The Elvis Trilogy

This blog has begun with three posts that all contained references to a 2 year old dressing up as Elvis. What kind of demographic does that attract, I wonder? As mentioned, I did not have the picture of dear Owen as Elvis. Thanks to the information superhighway, I can say, "this is what Elvis did while in Annapolis on vacation."

Owen did a great job staying in character and even had some of Elvis moves down (note the semi-knee lunge).

I think I can stop talking about Halloween now and launch immediately into Christmas. We saw Santa last Saturday. My 2 year old daughter waved at him from afar. My 5 year old son knows about the Santa visit at my husband's office: you get a present after you sit on Santa's lap. He was ready. I can honestly say that he has never waited in line so patiently before (mom, this was the antithesis of the Nemo ride at Disneyland this summer). I could tell that Josie was starting to loose her cool as we got closer. It didn't work out for a Santa and Josie conversation. Jonah was able to share with both of the Claus's that he wanted a game called Animal Soup. He wanted to tell Santa that Josie wanted a pink pony. Not so much, Jones. He made that up.

Mrs. Claus was asking me if I had a flask available.

Elvis...well, he's back.

I would absolutely link to a picture, but I can't. I can't find Jordan's website. Jordan, puhlease help! Send us a picture of Owen wearing the prize winning costume. That's right, Owen won the Halloween contest at Trader Joe's. Wearing Elvis. ROUNDS OF APPLAUSE for the little guy! Also, I would share pictures of my children in their Halloween garb, but my husband took video on our ancient camera. Not quite sure how to upload.

That's just kind of the way things go. I know I can't make this the wonderful post that I want it to be. I do have a video of playing in the snow yesterday. I will leave you with that! 24 days until Christmas!

Elvis has left the building

It was a happy day when I finished sewing my son's Halloween costume back in 2005. Let's get this straight: I work all day out of the home, so I get to sew in the evening. I AM A MORNING PERSON. Without a doubt. That being said, it seemed like a great idea at the time to make him an Elvis jumpsuit to celebrate his 2nd Halloween.

(Note the way he grips the pink sippy cup. Way to stay in character my sweet little boy.)

It was not fun. I cursed my husband many times, as I somehow placed blame on him. For every stitch I mis-stitched. For every instruction on that godforsaken pattern that did not make sense. That being said, I somehow made it work. That was then, this is now.

I am happy to share that Elvis was passed on to a happy family in Annapolis, MD today. By way of her mother and grandmother and great aunt...at the top of the street from us. Jordy will have the option of dressing her 2 year old in the famous white jumpsuit. Let's all look forward to a day shortly after the day of ghouls and see how the little man looks. He's blond, so Jords has some work ahead of her. But she is a talented mom of two under two, and she can make it work.

Does anyone have any ideas for the dude - formally known as Elvis - on his 5th Halloween? I would love some suggestions - and don't say Shark. Pottery Barn Kids is offering their own rendition of a shark this year.

Nothing could top Jani's shark circa 1985. And, lord knows we will see too many sharks this year. Please...help.

I also like cribbage

Here it is. It is totally just my blog. I am going to try and make you all proud. I promise to watch my language and refrain from calling any one names. Not gonna try and catch you up on what it's all about (this blog and me). Just listen, and try and keep up.

With this gift, you will win fourth place.