parker lost a tooth

lost tooth
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i want to post that he lost his first tooth,
but since he knocked out his first tooth 3+ years ago in a tumble down the stairs,
this must qualify as his second lost tooth.
his first lost tooth from natural causes.
he was not happy that i insisted on popping it out.
but one lego kit later says he really is pleased at the end result.

1st day of school

1st day of school
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oh. my. goodness.
time really does fly.
parker went off to first grade and had a great first week.
i, on the other hand, am not doing so well.
parker is off learning and impressing his teachers.
he is off playing with old and new friends.
he is making art and enjoying music.
i am sitting at home wondering what to do with my time.
its not like i have nothing to do.
there are always chores around the house...
there is a sweet baby to play with and tickle...
but i just want my little big boy back home to chat with, to read to, to read with, to giggle and laugh with, to share silly and gross jokes with, to snuggle with.....

bike assembly

bike
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

after the distress of having a bicycle stolen and the long and complicated choice over the replacement, we have a bike!!
if only we had known how worth it that $10 was for the store to assemble the bike for us.
i am choosing to look at this as a learning experience and a great daddy/son bonding time.
yes, i was smart enough to stay inside while the insanity ensued.
now that the bike is together, we are back to riding daily.
parker is getting better and better and is even figuring out how to stop with handbrakes.
he even brags about the 'tricks' he can do.....
cruising
no feet
pedaling backwards
standing up
its all pretty impressive.