Round 2

Gerrit made it 2 weeks before another cold got the best of him. He's back with a snotty nose. His spirits seem fine though. More of a pain for us trying to keep that nose wiped and snot off of us! Its getting to be that time of year; I'm curious to see how many colds he gets this season!

He didn't eat much for dinner which isn't unusual - his better meals are definitely breakfast and lunch. But he just had a snack - left over Belgium waffle that has been sitting on his 'food tarp' for a few days. I should see what else is down there and get it before Gerrit does! How gross; he didn't seem to mind the crunchiness because it is all gone! Guess I should take that has a hint to shake it out one of these days. It truly is amazing how much food ends up on the tarp in such a short amount of time.

New Fettish

I shouldn't be admitting this but I will because it is too funny. (Adam won't be happy about this being publicized). Anyways, Gerrit use to love to play with socks and would wear them around his neck or throw them etc. Well I think he has a new love - my underwear! After doing laundry I fold it and put it in piles in the basement to be taken up. Well, Gerrit loves to grab all the laundry and mess it up after I took the time to fold it. He now seems to pick out my underwear and wear it around his neck or whip it in the air. (No, I didn't take a picture of it!) I think it's funny - Adam doesn't. Adam would rather see Gerrit wear his around his neck then mine. When I asked Adam why - he said because he was a guy! As I write this Gerrit is playing with my laptop case and putting the strap around his neck. Maybe the kid just likes wearing things around his neck - no matter what it is.

Duluth

We had a nice short trip to Duluth. We stayed in a hotel with a pool and Gerrit and I hung out while Adam and dentist Dave raced the evening race under the lights. Gerrit and I went swimming and dined at a fine establishment next to the hotel (left w/ no car) - Country Kitchen (it really was quite disgusting but we made the best of it). The pool was nice and hot tub was even better we thought. Surprisingly Gerrit went to bed well considering we all slept in the same room. I had to sit in the dark for a few minutes but then was able to knit and watch Big 10 football quietly. Here is Gerrit's favorite part of the hotel:

We may have a safe cracker in the family!

Gerrit and I did attend the Sunday race. We stopped at friends' of friends' home who we've met through the cycling community. Gerrit and I hung out there while Adam and Dave went to the race venue early and help finish setting up the course (friend of friend put the 2 races on). Gerrit had fun chasing their dogs and the dogs had fun chasing him too. He fell asleep on the way to the race (10 min. from their home!) so he missed the 1st half of dad's race! When he woke up he enjoyed seeing the bikers and being outside.

The happy family overlooking the race and a beautiful view of Lake Superior:

The view minus the happy family.

Mom and Me Hat

I took off the 'mom hat' and went for a run this morning - by myself! When I returned home I was hoping to keep that 'me hat' on a bit longer and enjoy a few minutes stretching and drinking water (not too much to ask). Well, it wasn't more than 30 sec. after I walked in that the 'me hat' was thrown off and the 'mom hat' forced back on. Gerrit noticed I was home and of course wanted to be by me. I was able to get my water and when I sat down, he wanted some. Here I just ran 5 miles and my son was taking control of my water! How does a 17 month old get control so fast and easily? Not only did he drink most of my water, when I tried to stretch, he thought I was a jungle gym and climbed on me -jumping up and down once he was on top of me. So much for wearing my 'me hat' a little longer. I guess the 'mom hat' is pretty much glued on for the next 18 years...


PS - we are off to Duluth for bike races (yes, one tonight under the lights and one tomorrow). Here's hoping to a good nights sleep for all of us in a hotel room! :)

Studious?

Gerrit found Adam's old glasses that he uses for cycling. He knows he shouldn't play with them but seeing Adam wasn't around and I was too lazy to take them away, he had fun for a few minutes. Here is Gerrit looking quite studious:


Adam joined us a bit later (after Gerrit had his fill with Adam's glasses). Adam enjoys cotton candy - so does Gerrit. I'm not sure if studious people like cotton candy. Hmmm...

Mystery Solved

I am a bit anal when it comes to toys. I don't like to lose them so periodically I double check to see that all the sports balls are accounted for as well as nesting cups/blocks. Well, one nesting cup has been missing for almost a week! It has been bugging me and I've searched all the typical spots. With Gerrit throwing things these days, who knows where things end up! (And I know some of you are saying, get use to it - toys are lost all the time!) Well, Gerrit was stacking his nesting cups and will only stack so far b/c he knows when they don't 'fit together' he has the wrong order. So I decided I would find that silly purple cup tonight....and I did on the first try! It was hidden behind the couch cushions! I feel like I can sleep again - until the next toy goes missing....

Liberating

I usually write about Gerrit and Adam, but not this time. I'm writing about me! My new favorite thing is to drive home with the windows open and the radio cranked. Going 75 mph, my hair going wild, the warm temps, and singing to the radio is very liberating. I feel so much better when I get home. You should try it some time...