2.16.2009

Frankie's Milestones


IMG_5588, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

For me, it’s both the little and big things that happen that strike me as “milestones”…or are just generally amusing and impressive. Frankie never ceases to impress me with his razor sharp memory and bargaining techniques. Some recent activities of note:

-Frankie correctly uses the word “dissipate” in a sentence
-Frankie poops by himself on the potty (it doesn’t happen everyday but the fact that it’s happened a few times really impresses me)
-Says “Are You TEASING me?” when you make a joke; makes a joke and then smiles and says, “I’m just TEASING you!”
-Sing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” in its entirely (even the falsetto parts) for anyone who will listen
-Undying love for balloons and balls continues unabated
-Tells me that when he gets bigger he’ll be able to fly
-Told me the other day that comets are made of gas, dust and ice*
-Points out the planet Venus in the sky. Reminds me that we can see it because “its cloud reflect the light”* (*from a book on the solar system he received for Christmas)
-Bowls a 65 without my help (with bumpers)
-Caught him licking sprinkles off the bottom of his feet
-Frankie humor: “What kind of cracker jacks do birds eat?” “Grackle jacks!”

Frankie Bowls!


fman_bowls, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

2.08.2009

Miniature Golf w/ Frankie

The kid's got mad skillz.

2.03.2009

Cookin' with Frankie


cookin3, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie loves to cook, and he'll pretty much eat anything he has a hand in preparing. On this night, we had green beans, broccoli, zuchini, and brown rice. Very healthy.

Lickin' Lemon


Lickin' Lemon, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

drummin' at Vinay's


drummin' at Vinay's, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Maybe this ball would make a good drumstick


drummin' at Vinay's3, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie and Dada had a playdate at his friend Vinay's a couple of weeks ago. The drum kit was a big hit, and of course, Frankie figured out a way to incorporate balls into the mix.

L.O.V.E. golf


minigolf3, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Look out, Tiger.


minigolf6, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Into the whale's mouth


minigolf11, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

and out the whale's butt


minigolf10, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Hey, WTF?!


minigolf17, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

I know how to deal with this...


minigolf16, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Give me a sec...


minigolf15, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Gotcha!


minigolf14, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Feedin' the Pig at Peter Pan Mini Golf


minigolf19, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie discovered the wonder and magic of miniature golf last weekend. Suffice to say it was a huge hit (we were back there again today).