the cooking toddler

I finally got Kai cooking on camera! Unfortunately for unknown reasons, the camera did not pick up sound so it's a silent video. Click on the media player above to see him in action. Yes, my two year old son is cooking all by himself- he was fully supervised. He insists on being allowed to do what he knows, I think it's alright as long as I know that he won't hurt himself. I do not let him cook unsupervised so please don't worry.

We went to the American Baby Faire today. It's a great expo to attend if you're a first time parent, not so much fun if you already have them. I totally forgot about it, but my dear husband was sweet to remember and take me! It took us two hours to go through the whole thing. We made out with a few samples and a better understanding of the new stroller we want, plus found an item that both kids can share for Christmas.
They could improve it by adding more info and products for people who already have kids and call it a 'Baby and kid faire' or something like that.

We saw the new Dodge mini van up close and I seriously like the rotating back seats! I never ever thought I would consider a mini van for a vehicle, but they've come a long way. I don't think we really need one for a couple more years. Hubby likes the Caddy SUV, but again we'll have to battle it out when the need arises.

Coffee doesn't work anymore.

I am exhausted today. Little Bella wanted to party all night and did not fall asleep until 6:30 a.m. The same time my husband's alarm sounded to wake him up for work. Which did not work because I still had to poke him and say, "Honey, it's 6:30." to which he just rolls over. Oh well, I think and put Bella in her crib then proceeded to pass out. Now I am on my second cup of java (don't tell the docs-I'm only allowed 1 cup a day) which is giving me a headache and making me sleepy. My two year old son, Kai, is making me play dough cookies and demanding that I eat them! "No, Kai do not put them in your mouth, just pretend to eat it." Oh how sad, my mug is now empty. what else can I drink?
Back to the baby Bella problem. Why is she so awake between the hours of 2a.m.-5 a.m.? When will she realize that it's the time when the rest of the family is suppose to be sleeping? Well, big brother can sleep with the occassional annoyed grunt and daddy saws logs with the occassional opening of the eyes to look at sleep deprived me and hungry Bella. That's another thing, she just can't get enough milk between those hours. Seriously, she wants to nurse every hour! Yep, I feel like a milk cow in those hours. During the day she wakes up every 2 1/2 to 3 hours to eat and get changed. I know it takes time for her to adjust to being outside the womb, but it has been almost five weeks. When will she adjust?!? And what's with all spitting up? Baby reflux? Over eating? And oh my goodness the poor thing is so gassy. I just remembered that the first month was the hardest, but I don't remember when it gets a little better.
Time to plan this weeks menu, off to get ideas from Martha, Rachael, and the folks at Food Network.