Joss and locomotion

Mommy needed to clean the kitchen and prepare dinner and Daddy was finishing a project for work, so for 20 min, they plopped Paul and Joss down - Paul on the couch, and Joss on his back on the floor mat - with Sid the Science Kid for distraction. Suddenly, Mommy heard a muted thumping noise, and went to investigate. This is what she saw:

Joss rolled over, scooted backwards from that white floor mat in the background all the way to the door, and was batting it against the wall. Uh-oh.

October 13, 2010

Cousin Selene's Wedding

October 9, 2010 was our cousin Selene's wedding in Mystic, CT. The whole family was there - Safta Sheila even came up to babysit Paul and Joss in the hotel room. =)

Grandpa Steve takes in the beautiful waterfront view. . .

Uncle Marty and Aunt Ina

Randi was Maid-of-Honor.

Sophia got to carry Selene's train.

The bride and groom, Selene and Rich!

Cousin Marvin entertains Joss. . .

Bride and Joss!

Grandma Shelly, Paul, and Jonah.

Good morning, cousin Shira!

Aunt Ina and Selene.

Bubbie Rose had a blast at the wedding.

Joss enjoyed seeing all the extended family, too.

Bubbie Rose, Paul and Joss!

Playing Hooky with Daddy

On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, Daddy decided to play hooky with his boys. It was too rainy to do an outdoor activity, so we went to the Boston Children's Museum.

Paul loved the giant rope/platform/climbing maze in the entryway. . .


He was also a fan of the lower-tech attractions. . .

Joss was fascinated by the fish in the baby playroom.


He had to stand up to watch them!

After enjoying separate activities, the boys reunited to share some books. . .




Later that night, Joss developed a deep cough that alarmed Mommy and Daddy enough that Daddy took him to the doctor's office. It was only a cold, nothing to worry about, but we did learn that Joss weighed 17.2 pounds!

And the Pumpkins!

After apple picking, we just had to stop for pumpkins!

Paul sees the one he wants!

It's a Paul pumpkin! We also got a big Daddy pumpkin, a smaller Mommy pumpkin, and a wee little Joss pumpkin.

Joss approves.

Mommy and Paul checking out the field of sunflowers.

October 3, 2010

Apple Picking 2010

On October 3, 2010, we continued the family tradition of apple picking! We love going to Doe Orchards, and even though it was a little later in the season than we usually go, we still had a great time - and good pickins. . .

Yummy!!

Let's go find some more!

Daddy gives Paul a lift.

Daddy gives Joss a lift.

It's really difficult to get the three of them to look in the same direction at the same time.

gotta get the good apples all the way at the top of the tree!

Cheese, er, Appleeeee!

Stretch!

Oh noes, Paul, don't fall!

Don't worry Joss - I gots it!

See - got the apple!

ORLY?

Nom nom nom. . .wait, I need teeths!! Must grow teeths for next year!

Mommy (with teeth) and Joss (without teeth).

Happy 3rd Birthday Paul!

Darling Paul - you are three years old!! You talk in (often complicated) sentences, are a kind and conscientious big brother, and have (just this weekend) given up your beloved binky. We're still working on the potty training, but nobody's perfect. You have learned to swim (with a floaty-bubble thingy), and sing songs about the fall. You are often stubborn and aggravatingly single-mindedly focused on nonessential tasks (you get that from both sides of your parentage), but your are just as often loving and funny and helpful. You love hugs and kisses and fart jokes. You are a wonderful boy, and we are proud to be your parents. Happy Birthday, Paul. This is going to be a great year.

Presents from Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Steve - for Paul, but delivered on Daddy's birthday! Is that crazy or what? Crazy awesome!

Then, on Paul's birthday proper, Safta came over to visit and decorate the hallway by his bedroom with streamers and balloons and cheerful dinosaur signs. Paul's swim class all sang Happy Birthday to him, and Mommy made pizza and a brownie cake for dinner!

Blow out the candles, Paul!

Laughing at something Joss was doing. . .

On Sunday, we had Paul's birthday party at a playgym, with most of his day care class and a few more non-daycare friends. Paul loved just hanging out. . .

. . .and being a dinosaur on parade!

Balls are very funny. The "leader" called for the kids to put the ball on their noses. Most of the kids brought the ball up to their faces. Paul put the ball on the floor and bent over to put his nose on it. Mommy, Daddy, and Uncle Eric thought that was hi-larious.

More candles to blow out! This time on mini cupcakes - yummmm!

After a very nice 2 hour nap, it was time to open presents - oh the fun and paper carnage!
Presents!!!