Riley Reflections

-Riley has become a backseat driver lately. He likes to say, "Don't go fast Mommy! Go SLOOOOOWLY!" or when the mood strikes, "Faster Mommy! Race!"


-Here are some pics of Riley playing with his new Play-Doh Craft Caddy he got for Christmas. It's really fun, lots of different activities. (we like making food, as the picture shows)

-Riley finally has a FAVORITE dinner...a Cheddar Mac & Hot Dog Casserole (make mac & cheese, mix in some cut up hot dogs and green peas, put in casserole dish, top with some shredded cheddar and bake for 10 minutes in ove)...and a FAVORITE breakfast of pancakes topped with blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

-Last week Riley brings one of his T.J. Bearytale books to me, open to the page in the picture and says, "Mommy, I want one of those" pointing to the rocket, "And one of those too!" pointing to the alien. I didn't know how to tell my son that Mommy and Daddy couldn't give him a rocket ship...so we figured out a way to do it. See pictures!

-Let me tell you, my kid HATES to sleep! He takes FOREVER to eat his lunch because he wants to delay going down for nap as long as possible; he wakes up and is ready to GET up the first time he stirs in the morning, whether it's light outside or not; and he talks to himself at night to keep himself awake for as long as possible! I guess it just proves he has this eagerness, enthusiam, passion and fire for life that I can't help but admire. (although I wouldn't mind a few extra minutes of sleep once in awhile)

-Riley LOVES taking pictures and he's getting pretty good at it now. Here's one he shot of me playing with Xander.

-Riley received a gift card for Christmas from his grandma and grandpa Randy and so he got to go shopping and pick WHATEVER he wanted! At first he wanted this spaceship to go with his Planet Hero action figures, but that would have been all he could afford, so he decided to get three more action figures instead (better bang for your buck I think!)...a Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Mars Digger Planet Hero. He LOVES them!

-Riley loves to paint, so here's a cute shot of him making one of his many masterpieces.

-Riley LOVES video games. I know, I know, sounds so bad...but right now, he's really learning about hand-eye coordination, sequencing, fine motor skills, and more...I can't help but be proud! (there's a video at the end of his Wii playing skills as well) I have to admit I'm really amazed and impressed with Riley's ability to play the Wii especially.

-If you haven't noticed, Riley got his haircut. It actually ended up shorter than I wanted, but, it's hair, it'll grow back!

-Another adorable shot of my cute-cute-cute nephew!

-Here is another shot of new Christmas toys in action. Santa brought Riley a tool set and I guess our table needed some minor repairs...and by a superhero nonetheless!

-A GREAT shot of Riley 'helping' out with his baby cousin. He is always ready and willing...and sometimes begging...to help in any way he can. He's gonna be a great big brother SOMEDAY. (no, I'm not pregnant, don't ask!)

-Below is a video of how Riley says some words that we all find just absolutely adorable.

-Be sure to check out my video/picture blog, I posted a few more videos there