Mommy's Big Helper

Shayden has become increasingly fond of our vacuum. If he hears me open the closet door that its contained in he will run over and inspect what I am doing in hopes that it is coming out and we are going to get to work/play. Needless to say with a toddler running around this happens quite frequently!
Lately its not enough that he chase me or get in my way the entire time but he wants his turn at using the hose and sucking up anything and everything he can get his hands on...thankfully nothing other than crumbs and dust thus far. Saturday morning I was hitting the kitchen floor and let him have his turn while grabbing the camera - below are a few still shots and one video of him at work. The best part, in my mind, is when he realizes the camera is on and he tries to get around it to see the screen in the back...he's just so bright.

Weekend Highlights

We have had a wonderful stay here in Palm Springs but this weekend was really special as our "Arizona family", John and Marilee, drove in to stay the weekend with us. It was a great time together and we enjoyed getting to catch up.

Also in the highlight reel we will include Shayden on the potty as he has started to tell us when he is going to go "poo poo" and then has proceeded to use the restroom properly about 7 times. Am I about to claim he is on track to be potty trained - no way - I am not going to blow the mojo but at least he is getting the right idea and enjoying the ride. As if I have to say it but....He's just so bright!

Clapping Hands

Shayden decided to clap his hands for the 1st time this evening. This is not something we have worked on and I am not sure why we just never really thought to teach him. But as he has totally taken to music and now requests to have it playing at meal time we engaged him in a little session with his hands tonight and he caught right on.

(He's so bright)

A little video for you as well.