Union Station Saturday

Finn and I went to Union Station this morning. After living here for 5 years and never actually going there, I figured it was time.

They had a fantastic exhibit from the Chronicles of Narnia movies. I couldn't take pictures in the exhibit, but I must let you know that Finn thouroughly enjoyed it. You can check out the link above and see more information. It was pretty cool stuff! Actual props from the movie, storylines, etc. After we finished the exhibit, we sat down for a snack at a super neat diner in the main lobby. Finn loved the architecture in the giant building.


Next, we headed to Science City. What a cool place! I didn't get too many pictures, but here a few. The place is 3 stories of fun, interactive games and visuals. Finn had an absolute blast. I think his favorites were petting a bunny and these little hydrants that shot bubbles out.






And finally, we are home. Nap time for us both...we are exhausted!

this is what happens...

when David dresses Finn. I picked him up from daycare the other day to find him in this very fashion-forward ensemble. Yes, that is the pajama top he slept in the night before. Too funny...I guess the colors coordinate.

buh-bye high chair

We've retired the high-chair and moved into a booster seat. Tonight we ate dinner at the table as a family. Here's Finn looking very studious, trying out his new seat this afternoon. Can you believe what a little person he is becoming?

parenthood.

In the past 2 weeks, both David and my sister Cindy have said to me "he's only like this when you're around". Referring to Finn's over-emotional, clingy, whiny disposition. I can walk into the room where David and Finn are happily getting on, and one look at me and he is bawling his eyes out.

I've also noticed how easy it comes to David. He's able to let Finn "cry it out" a lot easier than I am. I CAN do this, but it takes every ounce of will power to not snatch him up in my arms and comfort him. David is constantly reminding me "he's fine", "he's not going to starve if he doesn't eat his peas", etc.

I'm not a maniac mom, either. I take pride in that fact that I don't freak out about every bump and scratch, and I have a pretty laid back attitude about parenting. But, listening to Cindy and David has me thinking. What is it about me that brings out this behavior? Am I nurturing the behavior?

The only conclusion I can come to is this: I'm mommy. I know when I was younger and not feeling great, or needed some emotional comfort, it was a hug from mom or a little extra attention that got me through. It's tough...and how crazy is that to say. Because 98% of the time he's choosing me to come to in these times. And it's not always convenient, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

And I'm lucky to have David to balance things out. I defintely couldn't do this without him. He keeps me from being the pushover as we tread into new waters with Finn. It's amazing that he has all of these emotions, and the best we both can do is to provide him the best way we both know how.

I'm not gonna lie...sometimes, it secretly makes me feel good when Finn picks me over David. Just don't tell David I said that ;)

such a silly boy

Today, Finn wanted (ahem...demanded) that I put one flip-flop on him. I kept trying to take it off and he was very upset (ahem...temper tantrum). Here he is cracking up and enjoying his one-shoed evening. It was pretty funny watching him limp around the house. Hey, whatever makes you laugh this way little guy! (also, please ignore my dirty floor in this picture...I was just getting to sweeping and moping) :)





I have to say Finn is just getting sillier and sillier. We've discovered a new way to get him to eat his green beans. We have to present them as a snack. Put them on his plate and they are headed straight to the floor. Here he is enjoying a "snack" of beans on the kitchen floor. Go figure?