Sun - October 8, 2006
Who Farted?
Karin sent Aidan in to wake me up
today.
"Dad, come see Charlie and Lola on the computer."
"Okay." Grunt, groan, pulling my shirt on
We sat down at the computers.
He shows me Charlie and Lola. I compliment him on his fine pictures.
He says, "Who farted?"
I say, "Not me. It must have been you."
He thinks for a second...
He says, "It must be your breath."
Could be...
"Dad, come see Charlie and Lola on the computer."
"Okay." Grunt, groan, pulling my shirt on
We sat down at the computers.
He shows me Charlie and Lola. I compliment him on his fine pictures.
He says, "Who farted?"
I say, "Not me. It must have been you."
He thinks for a second...
He says, "It must be your breath."
Could be...
Posted at 08:19 AM
Mon - October 24, 2005
Should I be afraid
I'm afraid that my son might be a bit like
Calvin, smart with a
twist.
Strangely, this is the link that started my thinking in this direction.
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/zzaran/calvin.html
Strangely, this is the link that started my thinking in this direction.
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/zzaran/calvin.html
Posted at 01:56 PM
Asking Nicely
Karin and I have found out just how fast our
son is learning.
Incident at Target...
Aidan picks up a Dora the Explorer DVD.
Aidan, "Mommy, I want this. Buy it."
Karin, "No, Aidan. Maybe we'll get it another time."
Aidan, "Mommy, Peeeease buyit."
Karin, "Not today, Aidan."
Aidan pulling Karin's face around to look her in the eye, "Mommy, I asking nicely!" Stubborn Glare...
Incident at Target...
Aidan picks up a Dora the Explorer DVD.
Aidan, "Mommy, I want this. Buy it."
Karin, "No, Aidan. Maybe we'll get it another time."
Aidan, "Mommy, Peeeease buyit."
Karin, "Not today, Aidan."
Aidan pulling Karin's face around to look her in the eye, "Mommy, I asking nicely!" Stubborn Glare...
Posted at 01:54 PM
Sat - September 24, 2005
Blossoming Independence
Aidan has managed to surprise us a couple of
times this weekend with a question and his independent
nature.
First, Karin was home with Aidan on Friday. He's been a bit out of sorts, and we're pretty sure he's been sick and under the weather. Despite his talkative nature, he wasn't able to tell us what was wrong, and he hasn't been running a temperature, so all we've really been able to do is to comfort him.
Anyway, Karin needed to do some grocery shopping. Here's how the conversation went.
Mom, "Aidan do you want to go to the store?"
Aidan, "No, thank you, mom."
Mom, "Aidan, do you want to go to the store and look for cones?" (That would be ice-cream cones, an Aidan favorite.)
Aidan, "No, thank you, mom."
Mom, "Aidan, we need grapes. Do you want to pick out the grapes?"
Aidan, "No, thank you, mom."
Mom, "Aidan, I need to go to the store. Let's get ready to go."
Aidan, "I'll stay home, Mom." This was complete with the you-go-but-I'm-not-in-the-mood tone.
Later we actually went to the store. While Karin was checking out, Aidan and I were at the front of the store people watching. A woman with a baby walked by and Aidan asked
"Where do babies come from?"
A little shocked, I replied, "Mommies."
First, Karin was home with Aidan on Friday. He's been a bit out of sorts, and we're pretty sure he's been sick and under the weather. Despite his talkative nature, he wasn't able to tell us what was wrong, and he hasn't been running a temperature, so all we've really been able to do is to comfort him.
Anyway, Karin needed to do some grocery shopping. Here's how the conversation went.
Mom, "Aidan do you want to go to the store?"
Aidan, "No, thank you, mom."
Mom, "Aidan, do you want to go to the store and look for cones?" (That would be ice-cream cones, an Aidan favorite.)
Aidan, "No, thank you, mom."
Mom, "Aidan, we need grapes. Do you want to pick out the grapes?"
Aidan, "No, thank you, mom."
Mom, "Aidan, I need to go to the store. Let's get ready to go."
Aidan, "I'll stay home, Mom." This was complete with the you-go-but-I'm-not-in-the-mood tone.
Later we actually went to the store. While Karin was checking out, Aidan and I were at the front of the store people watching. A woman with a baby walked by and Aidan asked
"Where do babies come from?"
A little shocked, I replied, "Mommies."
Posted at 08:07 PM
Sat - September 17, 2005
The Wet Willy
Karin was trying to get Aidan to give me a
Wet Willy today.
• I was lying on the floor pretending
to be asleep.
• Aidan shoved his finger in my
ear.
• Karin said, "Aidan, you need to get
it wet first."
• Aidan leaned over and SPIT into my
ear then shoved his finger in for good
measure.
I've learned today that literal language interpretation can be very wet.
AND, I laughed so hard tears rolled down my face.
I've learned today that literal language interpretation can be very wet.
AND, I laughed so hard tears rolled down my face.
Posted at 03:39 PM
Lost
Because we don't seem to have the time or
energy to watch the average two hour movie, Karin and I have decided to get TV
shows through our Netflix account. Occasionally we seem to find
enough time to watch a forty minute show. (Yes, current TV shows really are only
40 minutes without the
commercials.)
Today we started watching the first and only season of Lost . Everyone who watched it seemed to rave about it last year, and the DVDs of the first season were released just a few weeks ago, so we added it to our list.
I've got to say that the first episode must be one of the best pilots I've ever seen. We've only watched two and a half episodes, and we can already see why people raved about it. The show is character driven with some strange setting and plot oddities to bring out the depth of the various characters.
Karin and I have been reluctant to add any new shows to our list of regularly watched TV shows; however, over the last couple of years several of our favorite shows have gone the way of the ozone, so I don't regret adding Lost to our five hours of weekly must-see-tv.
If you have the time, I certainly recommend getting Lost . (Sorry, I couldn't resist it.)
Today we started watching the first and only season of Lost . Everyone who watched it seemed to rave about it last year, and the DVDs of the first season were released just a few weeks ago, so we added it to our list.
I've got to say that the first episode must be one of the best pilots I've ever seen. We've only watched two and a half episodes, and we can already see why people raved about it. The show is character driven with some strange setting and plot oddities to bring out the depth of the various characters.
Karin and I have been reluctant to add any new shows to our list of regularly watched TV shows; however, over the last couple of years several of our favorite shows have gone the way of the ozone, so I don't regret adding Lost to our five hours of weekly must-see-tv.
If you have the time, I certainly recommend getting Lost . (Sorry, I couldn't resist it.)
Posted at 03:34 PM
Thu - August 18, 2005
The End
I've enjoyed writing in this blog this
summer, but school is starting and I'll soon be swamped with new names to learn
and papers to grade. Hopefully I'll be able to add entries periodically, but for
the most part I probably won't be writing much until next
summer.
So, until next summer...
-Rob
So, until next summer...
-Rob
Posted at 09:15 PM
Sat - August 6, 2005
Sitting on the Potty
Keeping the plastic potty in our living room
for three months has finally paid
off.
At the end of May, Karin and Aidan and I went to Target, bought Aidan a plastic potty, had the little discussion about potty time and big-boy underwear, then let Aidan choose a few pairs of big-boy underwear. We started the 7/70 potty training plan (7 days, $70.00 to clean the carpets), but after a couple of days and a couple of poops on the floor, we realized that Aidan simply had no interest in using the potty, so we let it go (pun intended).
Yesterday, Aidan spontaneously went over to the potty, which has been moving around our living room since May; he lifted the lid, sat down, and said "Pooping." After turning bright red and grunting a bit, he stood up and went about his business. Karin and I, stunned, ran over to check his diaper. For the first time, we were happy to find a poop.
This morning Aidan did exactly the same thing. Yeah! Potty training, here we come.
At the end of May, Karin and Aidan and I went to Target, bought Aidan a plastic potty, had the little discussion about potty time and big-boy underwear, then let Aidan choose a few pairs of big-boy underwear. We started the 7/70 potty training plan (7 days, $70.00 to clean the carpets), but after a couple of days and a couple of poops on the floor, we realized that Aidan simply had no interest in using the potty, so we let it go (pun intended).
Yesterday, Aidan spontaneously went over to the potty, which has been moving around our living room since May; he lifted the lid, sat down, and said "Pooping." After turning bright red and grunting a bit, he stood up and went about his business. Karin and I, stunned, ran over to check his diaper. For the first time, we were happy to find a poop.
This morning Aidan did exactly the same thing. Yeah! Potty training, here we come.
Posted at 08:34 PM
Mon - August 1, 2005
Surprise!
I'm not going to describe the dialogue
below, except to say that I think I'll cut off the first half second and use it
as the alert sound for receiving new
mail.
Oh, I also need to say that this is a fairly normal occurrence and should reassure Uncle Erik that despite being separated by several states, Aidan thinks of him often.
Oh, I also need to say that this is a fairly normal occurrence and should reassure Uncle Erik that despite being separated by several states, Aidan thinks of him often.
Posted at 10:20 PM
The Sounds of Our Lives -Part 2
I found trying to explain Aidan's funny
phrases and sound effects in my last entry lacking in an untouchable essence
that makes them distinctly Aidan.
So, I had the bright idea of recording today's lunch conversation on my computer. I've edited it down to several cute sound bites, many of which were the direct result of prompting; however, the best musical highlight, which is the last one here, was completely spontaneous and exactly what I was trying to explain yesterday.
Here are some of our funny phrases and musical highlights:
So, I had the bright idea of recording today's lunch conversation on my computer. I've edited it down to several cute sound bites, many of which were the direct result of prompting; however, the best musical highlight, which is the last one here, was completely spontaneous and exactly what I was trying to explain yesterday.
Here are some of our funny phrases and musical highlights:
• Ah
Haaa!
• A little nickname we've given
him
• Hurray! This one was also
spontaneous, but I don't remember what he was
celebrating.
• A tribute to Buzz Lightyear complete
with noodles flying out of his mouth. It's just like me to ask him a question as
the spoon goes in.
• Yippi Skippy,
Elmo!
• Yupparoni (Karin taught Aidan this
as an alternative to saying, "Yes!")
• This is Aidan's normal reaction to
discovery. I love it! (BTW, we were eating alphabet
soup.)
Hope you enjoyed them.
-Rob
Hope you enjoyed them.
-Rob
Posted at 09:44 PM
Sun - July 31, 2005
These are the Sounds of Our Lives
I've always thought my life has needed a
soundtrack or at least some music highlights for special events, and it appears
that I've passed this thinking on to my
son.
I believe it's normal for kids to say "Vroom" when riding a bike or pushing a toy truck, and Aidan does this; but he's also added some other happy sound effects to those activities he finds exciting.
Jumping off the couch usually gets a resounding "Ta Daaa!" followed by a cheerful laugh.
My favorite musical effect comes when Aidan discovers or finds something. It makes me smile every time. I don't really do it justice in this attached sound file, even after altering my voice a little. Imagine this sound coming out of an excited two-year old with a huge smile of discovery:
When Karin was pregnant with Aidan, everyone seemed excited for us, many people gave us advice, and a few told us child-rearing horror stories. No one, however, told us how much fun it would be or how much our son would make us laugh. I love being a dad.
I believe it's normal for kids to say "Vroom" when riding a bike or pushing a toy truck, and Aidan does this; but he's also added some other happy sound effects to those activities he finds exciting.
Jumping off the couch usually gets a resounding "Ta Daaa!" followed by a cheerful laugh.
My favorite musical effect comes when Aidan discovers or finds something. It makes me smile every time. I don't really do it justice in this attached sound file, even after altering my voice a little. Imagine this sound coming out of an excited two-year old with a huge smile of discovery:
When Karin was pregnant with Aidan, everyone seemed excited for us, many people gave us advice, and a few told us child-rearing horror stories. No one, however, told us how much fun it would be or how much our son would make us laugh. I love being a dad.
Posted at 02:45 PM
Wed - July 27, 2005
Sweet and Garlicky
I have several friends that own The Barbecue Bible by Steven
Raichlen .
To those friends, I must recommend the "Sweet and Garlicky Pork Chops" recipe on page 171. I've made it twice, and it's been fantastic both times.
To those friends and family without the book, I tried to find the recipe on the web but it's nowhere to be found, sorry. Let me know if you want it, and I'll make copies when I go to work.
-Rob
To those friends, I must recommend the "Sweet and Garlicky Pork Chops" recipe on page 171. I've made it twice, and it's been fantastic both times.
To those friends and family without the book, I tried to find the recipe on the web but it's nowhere to be found, sorry. Let me know if you want it, and I'll make copies when I go to work.
-Rob
Posted at 09:31 PM
Caught Looking
I read comic books. Although I read quite a
variety of mainstream and independent titles, my favorite character has always
been Spider-Man. A few years ago Marvel began a new line of comics all beginning
with the word "Ultimate." This Ultimate Line of comics takes older, established
characters and recreates them for a contemporary audience. The only Ultimate
Comic I read is Ultimate Spider-Man. It's consistently well written, and the
stories are character driven.
I won't bore the dear readers here with an explanation of story or any details about the various characters that make this book great. However, Ultimate Spider-Man #80 had the funniest page I think I've ever read in super-hero comics. Despite these two characters being spandex-clad super-heroes, most people will be able to relate to this scene. In brief, Spider-Man and Elektra are riding an elevator together...
Here is a link to a larger version.
Image
I won't bore the dear readers here with an explanation of story or any details about the various characters that make this book great. However, Ultimate Spider-Man #80 had the funniest page I think I've ever read in super-hero comics. Despite these two characters being spandex-clad super-heroes, most people will be able to relate to this scene. In brief, Spider-Man and Elektra are riding an elevator together...
Here is a link to a larger version.
Image
Posted at 08:58 PM
A President in the Family
I wasn't around when John F. Kennedy was
President, but Aidan appears to be channeling his spirit, or at least his
accent.
With just a few words, our little monkey sounds like a Bostonian.
Pronounce these words with the "ahhh" sound from the doctor's visit, not the "a" sound from "banana," and soften that "r" sound so it can barely be heard; and you'll have Aidan's accent of mysterious origin.
These are the words with the most pronounced accent.
With just a few words, our little monkey sounds like a Bostonian.
Pronounce these words with the "ahhh" sound from the doctor's visit, not the "a" sound from "banana," and soften that "r" sound so it can barely be heard; and you'll have Aidan's accent of mysterious origin.
These are the words with the most pronounced accent.
• Car
• Markers
•
Colors
Whenever he says these words, I can't help but giggle inside a bit; and then, of course, I repeat them out loud.
8-)
Whenever he says these words, I can't help but giggle inside a bit; and then, of course, I repeat them out loud.
8-)
Posted at 02:48 PM
Tue - July 26, 2005
Holy Wasabi, Batman!
On my search to find Dill Pickle Pringles,
see "Weird
Food is Good " entry, I stumbled across Funyuns with Wasabi
.
I understand that Funyuns are meant to be eaten by famished, my-stomach-is-better-than-a-garbage-disposal pre-teens and teenagers, but I can't resist the Xtreme sport of junk food. It's just a risk I'm willing to take.
However, I'm not willing to risk a fin on the gigantic, double sized, bag that
I understand that Funyuns are meant to be eaten by famished, my-stomach-is-better-than-a-garbage-disposal pre-teens and teenagers, but I can't resist the Xtreme sport of junk food. It's just a risk I'm willing to take.
However, I'm not willing to risk a fin on the gigantic, double sized, bag that
a) I might hate,
and
b) might give me a heart
attack.
So when I stumbled into the Arco to pay for gas and saw the $.99 mini-bag, I had to buy it.
Here's my evaluation of Funyuns with Wasabi:
So when I stumbled into the Arco to pay for gas and saw the $.99 mini-bag, I had to buy it.
Here's my evaluation of Funyuns with Wasabi:
• Yup, they're good.
• Yup, they made my nose tingle.
• Yup, they cleared my sinuses.
• Yup, I'd eat them again.
• Yup, I'm glad I got the small
bag.
I'm sure you know the old adage about too much of a good thing. It certainly applies to potato chips, especially Pringles and Funyuns.
I'm sure you know the old adage about too much of a good thing. It certainly applies to potato chips, especially Pringles and Funyuns.
Posted at 01:44 PM
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Published On: Oct 08, 2006 08:19 AM
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