Thursday, June 19, 2008

Delinquent

Yes, I know I have been TERRIBLE at keeping this blog up to date with the latest Karsten-isms. That's what happens when he finally realizes that the entire house is his playground and he can get into trouble almost anywhere! His latest discoveries include the kitchen cabinets, the doorstop on the front door, the first floor bathroom and peering over the top of his crib waiting to be rescued because he wants out. We have actually had somewhat of a life lately which is kind of nice for once. A couple of weeks ago Karsten and I met some friends for lunch on Saturday and then went on a shopping spree at the mall. We had a great time together and I went shopping at the perfect time because a lot of the summer stuff is on sale and I got quite a few items for very little money. I have discovered though that I need to watch him when we are in Gymboree. For some odd reason, every Gymboree I have been in is very cramped and it is hard to get around. Imagine then, trying to get a stroller through the tight fitting spaces and being so close to the clothing hanging on racks that a very smart 7 month old decides to grab whatever items he can so he can throw them on the floor. That was hilarious for about 10 seconds after which I had to clean up the mess that he left. The next day we went graduation party hopping, the first being for one of my co-workers daughter and the second was for my cousin Aaron. We saw lots of family that was there and Karsten wasn't sick and throwing up all over their house like he was the last time he was there. My aunt Janet graciously gave her watch to Karsten to drool all over and he was pretty excited over that item for quite a while. Last week found the entire family getting sick starting with Brice who ended up not going to work that Sunday. Next in line was Karsten who had to stay home from daycare on Wednesday because his fever was too high (partly because of the cold, the other part being more teeth coming in) and then I finally got it over the weekend. I don't seem to have gotten it as bad as the boys did but it has already been a week and I don't seem to be getting better very quickly. Sunday was Brice's first father's day and he decided to have his dad and wife over for dinner and he requested that I make him one of those giant chocolate chip cookies that you can get at the mall so I made it and it turned out very well (I frosted it all fancy and everything). That's something I'll have to keep in my repertoire. Monday night was church, tuesday night I had Karsten since Brice went to work, yesterday we had a very hyper kiddo until about 9pm so he went to bed late and this afternoon we had an appointment to get pictures taken. Of course Karsten decided not to smile for any of the pictures but we did get a few funny faces so a few of them did turn out. This weekend I might have to take Karsten out to do something fun because there are a million things going on. Dan Patch days are this weekend and we could go to festivities on Saturday (lots of kids stuff including a petting zoo) and/or go to the parade on Sunday. There is also a baby fair going on at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee and the MN Landscape Arboretum has free admission this weekend. I don't know how I'm going to make that decision! In another 2 weeks we will be taking off for good ol ND to attend the Holzemer family reunion and the DHS class of 1998 reunion. A couple of weeks after that the Koppinger grandparents will be coming to visit because they have tickets for Neil Diamond. We'll be busy, that's for sure.

This is kind of a side note. I've been wanting to go see the musical Wicked for the longest time. The last time it was here the show sold out pretty much even before tickets went on sale to the general public. Well, it is coming back for an entire month in November and tickets went on sale today. I got online right at 10am and tried 2 different show times before I finally found available tickets which just happened to be the $80.00 ones. Since there was no way I was going to miss this again I decided not to be frugal and spent the $200.00 so my friend Melanie and I can have a fun day on the town. That wait until November is going to be a tough one!

As always, here are some pictures of my funny little man!

Being a ham

Why do I have to make dinner?

But I don't have any money to pay for the reunion!

Mom, Dad, I have to get up to my room!

Why, yes, I am the happiest baby on the block!

Get that camera out of my face - can't you see I'm sleeping?

Daddy, that flour was fun to play in! Should we wait for mommy to come home to give me a bath?

Yea, so, I'm obsessed with doors....get over it!

Ok mom, I'm ready to help make cookies!

My carseat strap is my favorite treat!

Duh, I'm looking for crumbs to eat off the floor!

This is my bad boy face - is it believable?