Can't figure him out!

So Zach's latest favorite thing to do? Still spelling, but now he's added counting. We still haven't spent any time teaching him either of these, I think he's just picked it up from some of his toys, but he loves to sing the alphabet song and to count to ten, not bad for still being 2! Now if only we can figure out why he can spell and count, but can't say much else!

You may need to turn the volume up, the sound isn't that great.

Also, note his attire of choice: the pajamas that Mom made him, he probably spends a solid 20 hours in his pj's on a good day. He refuses to take them off unless forced!

Dentist

        Zach had his first dentists visit today. He went to a special pediatric dentist who had a really cool office. After refusing to watch a movie or read a book in the waiting room, Zach was at least willing to go back into the office with the dental assistant. Zach was really good as the dental assistant helped him brush and floss. The dentists chair was really cool with a TV built into the ceiling so you could lay back and watch a movie. Zach had no interest at all! After marking his territory by spitting on the dentists equipment, Zach condescended to let the dentist poke around in his mouth. 

      The report was good: no spots or stains and tons of room. The dentist said he could tell that Zach had Daddy's teeth, never sucked his thumbs and would probably never need braces! (in fairness, Mommy has good teeth too, she just sucked her thumbs and messed them up!) We didn't get any pictures at the office, but here's Zach back at home showing off his clean teeth with his new Eeyore toothbrush and his doggy balloon that he got from the dentist.

Introducing The Next Bobby Flay!

What is this???

Yes, my two-year-old is kneading dough!

His Grandma came to visit last week and made her homemade pizza for us. Zach watched her prepare one pizza crust and then insisted on doing the second one!

This morning he created this concoction for breakfast
(he didn't really eat it, but he had fun making it).


For those of you who would like to make this at home, here is his recipe:

Zach's Breakfast:

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup banana flavored bee-shaped crackers

Stir thoroughly until combined and mushy.

Happy Easter!

Here was the Easter haul at our house . . . thanks to contributions from several Easter Bunnies!

Zach were straight for the Cadbury Robin Eggs. He then moved on to coloring with markers. And then being naughty with the markers.

Here was the Easter egg hunt haul at Grandma & Grandpa's house!
There were Elmo juice boxes, plastic eggs filled with candy, Sesame Street and Little Einstein figurines, games, books
. . . you name it!

His favorite? Goldfish crackers.

Random Zachary

We recently got a new additional to our entertainment center.  It adds a serious amount of volume to the system but unfortunately because of its odd shape, it can't be stacked on top of other components.

Zach and Mommy went shopping a while ago at Old Navy and got some stuff for Zach and some for Mom. When they got home and were showing off their haul, Zach decided he wanted to wear everything they had just bought. Here he is in about 5 layers of his shirts and sweaters and Mommy's new pink shirt. If only he had been wearing his heels.......

This image has never been shot in the wild before: this is a sleepy Zach actually admitting to being sleepy by laying down in the front room with his denim blanket Great-Grandma Marsh made for him!

Zinhosa

        Zach's back in to soccer these past few weeks so I've been teaching him some new tricks. Last time we worked on heading the ball and he's a natural: he takes it on the right part of his head, bends his knees and drives the ball. 

      With his rediscovered interest, I ran him through BrazilName to find his nickname in case he ever becomes a Brazilian soccer star. His result? I give you, Zinhosa:

Mattress Maniac

I know that most parents start to worry when their kid is suddenly very quiet. For the most part, when Zach is suddenly quiet, he is just really into whatever game he is playing. Not today.

I put Zach down for his nap and he was noisy at first, as always. Then he finally quieted down. I was hopeful that he was asleep. When I went to the door I could hear him quietly singing. It was so cute I peeked in the door and saw this...

That is/was his crib mattress. I don't know how he did it, but that's Zach for you! I was so shocked that I wasn't even mad. I finally explained that it was naughty and had him help me clean up. Zach apparently knew that what he had done was pretty bad and that he had better be on his best behavior. He brought me a can of the vegetable soup I always try to get him to eat. He climbed right into his booster seat and ate the whole can without complaint!