Bear's Pirate Party

We've been talking about Bear's birthday party around our house every day for the last six months. Every day Bear asked if his party was that day, and the daily follow up question was if we could move his birthday just a little bit sooner...


Finally the big day arrived. It was pirate gear as far as the eye could see. I don't know what moms did before the internet, but I was happy to find free templates for pirate hats, treasure maps, skull stencils, and pirate masks. Found some adorable pirate cupcake decorations and added a handmade flag banner. 


Bear's favorite part was bouncing on the birthday cake bouncy house with his pals. I loved seeing Lincoln be the treasure hunt captain and introduce his snake, Dr. Doolittle style. Larry was a big hit with the preschool set.  


Bear, you're the cutest pirate around. Looking forward to talking about your 5-year-old party all. year. long. 

Bear Dates

One of the best parts about school being back in session is more one-on-one time with Bear. He's game for just about anything and that makes our outings pretty fun. He's got a three-errand-cap, but as long as we throw a trip to the park or zoo in, he's back in the game. 

Lately he's been wanting to take his monkey backpack everywhere, even when he's not carrying a thing. He likes to say "seriously?" when he loses games on the iPad. He would eat Trader Joe's macaroni and cheese for every meal if I let him, and he looks adorable in his skinny jeans. (see above) 

I never liked the label "mama's boy" but he's secretly mine. 

Bear-isms

My favorite salad is the Greek Goddess from Cardamom Bakery. Bear was being his sweet self today when he asked...

"Mom, are you going to order the God of salad?" 

Bear-isms

He's been letting 'em fly lately. Daily (and nightly) doses of humor. Just for me. 

When faced with sliced celery on his plate last week. "Mom, only the Wonder Pets eat celery." Good point. 

While watching a movie this morning. "Mom, you've got some popcorn making to do." Yes, boss. 

He got his long curls buzzed off a few days ago. About 2 am last night I woke up to his crying. When I got into his room he was still asleep, rubbing his head and saying "my hair is gone!!!" 

It's an adventure around here. 

Poop Names

(one of the few times Bear has chosen to wear undies)

The potty training has been postponed until further notice. 

Case in point. Harrison's comment to me this morning as I was changing his diaper blow-out.  

"Mom, I like to call my poop graham cracker. It's my favorite." 

I give. 

2 reasons to go to TARGET today

i took a retail therapy trip to target yesterday

went for tissue paper and socks

but found this adorable sweater for bear - 12.99 (osh gosh)

and these fabulous leather boots - 39.99 (mossimo)

and that's all i have to say about that