Relivin' My Childhood

When I was little I always wanted flip flops with the elastic strap across the back. I saw these on clearance and bought them, not even paying attention to sizing. They happen to fit Gerrit right now (and not for much longer).



The first time I put them on him, he didn't like the strap between his toes. He took them off right away. I didn't take into account that strap would feel funny for the first time and wasn't too upset that he didn't like them. I forgot about them until Gerrit picked them up and wanted them on (did I say he has a shoe fettish?). So I put them on him today and he loved them! They are not the best for bike riding but he looks cool.

Win-Win

I figured out how to make Gerrit and myself happy: bring the trike INSIDE!

My principal gave Gerrit this bike this week (her 2 boys used it). It fits him perfectly - if he could only figure out how to pedal, my back would much appreciate it! Gerrit is always so upset when we have to go inside. By bringing the bike inside, we both would be happy!

Latest Obsessions

For some reason Gerrit is obsessed with looking for toe jam. If he finds it, I must remove it!

Another obsession is with shoes . He loves to put them on, larger the better. He even removes my inserts before putting them on! (After putting these on, he walked to the door expecting to be able to go outside because he had 'shoes' on!)

Park Play

 

Last week we met our friends at the park while the guys went on a ride. Gerrit was playing well on the playground with Abby until Paul showed up with his scooter. Gerrit didn't need the playground anymore! Luckily Paul is very patient with Gerrit and helped him 'ride' the scooter. (The scrape in Gerrit's nose is from falling off a ladder earlier on the playground - he must've thought his legs were long enough to climb down the ladder!)

There's No Place Like Zumbrota

We decided to take a short walk tonight before the rain hit. We made it as far as across the street before we stopped - and talked to the neighbors. They happen to own the movie theater and sent us on the rest of the walk with popcorn for all! Gerrit had his own little cup and Adam and I each had our own. It felt funny walking down the street eating movie theater popcorn! Only in Zumbrota! :)

The temperature has dropped and the dark clouds are upon us. I hear the sweet sound of rain (yes, a few windows are open!) and love the smell that comes with it. I'd like to say that my son is sound asleep; however, I hear him doing something in his crib. Playing hard all day, wearing shorts for the first time, and being in the sun should tire him out! We shall see as the night progresses if that is true.

Yep, That Early

If you are ever driving by our house at 7 am, don't be shocked to see Gerrit 'riding' his bike.

Yep, that is what we did this morning before heading off our separate ways for the day.

It's could be a long summer!

(I think we need to finish the porch!)

The Hunt

After church and breakfast, we had a little egg 'hunt' in the house. Gerrit got 2 Easter "baskets" this year: bottom left was from us and the one next to it is from Omah and Opah. Gerrit didn't have to 'hunt' very hard to find his eggs but caught on fast. Adam followed him with his basket to put the eggs in it. He liked the basketball shaped ones and tried to dribble one (or see that it bounces) and realized it fell apart when he dropped it on the floor. We didn't give him candy seeing I didn't want to deal with the mess of chocolate/sticky goo. He didn't seem to mind either. A few eggs did have Match Box cars in them but the rest were empty. (He didn't go with out candy either - friends gave him a few eggs which were full of candy.)