when we finally got together Friday night for dinner and drinks it was like just yesterday.  We had so much fun catching up.  On Saturday Wyatt and I went out to their house.  Cole (9) and Addison (7) got a trampoline for Christmas so it was set up in the shop ready for use.  The kids had a blast together- despite the age difference.  We can't wait until next time.


Me and Jenny




Wyatt started to act like a clown.  He knew he was on stage and had everyone's attention so he was being goofy.




Miss Addison




Addy carrying the front loader that Cole gave Wyatt.  He loved Boca- their awesome Golden Retriever.



Girls Night Out- January

This is an evening I look forward to once a month.  We changed it up a bit for this month and scheduled a Friday evening instead.  It was so much fun and the food, wine and dessert were so good at Redstone in Eden Prairie.  Our waiter knew how to take care of us as well.  Koren and I were the first to arrive and he took a photo.  Everytime someone new showed up he just grabbed the camera and told us to say "Cheese!"  Perfect evening all around.



Koren and Me



Koren, Me and Megan

Jessie, Koren, Me and Megan

Jessie, Koren, Me, Megan and Sara

Me, Megan, Koren, Sara, Jessie and Megan H.

Stacy, Jessie, Koren, Me, Megan, Sara and Megan H.

Happy Birthday Mana Diane!

On Sunday we celebrated my mom's birthday.  Her love for spaghetti and meat sauce will never end and fortunately Scott makes one of the best sauces.  He had us over for a great dinner sans Dan and Sara- who were missed.  Thanks, Scott!

Papa Suess, Wyatt, Scott and Mana Diane

Me, Wyatt, Mana Diane and Scott



Of course Wyatt had to help blow out the candles



...and again

Scott and Wyatt being silly....as always!

Wyatt's 3 Year Stats

Wyatt had his 3yr check up today.  As always, he's super healthy.  The poor guy has been traumatized by the Doctor's office since his first visit- he was slightly jaundice at birth so on Day 5 we had to bring him in to draw more blood from his foot.  Since he's been so healthy we have only needed to go to the Doctor's office for his well baby visits which usually include shots.  I'd hate it too!  I promised him all day that he wouldn't have any shots because I was 99.9% sure.  I guessed wrong- he needed the second half of one.  We finally made it through and he feel asleep for three hours immediately leaving the parking lot.  Should make for an interesting night.

Weight:  31.5lbs (47%)
Height:  37.7"  (44%)

Potty Training

I had in my mind that Wyatt would be potty trained by the age of 2- wishful thinking, huh?  He was determined a couple of months ago but now he has no interest.  One of the many things we're doing is a potty chart for #2.  If he goes 5 times he gets his big Toy Story Woody figurine for a reward.  If you look in the previous post he's playing with Aidan's and wouldn't let go of it all night- so he wants it bad.  Here he is "trying" to go and everytime I went in to check on him he said to me, "Mommy, I'm almost done- I'm reading my magazine."  Typical guy...

Happy New Year!

Enough Said...

Dan with his sister, Kim

This is how the kids celebrated.