a short list

of things LIA has attempted to put (*or succeeded in putting) in Goldie's tank:

her shoe
a comb
the ball from her new toy
the fish net (after she climbed up and got it)
*Mama's favorite sunglasses
*a spoon
a fork
a drinking glass
*paper towels
the entire fish food container (thankfully closed)

"Take a picture of me"

In Haitian culture, certain spaces are sacred, possessing a great spiritual energy. For some reason, Max is drawn to this spot outside of his babysitter's house, and he asks me to take a picture of him there every day.

budget halloween at christmastime

"fireman."

toys: who needs 'em?

When you have this awesome cardboard box! Thanks,Levi's mama!

jump around

the joy of being 2

Max: Park. PARK!
Mama: You wanna go to the park, Max?
Max: NO!

why?

fine motor skills

and 2-year-old logic

there must be a reason for this

that only the under-2 set can grasp.

Look Ma, a snow globe!

Max + Baking Soda = fun!

Where's Maxi?

Can you find Max at the Gap?

If at first you don't succeed.

For the record: Max made the ramp himself -- dragged it right up off the floor onto the table. Really, he did!

Maxu-Picchu, part deux

Whoa.

Maxu-Picchu, or the Archeology of Moving

Unearthed:

1 disposable camera, exposed, circa April 2007. Deposited at Walgreens for processing this morning. Dispatches to follow.

Things found in the dryer:

Presumably put there by Max, for a very good reason.

1. a fully inflated balloon
2. a thermometer
3. its cover