lights out

today, panzer had his first power outage.  this is when mommy learned that the only time he has ever seen a candle is on a birthday -- and he is not above running up to your birthday cake in the middle of the singing to rob you of the joy of blowing out your own candles.

much bodily injury was threatened to keep the candles lit...

Healthy

Today, panzer did a little health screening while i drank coffee and ate a donut in the Safeway.  Mostly he likes the Spanish-SPEAKING lady who reads the directions to him.

mohs mohs bo bohs

today, panzer discovered the name game.  pat on the back for mommy listening to oldies, instead of mind-numbing disney radio.  it created 15 additional minutes of entertainment so far.

p's obvious favorite is mohs -- he says "let's try mohs" every other time.

mohs mohs bo bohs
banana fana fo fohs
me mi mo ohs
moo-oohs

gifts

today, panzer and i were running through all of his blankets and friends and puzzles and who gave them to him (because he is beyond spoiled by all his grandmas, aunties, friends, etc.... so everything came from somewhere.)

then he asked:  what gave me you, mommy?

what a sweet way boy.  granny todd and papa tom gave me to you, p.

dishwashin'

today, panzer told me he did not want me to put his sippy cups in the dishwasher.  he wants them washed by hand in the sink.

ok, princess.

pedal to the metal

today, panzer told me to slow down.

we were driving home from the babysitter in the truck, and the conversation went like this:

p:  mommy, i want you to go slow.  don't go fast.
mommy:  panzer, it's rude to be a backseat driver.  even when you're in the front seat.
p:  don't go fast, it's a speed bump!  go slow.  push on that one with your foot.
mommy:  you mean this one ... the brake pedal?
p:  yes!  push on that one and go slow.
mommy:  (obeying and thinking okaaaaay, how do you know what a brake pedal is?)

into the jungle

today, panzer was paying attention while we drove through a particularly lush area of cottonwood -- enough to ask "mommy, is there a snake in that jungle?"

he continues to amaze.  how does he know what a jungle is?  we live in arizona!  and how does he know a snake lives in a jungle?  again, we live in arizona!  (and snakes live in the dirt here!)

TWO.

today, panzer woke up and said "mommy, i have two holes."

mommy:  oh yeah?  where are they?
p:  in my nose.

boogers

today, panzer asked me "what's that on your nose, mommy?"

it was a booger.  at least i know i won't be allowed out of the house looking foolish.

view from the top

today, panzer showed me his mint.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

(p.s. can't beat the skull jeans and monkey boots... stylin')

bouncin'

today, panzer fell in love with the bounce house.

(which apparently is only $100 for a 24-hour rental.  mommy is storing this information in her back pocket for the next time she needs a nap!)

playtime

today, panzer played.

let's not forget what he does best.

panzer, vampire hunter.

today, panzer asked for some medicine because mohs had some.  sneaky mommy gave him a cup full of juice out of the minced garlic jar.

p took a sip and asked "is this garlic, mommy?"

smartest. baby. ever.  what 2-year-old recognizes the taste of garlic?

the cook is in.

today, panzer insisted on an apron.

vroom part dos

today, panzer gave mohs some gas.

the next best thing to riding is pushing!  they make a great team.

happy birthday mommy!

today, panzer wished mommy a happy birthday a million times.  (he knows that cake is at least tangientally related to birthdays...)  he even let me almost kiss him.

<3

an officer and a gentleman

today, panzer was actually polite.

daddy:  you are an officer and a gentlman.
panzer:  no, i not a gentle-man.  i panzer.

pack and ship

today, panzer practiced for when i ship him off to grandma's.

dos

today, panzer impressed me.  he has been able to count to ten for a looong time (when he feels like it).  however, rather than count, today, he grabbed mohs' cup from him and ran up to me yelling "mommy!  i have two cups!"  he actually understands what two means, and not just the word that comes after one.

cheeser

today, panzer made this face.

who can resist?

naked frog dance

i think the title says it all.

spicy

today, panzer drank salsa out of a straw.

sometimes he's just like his dad...

taco night

today, panzer had his first taco night.

i'm not sure what's best ... blaming mohs for the mess or offering to eat food off the floor.

helicopter birds

today, panzer discovered hummingbirds.

here is the conversation as it was reported to me:

panzer:  look at these little helicopters!
my boss:  those are called humingbirds.
panzer:  no!  they are helicopter birds.

smartest.  baby.  ever.

racing

today, panzer completed his first 2k.  it took a speedy 41 minutes for him to half-bike, half-walk, back track, stop for cars, look at the "dirty" (verde) river, wave at his fans, etc. and finally cross the finish line.

but he is one of the stars of the online verde independent gallery for the loven family run (benefitting the local hospice organization).

creme filling.

today, panzer was the center of the sandwich.

mushroom

today, panzer tried mushrooms again, even after telling me they were yucky.  they were a hit, sauteed -- better than daddy can do with them!

P is not a picky eater.  he thinks things are yucky, usually only when there is a cupcake lurking in the background.

yarrr

today, panzer checked me out with his good eye.

<3

brother mohs

today, panzer grabbed mohs around the waist, held him tight and screamed "no, this my brother mohs!"

cute!  but the panzer death grip is also worrisome on my little baby (though to be fair, mohs is probably <10 pounds down from P).  thankfully, i was able to extricate mohs safely a few minutes later when the passion died down.

santa pez

today, panzer discovered pez.

a noteworthy day in every life...

egg hunt

today, panzer had an easter egg hunt.  he was considerably better than last year, especially once he remembered the eggs were filled with goodies.

he even found this one ... silly easter bunny.

i've got a sunset in my veins

today, panzer said:  mommy, that the sun?
mommy:  no baby, that's the sun SET.  the sun is going down.

quiet.

panzer: mommy, i want hold that sunset in my hands.  i not reach it!  i want it.

hair part dos

today, panzer got his second haircut.  he was patient, proving that he will do anything for a quarter's worth of jelly beans from the candy dispenser.

she took a lot more off this go-round than the first, but he looks so cute and grown up!  and the curls remain ... and i am confident we'll be back to einstein before you know it.

cupcake monster

today, panzer got almost as excited about a cupcake as mommy does!

wagon

today, panzer told me he wanted a wagon for mohs' birthday.  here's how it went:

p:  mommy, i have wagon?
mommy:  maybe you can have a wagon for your birthday, if you're a good boy.
p:  it's my birthday, mommy?
mommy:  no baby, your birthday is not until october and it's only march.
p:  it's mohs birthday?
mommy:  ummm, not until may, but it is a lot closer than your birthday.
p:  i have wagon for mohs' birthday.

(i guess it's settled....)

hairy dude

today, panzer grew a beard and mustache.  i'm resigned to the factthat i will never get a picture that does his bubble facial hair justice.  but he proudly and loudly proclaims that he has a beard and a mustache every time :)

these are a few of my favorite things.

today, panzer fell asleep on his couch with all his favorite things.

ticket to ride

today, panzer horrified mommy.

not sure how i'm going to make it past age 16....

pump-pump-pump-it-up!

today, panzer pumped up my tires.

i'm not even kidding, he can actually use that thing.

big bro part dos

today, panzer insisted on snuggling with Mohs.  it doesn't happen often, but when it does, Mohs is happily tolerant of the vice grip.

help part 100000

today, panzer helped mommy mix up some formula for mohs.

it cannot be mentioned enough how much money we spend on toys, and how little interest P shows in anything other than tools of daily living.

hiding

today, panzer thought he found a good hiding place.

until mommy needed an ice cream.  brrrrr.

don't squish my brother

today, panzer just had a regular old day in the tub, singing songs and being silly.

alligators

today, panzer dubbed everything that opens and closes an "alligator."  clothespins, tongs, hairbows, the chip clip -- whatever you can find he says "you open those alligators, mommy?"

big brother fun

today, panzer helped me nic-name Mohs "slimer."

although they are equally deserving of the name after blue ring pops and weeks of allergy-inducing snot fits, p refuses to accept the name for himself, but happily asks me "is this slimer?" whenever he sees Mohs.

rollin' part tres

today, panzer rolled away.

mine

today, panzer got in the habit of asking me "what's this song" for every song that comes on in the car.  he likes the oldies station because he likes to hear that "the turtles" are singing.

p:  mommy, what's this song?
mommy:  this is michael jackson.
p:  this your cal-jackson?
mommy:  no, it's michael jackson.
p:  this yours?
mommy:  no, not mine, michael.

mine is obviously a very popular and meaningful word in our lives...

acrobatics

today, panzer tried his best to bust his ass in the bathtub.

better luck getting mommy to the ER next time!

p.s. nice farmer's tan for march.

the cure

today, panzer was watching the lorax for the 900th consecutive time.  when the once-ler cut down the first tree, p reported:  the lorax sad mommy?

mommy:  yes, baby, he's sad the once-ler cut down the tree.
p:  that teddy bear sad too.  he needs a popsicle.

i agree -- he does need a popsicle.

monkey-ing around.

today, panzer got some new monkey boots from granny todd.  2 of his favorite things -- p is in love.

c'mon ride the train

today, panzer took daddy for a ride on his choo-choo.

it was a short ride in distance -- the caboose was a little loaded down -- long ride in FUN!

pretty

today, panzer told mommy she was pretty.  i documented the moment whether i agreed or not:

dentist part tres

today, panzer went to the dentist.  he is so excited to have leti and dr. montes clean his teeth. :)

and to help of course... we are no stranger to "i do it myself..."

hold my hand

today, panzer crossed the street -- i told him he needed to hold my hand.

he clasped his hands together and said "i hold my own hand!"

castle

today, panzer asked me "what's that castle?"

mommy:  that's the cement plant.
p:  lee work at that castle?

an eye problem

today, panzer complained that mohs was looking at him in the car.  we have a lot to look forward to.

of course, when it's dark outside, he complains loudly because he can't see mohs.  so... pick your poison.

pizza chef

today, panzer made his own pizza.

he ate most of the ingredients (including the raw dough) but eventually earned his pizza chef tattoo.

so street.

et.

hip-hip-pop

today, panzer read a story about mommy.

yes, he found me -- i am the overdressed hippo carrying the giant cake.

talk to the hand

today, panzer was talking on the phone to granny todd.  since he gets distorted in the sound waves (and i am the most impressive panzer-translator in existence), i try to help my mom out by prompting.  for example:

p:  jibber jabber jibber jabber bike jibber jabber
mommy:  oh, are you telling granny todd that you wrote your bike today?

today, when i tried to throw my mom a bone, panzer put his hand out and told me to "stop. stop talking to me."

sorry mom, you're on your own from here on out.

egg

today, panzer brought eggs home from the babysitter that he "picked" and washed himself.

he's a proud papa (but mommy's not taking any chances ... breakfast!)

kids don't play with too many knives

today, panzer grabbed a knife off the counter.  when i told him it was sharp and he needed to give it to me, he started flailing his little arms around to prevent me from grabbing it.  don't tell him that worked ...

but then he knicked himself in the eye, prompting me to remind him that "you're going to poke your eye out." at least "knives are sharp" now has some meaning instead of just being some more useless dribble mommy keeps repeating...

no. it's a wagon.

today, panzer insisted that the hippos were riding in a wagon.
mommy:  um, i think that's a wheelbarrow.
p:  no.  (very authoritativelyl...)  it's a wagon.

tongs

today, panzer ate his dinner with tongs.

holes

today, panzer asked me "whats this hole in my penis?"

not ready.

mountain biker

today, panzer took me for a mountain bike ride.

i know we report on his bike a lot but p loves his bike.  he is a talented little 2-year-old mountain bike rider -- pushes up the rocks and coasts right on down without a second thought.

poison control part dos

today, panzer necessitated his second call to poison control.  this time for fingernail polish to the eye.  thankfully they're in the speed dial from last time.

(for you curious parents -- rinse the eye with lukewarm water for 15-20 minutes, wait 30 minutes and if the eye is still bothering them, go to the ER.  p was fine after the water.)

of course, mommy can't blame him for wanting glitter on his eyes.

busted

today, panzer crashed his bike in the house and busted his head on the wall.  he's got a pretty sweet bruise above his right eye.

mommy tried to offer him some ice, but the best we could do was mohs' teether.  which mohs had something to say about...

simple pleasures

today, panzer told me he was happy.

p:  happy happy mommy, i happy!
mommy:  why are you happy?
p:  because i naked!  ahahahahaha.

5 o'clock shadow

today, panzer got his hands on daddy's razor and ran around announcing "i shave my chin!"

back to being smooth as a baby's bottom.