Monday, September 08, 2008

Riley Reflections

Riley has a few 'adult' sayings he uses on a regular basis and I just think it's so cute! He'll tell me things like, "Mommy, I'm having a hard time getting my pants on." or "I'm having a hard time sleeping in my bed." A hard time? Where did he hear that?

Another one is, "Jake! All of the sudden you are my best friend!" or "All of the sudden Bailey just licked me on my knee!" Often, the use doesn't QUITE make sense, but it's still adorable.

One more that I can remember right now is, "Actually, I think I want cookies instead of green beans." or "Actually, I think I want to go outside." Once again, the use isn't always appropriate, but the look on his face when he says 'actually' is so serious and contemplative, I smile every time!

Riley was supposed to start his 'Futbolito' class last week (soccer skills for 3-4 year olds) and when we showed up, we found out it was cancelled. Apparently we should have been contacted months ago (we signed up for it in MAY) and we weren't. Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed (Riley had even practiced saying 'futbolito' to show the coaches ), but the employees at the city community center were nice enough to give us a soccer ball and free access to a racquetball court and we had a great time anyways.






We went to a birthday party for one of Riley's friends and he had a blast! It was a Star Wars party at McDonald's! They even got Light Sabors to take home!




He's also recently developed an 'affinity' for brochures...you know, those free trifolds you find EVERYWHERE! No matter where we are he spots them, wants them, takes them, and keeps them! He has so many that I had to lay out his collection and snap a shot!

Riley is singing some adorable songs he's learning from some dvds we have, I just love listening AND watching him sing them! Check out my video blog (link on the right) for videos of Riley singing, swinging that light sabor, and playing soccer!

6 comments:

Karen said...

Cute! Jackson started using the word "actually" very young! I wonder if its a boy thing!! Love all the brochures!

Joy said...

Actually, it's too cute! It's so funny how they pick up stuff! He's growing up to be such a smart boy.

Mar said...

Wow~! He's growing up so fast! Lea is starting to say some funny stuff too. When you ask her a question she oftens answer with "well not really but...." Like did you have fun at the park? and she'll say "well not really but the slide was fun". Apparently I say it a lot. That's what my mom said. LOL...

Ok, I can't beleive your Happy Meals come in a box still! Ours come in stupid paper bags. I miss the boxes :(

Heather said...

They USUALLY come in bags! LOL With some special toys/themes they will come in boxes, but it's not the 'norm'!

Mel :-) said...

What a cutie-pa-tootie my little nephew is!! I just love him to pieces!! Sorry to hear about the soccer clinic but looks like you made lemonade out of the lemons and had fun anyway! (ok, that sounds weird- you know what I mean! ;-)
Love all the pics- he is so stinkin' adorable!!! :-) We can't wait to live just a few hours away again so we can see y'all more!! Hopefully soon!

Michele said...

Glad he got to kick the soccer ball around anyways! He is too cute! I especially love the things kids say.