The Helmet

As I have mentioned we have been in search of a Redskins helmet for little heads. Well there is none out there, but I did find one for a 4-5 year old. It came with the helmet, shoulder pads, pants and jersey, and I had planned to use this as his Halloween costume. Even though I figured it would be big, I decided to go ahead and order it. The outfit actually looks like it will fit good enough, little baggy but fine and the helmet (what Owen actually has been asking for) fits fine for what he wants it for. Owen was very excited to open his gift and enjoyed running around with his helmet. He even started to sing the Redskins song. I am sure it makes Omer smile VERY big to see his little football fan.

A Present Opening Pro

“Big Helmet”

Snuggling the Shirt

And Pants Too

Trying on the Helmet

Owen the Running Back

Owen the Quarterback

Very Happy Boy

Hiding in the Football Helmet

Little Redskins Fan

Tid-Bits

1. Owen likes to tickle everyone even when they don’t want to be tickled. Mainly loves to tickle babies.
2. “I’m very sorry” – Very cute to hear him say this even when I’m not sure what he’s sorry for.
3. “Ketchup on the B” – Owen loves ketchup, he will just stick his fork in it and lick it off. He will ask for ketchup to be on the B on his plate, it says Animal Baby.
4. Owen has finally started to try to use his fork. He has known how, but never interested in doing it. He will now throughout dinner use his fork and every time he will look at both of us claps his hands and say “YAY”. We have to do it back to him before he will continue. Good to encourage him to use the fork, but lots of clapping during dinner.
5. Snuggling – It is no surprise my son likes to snuggle. He snuggles all animals, living or stuffed, big or small. Yesterday we were drawing with chalk and I drew a butterfly and ladybug, he put his cheek up to it and said “snuggle buggies”.
6. Snapping – As you read he learned to snap his rocker, so now he wants to snap his car seat, swing and booster seat. He’s pretty good at it. 
7. “Owen Cry” – He will join in when another toddler or baby is crying. Cute but annoying. He doesn’t really start crying, just whines a little that “Owen cries too” and then stops. At least he is showing sympathy.
8. He can recite the entire Chicka Chicka Boom Boom book (short board book version).  
9. “Ride in car for suckie” – We have had some sleep issues, waking early and such. When this happens he is tired around 9:00 and stands at the door saying “ride in car for suckie”. Once again cute but annoying.
10. “2 Circles” – Owen has discovered what M&M’s are. We had them in a chex mix awhile ago, and he is a BIG fan. He calls them circles and will request the colors. I have only ever allowed him to have 2 at a time so that is how he asks for them. Cute to see his chocolaty face afterwards.

What Happens While You are Gone

While we were away at a playdate for two hours this morning, the builders tore down the fence next to us that connects to our fence. I was completely shocked. Not even warned that this was going to happen today. Thought they would have at least told me, but actually they haven’t informed us of anything else, why now. There is a very flimsy barrier marking the tree area but about a quarter of it is completely open. Not going to be fun with two dogs and a small child who all like to be outside. Not very safe! Trust me I have made the call already, and hopefully I’ll get some answers, but not expecting any one to really bend over backwards, they haven’t yet. So hoping they replace their fence ASAP. I feel sorry for all those people that have had to live next to construction, it is miserable. The noise, the trespassing, the stress all horrible. The only good thing is Owen getting to see diggers at work, but he doesn’t seem too interested in in anymore.