Quiet Sunday

We took another day to regroup before the upcoming week.  Of course, this did not mean we did not start out early.  Bubeaner does not know the meaning of sleeping in, at least not yet.  This will probably not be an issue during his teenage years.

Dad was amazing this morning making sure that Bubeaner was fed (not just snacking on cheerios) early in the morning.  He even read and played with him before Momma even woke up.  Part of the morning Dad spent fixing Bubeaner's favorite toy.  It's a crazy musical machine that pops balls out.

Bubeaner is certain other things, not just balls, should be used with this toy.  We have found legos, blocks and a multitude of other items in there.  Thankfully, most are small enough that they are not stuck in the tube.  We attempted to explain that only certain balls fit in there.

Bubeaner was not convinced.

Actually today was mainly spent convincing him that certain toys are meant to be used in specific ways.  The next toy we had issues with was the little "walker" from Grandma.  Bubeaner had refused to use it previously; the first time he used it he face-planted.  He's refused to use it since.  However, we (Momma and Dad) decided to try it again now that Bubeaner is more confident on his feet and almost walking.

 

He was not very sure at first.  But he did agree to use it.  He even walked all the way up and down the hallway with it.  At one point, his little eyes lit up when he realized he could get access to more things when walking.  He's funny.  (Did you notice his cool little sneakers?  He really looks like a little boy with his new shoes.)

In the afternoon, Dad thought we deserved a little reward and took us for a little ice cream treat.  We try not to give Bubeaner too many sweets, but a little doesn't hurt.  And even now aunt Pau and Dad (Momma does not do ice cream) share their ice cream with him.  This way he gets a taste but doesn't eat too much.  Needless to say, Bubeaner absolutely L O V E D it!  He could not get it fast enough.  The extra sugar probably also played a role in Bubeaner refusing to take his afternoon nap.  Thankfully, he was not grumpy and difficult in the evening.

 

But then again, it's hard to be grumpy when your godfather (uncle Jeff) brings you an awesome new toy!  He had to wait until it was put together.  And it took a L O N G time to put together.  (Why do toy manufactures make it so difficult?  You need an engineering degree and a vast tool collection to put some of these things together.)  He was finally able to get in and enjoy his new Vroom Vroom Coupe!  (He actually made the "vroom vroom" sound when he was in it.)

Look at this handsome boy in his first car!

 

We did have some technical difficulties.  He is just, barely, tall enough for his feet to reach the floor.  And he knows he's supposed to move his feet... but somehow, Bubeaner has not grasped that he really needs to actually add pressure too.  He looks like Fred Flinstone with his little feet moving at top speed, but going nowhere.  And, of course, we discussed that there are proper ways to exit too.  

 

 

He had to learn the hard way that trying to crawl under the steering wheel does not work very well.  Bubeaner tried it a couple of times before he agreed with us.  Of course, the best part was cruising down the hallway with your best friend right next to you.

As to Bubita?  We are convinced she's going to follow in uncle Ivan's steps.  She spends most of the day throwing taekwondo punches and kicks.  And our little martial artist is getting pretty good at it.  She almost made Momma jump during lunch when she threw a pretty powerful kick.  Bubeaner was even able to feel one.  Although, he did not realize it was Bubita.