Germs

Peanut has been sick since November. It's been almost 5 months. He gets one after another. I feel horrible that I can't prevent some of these colds from him. Today is his first time getting a high fever ~103ish. He was lethargic this afternoon and completely docile. He fell asleep on Ken's lap and just had no energy.

Took him to the doctors and gave him medicine. I will check on him hourly to bi-hourly. It's going to be a long night for me. It's hard going bed without knowing that the fever has gone or on it's way down.

Explosive Energy

Okay what happened? Peanut turned into a ball of distructive energy this afternoon. He ransacked the house, turned everything upside down, screamed and screamed and yelled no, no, no, no... Is this testosterone at work? Ken and I took turns to get beat up by this little nut bag.

I don't know how some women do with four boys? What's the trick? Tell me!!

Shark Butt

I couldn't resist getting this Shark outfit. I liked it before Peanut was born. He liked this one. It was easy to wear and the tail wiggled around as he walked.

Peacock

This costume was extremely hard to find since Babystyle is out of business. I searched and searched. Finally craigslist came through. This was the only one listed in the right size. I was able to get it a week before the event. It was such a challenge but made it fun for me this year. I don't know how this photo was taken. Peanut cried the entire time.

Steam, Help?

I've been so frustrated lately with everything. I don't even know what's right or wrong. I am running on too short of a fuse than what I like. Peanut still cries and screams when he gets a bath. When will he realize that's a treat and enjoy it? Peanut refuses to eat at the table. He cries and screams when food is removed from his hands when he wonders off. When will he understand to eat at a table? Heck, I haven't tasted my meal for a long time. Our dinner table is a space to pile junk. When will we be able to eat on the table all together? We've been eating carb meals everyday. When will we be able to change back to our normal healthy meals? I am so exhausted... Peanut is crying super hard now. I took his bread away b/c he was dragging it everywhere in the house.

What am I doing wrong?

I am fighting back the sore tears. It's a battle I will most likely loose tonight.

Peanut Stands Now!!

I am speechless. I love this outfit. It finally fits him.

Dip At The Pool

Peanut enjoyed the July 4th pool party. He was surrounded by the ladies. Pa Pa was able to sneak a picture moment with him in the pool.

Nom, Nom, Nom, Nom, Nom

We celebrated July 4th with a dinner at the Newport Rib Company. Peanut had great fun trying out a rib. He got meat juice all over his face, hands and shirt. It was so much fun watching him eat that beef rib. He liked the BBQ sauce and the meat A LOT. It was hard to take that bone away from him. We had to give him a bath after this dinner before we enjoyed the fireworks show on Irene's balcony.

Peanut's favorite Sunday Morning Videos

Bad To The Bone

Peanut really likes this bike. I am trying to convince his grandpa and grandma to get this for him next year for his birthday. I don't think I'll succeed. But Peanut appears like he knows what he is doing on the bike.

First Birthday

Peanut loves to walk now. Midway through his First Park Birthday Party, he led Papa walking with him on the grass chasing after the big black crows. Uncle David caught this tender moment shot.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

So what does it mean when I have TWO birds in the hand?

No Baby Gate Can Stop Me

Peanut is super active now. We have gates everywhere in the house. He cannot be blocked except he got stuck between the sofa and the new coffee table. Awesome! He got sandwiched for a split second.

Easter

Peanut took off walking after the Easter Brunch. I chased after them and got this shot. So cute.

Clipping Nails

Clipping Peanut's nails is harder than doing that to the feral cats. He squirms and fights back! Thanks again to Youtube and Hello Kitty, he stays put watching the video so I can quickly do the deed. I am saving this video here for the next clipping adventure.

Chow Time!

Ken took Peanut to visit California Adventure Park's Tortilla Factory. Peanut grabbed Ken's sample tortilla and gummed it for some new yummy flavors.

Tomato Face

I can't stop looking at this photo. He has been doing this tomato face for the past couple of weeks. Peanut pulled himself up to play and I was a distraction.

Teething

Peanut has been munching on toys due to teething irritation. He has been upset for a couple of weeks now. Here is one cute moment while he chewed away at Sophie.

He Found The Remote Control

So I was playing with Peanut on the mat by the fridge. I paused the TV to go start on his milk this morning. As I'm putting the milk in the warmer the TV starts playing again. I look over and he's got the remote in his hand pointing at the TV.

He's way too smart for his own good. I think it was complete luck...but I wish I had the video camera going.

-- Ken

Orange Light Means Smile for Mommy

Peanut is modeling his new jacket Sarah gave him and his Dr. Poopsi shirt. I love it. Who needs a Barbie? I have my Ken doll.