tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46504776311552809312024-03-05T13:47:31.908-05:00and puppy dogs talesLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-90597463969879502792014-09-02T21:11:00.000-04:002014-09-02T21:11:36.037-04:00First Day of KindergartenConor started Kindergarten today! We walked down this morning and figured out the line up procedure, then I went in with him to help him get settled. He did so well, took it all in stride - no tears! After school we met with some other kindergarten families at the park for a play date, some of whom we already knew and some we didn't. Tonight was open house, so we toured his classroom and the school. (He has a locker! I didn't have a locker until 6th grade!!! Actually, it doesn't lock at all and is more like a cubby.) <br />
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It's going to be a great year!<br />
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My teacher's name is... Mrs. Conn.<br />
Favorite part of the first day - "sitting at my table"<br />
Thing I'm most excited about this year is - "playing outside"<br />
Favorite book - "The Kissing Hand" (Mrs. Conn read this book at the beginning of class today.)<br />
When I grow up I want to be - "a teacher"Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-41664561661884715972014-07-06T00:35:00.002-04:002014-07-06T00:35:44.390-04:004th of JulyThe 4th of July is my favorite holiday in Michigan. The weather was amazing this year - highs in the 70's and plenty of sun. Plymouth Twp. does an amazing fireworks display on the 3rd, then the next morning a parade goes down Main St. just steps from our house. We've gone to the parade each of the nine years we've lived here, with the except of 2009 when we watched it from Conor's nursery window (he was 8 days old.) <br />
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We got to Township Park early to have a picnic before the fireworks. Conor made it thru about half of the show before he fell asleep.<br />
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Conor was so excited to see the Plymouth Whalers mascot, Shooter (or he sometimes calls him "Sprayer") but of course once he was in sight, he made sure to keep his distance. Earlier in the parade, Paws came by and I think that may have reinforced his fear of people in costumes. </div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-72817878536776513502014-06-30T14:24:00.000-04:002014-06-30T15:31:38.643-04:00Conor turns 5!Conor celebrated his birthday last week! At 5, Conor ...<br />
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is funny and silly, and loves to tell knock-knock jokes<br />
is loud and rambunctious at home but shy and reserved around new people and situations<br />
loves dinosaurs, animals, pretending, telling stories, Legos, drawing, and playing games<br />
is learning to read, can recognize dozens of sight words and is sounding out new words<br />
draws all day long, usually with markers<br />
loves to act out scenes from his favorite movies<br />
can count to 50, with a little help<br />
is excited about Kindergarten<br />
is growing like a weed - unofficially 49 lbs and 45 inches, size 5 clothes (in big kids), size 1 shoes<br />
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Conor had his birthday this weekend at Goldfish! His cousins from Texas traveled here for his birthday, and he enjoyed partying with them and his friends. <br />
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Happy birthday Conorman! We love you!!!</div>
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Conor has been reading up a storm lately. He hadn't really been too interested in trying to sound out words up to this point, but just in the past few weeks has been much more excited about practicing. Tim bought him a few sets of Bob books for Christmas and he really likes those. They spend 10-15 minutes every evening practicing reading them together. He can read all the first set of books from the beginner series by himself. Sometimes I know he is just memorizing or looking at the pictures ("Dot sat on the mat" he will read as "Dot sat on the carpet") but he has looked at books he's never seen and sounded out brand new words, too. He definitely has learned lots of "sight words" that he can recognize independent of the books, and is trying to sound out new words as well. He's made so much progress in just a few weeks!<br />
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Here he is reading - he was not interested in a "Take 2" without the Michigan game blaring from the radio.<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-50299822059144818312013-06-26T20:47:00.001-04:002014-06-30T14:26:44.218-04:00Conor is Four!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Conor turned four today! He went to school this morning (had to make his imagination birthday cake with his friends!) and then we went to lunch and tried to go to see Monster's University. He didn't like that idea at all and declared that he was afraid of "Monster's Incs." So we left. His party is Saturday, which he is really excited about. <br />
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At four, Conor is rambunctious, energetic, curious, sensitive, silly, funny, and loving. He loves swimming lessons, playing outside, collecting things (bugs, dinosaurs, rocks...) and drawing pictures. His favorite books are Thomas early readers and any book about animals. He has an awesome imagination and amazes me with the things he thinks up.<br />
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Four Year Stats:<br />
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Weight - 42lbs (90th %ile)<br />
Height - 42.5in (90th %ile)<br />
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Instead of writing everything out for his questionnaire, I'll just let Conor tell you his favorite things:<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/69204948">Conors 4Year Video</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user17263799">Lisa Carmody</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-54565721668269524402013-06-22T15:00:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.386-05:00Recent FunniesThe other night at bed time, Conor told me there was an "oprah-oprah" (I imagine that's how it would be spelled) hiding in the corner under the "thinking chair" (his glider.) He said it was small and purple and spiky, and "a little bit scared". I helped him pick it up but it kept trying to run away. We decided that if we laid down quietly it might come sleep in the bed. He named it "Boopah". The next morning he told me that Boopah the oprah-oprah had in fact spent the night in the bed.<br />
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Conor put Norman the t-rex on a stool and made me open his mouth so he could check his teeth with his flashlight. He said "Oh, okay, yeah, that's great! ... That'll be $24."<br />
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If you tell Conor he can't have something, he'll reply "well, I didn't see any hands on it."<br />
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Talking about our vacation cottage he said, "This house doesn't have any toys. Only decorations."<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-58392079990991785292013-03-23T23:51:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.388-05:00Toledo Zoo TripWe drove down to Toledo this morning to check out the Toledo Zoo and see some animals that the Detroit Zoo doesn't have - elephants and hippos.<br />
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The hippos were a bust - they were sleeping in their "garage" - big grey blobs, Conor said "They look like Gloria!" so I guess he was happy with that.<br />
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He got tired of riding in the wagon and pulled it for a while. Plymouth represent!<br />
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With Tim back in school, it was just Conor and I again for Monday Funday. We try to go somewhere different every week, like Bennett Arboretum in Hines Park...<br />
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Fall color this year was really amazing so we went to Tollgate Farm to check it out.</div>
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The Plymouth Fire Dept. had an open house and we sat in all the fire trucks. <br />
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and the Ft. Worth Zoo. <br />
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Back in Michigan, Conor cheered on runners at the Detroit Marathon. We tried to see dada run but the timing was bad.<br />
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He was a little nervous about proper ToTing procedure at the first couple of houses, but by the third he was warmed up and ready to go. "Trick or Treat! Thank you! Happy Halloween!! Okay, let's go!! I see another light on!" <br />
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We hosted our playgroup this month at Gretchen's House. They're all so much more rambunctious this year!</div>
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He loves dinosaurs, animals, emergency vehicles and Thomas the Train.<br />
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He is learning to read and write his alphabet and just learned how to spell "C-o-n-o-r."<br />
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He likes to lip sync in the car and his favorite pop song is FloRida's "Cry".<br />
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Swimming lessons are going well and he is working on Superman glides and keeping his face in the water.<br />
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He likes baking and being a helper.<br />
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As of early September, he is completely potty trained.<br />
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He is moving into 4T clothes and size 11W shoes.<br />
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He still takes a nap in the afternoon and sleeps 9 hours at night.<br />
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Conor "No mama! DON'T. say that to me."<br />
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Conor "Don't say that to me mama."<br />
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Conor "Stop talking to me.....Stop it.....No you CAN'T say that to me."<br />
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Conor "Mama? ... Mama? ..... Mama??? ... MAMA!!?? ARE YOU THERE MAMA?"<br />
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Height - 39.25" (84th percentile)<br />
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Weight - 38.4 lbs (94th percentile)<br />
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Riveting, I know.</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-82687463136428211592012-06-26T22:15:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.399-05:00Three.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby is three today! We had a party with family Saturday and went to the zoo today.<br />
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Looking back at his <a href="http://andpuppydogstales.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-2nd-birthday.html" target="_blank">birthday post last year</a>, I'd say all those interests pretty much still apply. Here are some more ways I would describe Conor at 3.<br />
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He is funny. Not just "kids say ridiculous stuff" funny, but he knows how to turn it on. He is such a ham and keeps us laughing.<br />
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He is sweet.<br />
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He loves to act things out - songs, movies, stories....<br />
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He loves animals.<br />
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He loves to play and get dirty.<br />
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He loves his family.<br />
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He loves Shrek, Blues Clues, Super WHY!, The Muppets, Tangled, The Berenstain Bears and Toy Story.<br />
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He follows his own path - he knows what he wants and goes after it.<br />
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He is growing up fast, but still loves to cuddle in his mama's lap.<br />
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Happy birthday sweet boy! We love you so so much.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-30210826792209472132012-06-02T14:42:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.373-05:00RobotConor saw the rain barrel on the side of the house last week and said, "There's a robot hiding in the bushes."<br />
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Then today he said, "There's the robot in the bushes. It's happy to see me. Hi robot!!"<br />
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Apparently they have a good relationship.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-19308475180374154712012-06-01T22:33:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.366-05:00Portrait of Mama<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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100% drawn by Conor. I know, right??? You never would have guessed.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-26801511574961387562012-05-23T16:21:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.372-05:00Thumb<br />
The other day Conor was playing in the living room while I was in the kitchen. I heard a loud bang from the other room.<br />
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Conor: "Mama I hurt my thumb!"<br />
Me: "Uh oh... let me see." (to which he would normally hold out the damaged body part for me to inspect)<br />
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Me: "Um.... the thumb in your pants?"<br />
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I guess maybe we need to work a little more on body part names!<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-25748248044754514902012-04-30T09:52:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.370-05:00Zoo Trip<object align="middle" height="560" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf"><param name="flashvars" value="AlbumID=22716176&AlbumKey=sTkBz9&autoStart=true&captions=false&clickToImage=false&newWindow=false&randomize=false&randomStart=false&showButtons=true&showLogo=false&showSpeed=false&showStartButton=true&showThumbs=true&transparent=true&forceSize=OriginalURL"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="bgcolor" value="000000"><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.smugmug.com/ria/ShizamSlides-2007090601.swf" flashvars="AlbumID=22716176&AlbumKey=sTkBz9&autoStart=true&captions=false&clickToImage=false&newWindow=false&randomize=false&randomStart=false&showButtons=true&showLogo=false&showSpeed=false&showStartButton=true&showThumbs=true&transparent=true&forceSize=OriginalURL" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowNetworking="all" height="560" width="640"></embed></object>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-64018935211541037382012-04-17T23:13:00.000-04:002014-01-25T11:00:04.389-05:00My sweet little man.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just can't get enough of this kid - so much personality, such a sweet little guy. Love him to pieces :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Saturday morning we put on the big boy underwear, covered the living room in towels, moved the potty downstairs and just..... hung out.<br />
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By noon, we had gone through just about all 12 pairs of undies :/ The afternoon wasn't any better. He didn't really seem to have any control, and couldn't have cared less. He did go on the potty many times, but just as often in his undies. I was feeling a little worried Saturday night - wondering if he wasn't quite ready, if we were pushing it too hard, if maybe we should go back to diapers for a while. <br />
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Sunday it was like somebody flipped the switch and he did AWESOME. No accidents at all (well except the one time he forgot to pull down the undies.) Monday and Tuesday more of the same - I think he had one or two small accidents Monday but otherwise stayed totally dry. He went to daycare today and stayed dry all day :)<br />
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The trouble now is that he doesn't like to poop on the potty, so he's holding it. He'll try to sneak away and hide to do his business. We tried building a little "pooping house" to hide the potty in but he wasn't buying it. So we're working on that. He's also in a PullUp for naps and at night - I don't expect he'll stay dry all night right away.<br />
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About the snacks/rewards - he was all about the J-U-I-C-E. He actually refused M&Ms, jelly beans, and frosted animal crackers in favor of apple juice. The kid is crazy for the juice. (He did eventually come around on the other stuff.) He doesn't really need the treats anymore but I think we've created a juice monster.<br />
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(For reference, the toddler room (where Conor is) and the preschool room are connected by a hallway where the potties are. There is a full glass door between the potties and the PS room.)<br />
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"Today Conor was giving the preschool class quite a show. He had taken off his pants & diaper to go potty, but on his way took a detour over to the Preschool door. He stood there, pressed up against the door for a minute, then Amanda got his attention so he turned around & pressed his backside up against the door."<br />
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We start full blown potty training tomorrow. His first reaction to the big boy underwear, "No, I don't want that. No."Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-78368356015453036772012-03-01T00:05:00.001-05:002014-01-25T11:00:04.398-05:00Disney WorldWe just got back from a week at Disney World with a 2.5 year old, and lived to tell the tale. Conor was sick the week before the trip and spent the first few days still recovering, so we tried to take it easy. We rented a big comfy stroller (Baby Jogger City Elite from Orlando Stroller Rentals) so he could ride as much as he wanted to (which was a lot). These are some of the highlights from each day - we spent lots of time walking around and looking at all the sights in between the rides and shows.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 1 - Animal Kingdom</span></b><br />
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We headed straight for the Kilimanjaro Safari and were able to basically walk right on. Conor loved it - the rest of the week he kept asking to go back to the "zoo" and ride on the truck. <br />
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Then we hit up the Camp Minnie-Mickey Character Greeting Trails. We timed it perfectly and arrived just as a "Festival of the Lion King" show was starting nearby, so the lines were really short. I thought it would be a great chance to check all the big characters off our list - Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, etc.<br />
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FAIL. At least cousin Madeline enjoyed it!<br />
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We almost got him to take a picture with Mickey but he bailed last minute.<br />
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Conor and cousin Clara weren't feeling great so we headed out for lunch and a nap.<br />
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We did go back later in the afternoon. We rode Primeval Whirl while Mimi watched Conor, and then we were able to see the Lion King show. He loved the show, so much in fact that he fell asleep. A good end to Day 1.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 2 - Epcot</span></b><br />
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We arrived right at "rope drop", and it was crazy busy. First we went to "The Seas" and did the Nemo & Friends ride. Conor was a little hesitant about the moving clams but seemed to enjoy it. Then we headed over to see "Turtle Talk with Crush." It was a super cute show that any 2 year old would love - except my kid, who wanted to leave halfway through. We walked around the aquarium a bit, then proceeded outside for a major meltdown and snack throwing tantrum. We decided to head back for some quiet time and lunch. (This was really his only mega tantrum all week.)<br />
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After lunch we went back and walked through Innoventions. We could tell he wasn't feeling 100% because there was a life sized fire truck that he wasn't at all interested in. We also did the The Great Piggy Bank Adventure.<br />
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Then we walked all the way thru World Showcase while Conor napped. He woke up just as we were passing thru Mexico. We watched the fountains for a bit, then walked all the way back thru World Showcase so Conor could see the sights. We stopped for a bit to watch the World Showcase Players in the UK Pavilion. Back in Future World, Mimi watched Conor while we rode Soarin' with Uncle Jason, Madeline and Grampy. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 3 - Hollywood Studios</span></b><br />
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Conor and I ate breakfast at the 3rd & Fairfax Farmer's Market while Dada and Grampy rode Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. <br />
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Then we headed over to the Disney Jr. show, which he liked but didn't want to dance. <br />
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We walked around for a while, thru Pixar Place and Streets of America. We ate lunch at Pizza Planet while Conor napped. When he woke up, we waited in line to see Buzz Lightyear and Woody. He was excited to see them thru the window but when we made it to the end of the line, he freaked. <br />
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Grampy watched Conor while we rode Toy Story Mania, then we saw the Disney Jr. show again with Madeline and Clara. We went thru The Magic of Disney Animation show and exhibit, then rode Star Tours while Mimi watched Conor and Clara. We called it a day after that. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 4 - Magic Kingdom</span></b><br />
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We rode the monorail and then started the day with a Princess Breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table in the castle. We met Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Belle. Conor wasn't nearly as scared of the princesses as he was the characters in full costumes. He had a really good time playing with the sword and wishing star and looking around at the castle.<br />
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After breakfast, we headed towards Adventurland and rode the Jungle Cruise, which he loved. It was probably his favorite ride. Then we rode Pirates of the Caribbean, which he also really liked. We headed thru to Frontierland and Liberty Square, where we saw Lions' coach Jim Schwartz. Conor fell asleep so we walked to Tomorrowland and ate lunch, then rode Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin while Grampy watched Conor. <br />
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When Conor woke up, we headed to Fantasyland and rode It's a Small World and then to Liberty Square and rode The Haunted Mansion. He really liked both of those. There were a few moments of "I'm all done." in the beginning of THM, but once we got on the ride he was okay. <br />
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We headed back over to Tomorrowland to ride Space Mountian while Grampy and Conor danced to the DJ on the terrace. Then we rode the Jungle Cruise one more time before the end of the day. We got caught in a rain shower on the way out but managed to get on the monorail before it really started pouring.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 5 - Epcot</span></b><br />
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We arrived an hour or so after rope drop but the crowds were much lighter than earlier in the week. It was also about 20 degrees warmer. We headed straight for "The Land" and rode Living with the Land, then saw "The Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable". Conor really liked both of those. <br />
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We went to the Mexico Pavilion and rode the Gran Fiesta Tour right as it opened, then watched a mariachi band. We walked thru the World Showcase and Conor fell asleep for his nap somewhere between China and Germany. <br />
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I love the first food stand in the American Aventure Pavilion - nothing says "America" like funnel cakes. <br />
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We stopped to eat in the Morocco Pavilion and had a fabulous lunch at the Tangierine Cafe.<br />
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As we strolled thru France, we noticed a really short line for (blue-dress) Belle, so we wheeled Conor up and got a picture with her while he snoozed. We did the same for Marie (the cat from Aristocats.) <br />
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Back in Future World, we stopped at Club Cool and tried the different flavors of Coke from around the world. (Krest Ginger Ale from Mozambique was my fav.)<br />
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Conor woke up and ate, then we we on Spaceship Earth. He loved it and still likes watching his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUD6CYISXWI&context=C3a1b40fADOEgsToPDskIG-1eaCnl_W-Kn3DPCNKtd">video</a> from the ride.<br />
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We went by Downtown Disney on the way back to find the Mr. Potato Head parts bar, and also stopped in at the Lego store. <br />
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That night, Mimi and Grampy babysat so we could go out for dinner. We had a fantastic meal at Jiko, at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Lodge was amazing - after dinner we walked out to the back terrace and could see giraffes, hogs, zebras, pelicans and other animals all around. Someday we'll have to go back and stay there - Conor would love it!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 6 - Magic Kingdom</span></b><br />
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The monorail lines were pretty long so we rode the ferry boat across the lagoon, which was fast and convenient, and less crowded than the monorail. We started off in Adventureland and rode the Magic Carpets of Aladdin and went to the Tiki Room (my favorite), then saw the "Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party" parade. We picked a good spot for the parade because Woody's float stopped right in front of us when the characters all got down to dance. <br />
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Then we walked down Main Street to check out the Main Street Confectionery and meet Uncle Jason and Aunt Kelly for a family picture. <br />
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We headed back to use fast passes for our 3rd time on the Jungle Cruise, then rode Pirates of the Caribbean again. We ate lunch at Tortuga Tavern, then Conor took a nap while we walked thru the shops on Main Street and in Tomorrowland.<br />
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It was getting pretty hot so we decided we'd seen everything we wanted to see and headed out. We stopped by Downtown Disney one more time for some souvenirs then went back to the house to swim.<br />
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I'll admit I was pleasantly surprised at how well Conor handled everything and how much we were able to do. Certainly we did less than we would have with an older child (or no child) but quickly realized he could and would go on lots of rides I wasn't sure he'd tolerate. By far his favorites were the Kilimanjaro Safari and the Jungle Cruise, which is no surprise knowing how much he loves animals and bad jokes. He hated the characters, but I supposed that probably saved us lots of time standing in line.<br />
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I was also surprised at how well he slept the entire trip. He napped like a champ, knocking out every day for an hour or two in the stroller. By the last day, he actually asked for us to lay the seat back so he could go to sleep. He did equally well at night, considering how horribly he's been sleeping at home. <br />
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Staying off property is, in my opinion, the way to go. The kids (5, 2.5 and almost 2) loved the pool and the movie room, and each had their own bedroom. The full kitchen was great, we had space to spread out and be comfortable, and the commute was quick and easy.<br />
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Thank you Mimi and Grampy for a wonderful trip, and Kelly, Jason, Madeline and Clara for making our Disney vacation so special! We miss you all already but won't forget it any time soon.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-37351902777321485642012-01-31T22:25:00.000-05:002014-01-25T11:00:04.377-05:00Yay! and pOopsIt was almost a year ago that <a href="http://andpuppydogstales.blogspot.com/2011/02/home-improvements.html">Conor got his potty</a>. Since then, he's been pretty good about peeing on the potty. Lately, he has been going pee on the potty consistently at least once a day, sometimes more than that. <br />
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Except it's only ever pee. He had never pooped on the potty. Until tonight!<br />
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I could tell what was happening, but Tim couldn't (although he was whispering "I poop on the potty like a lion.") As soon as he stood up and we saw it in the potty, we both yelled "YAAAAAAYYYY!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!", which startled the daylights out of the poor boy. He started crying and saying "No!!! No!!!" It took a little while to calm him down, and I'm not sure he really ever got that we were happy that he had pooped in the potty. <br />
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So oops on us. but Yay!!! for Conor!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-75294268018903158862012-01-29T09:59:00.004-05:002014-01-25T11:00:04.394-05:00Nap timeFriday night Tim and I went to the Ann Arbor Folk Festival and Nana and Papa babysat. I knew Conor had to be tired after so much excitement the night before, but was surprised when yesterday's nap ended after only an hour. As soon as we came downstairs, he zonked out on the couch for another hour snooze. I think this may be the first time he's napped for so long on the couch (while not being held). Welcome to the world of couch naps little buddy - it rocks.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://karmadee.smugmug.com/Other/Blog/i-CsCXJLj/0/625x576/nap-collage-rounded-012812-625x576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://karmadee.smugmug.com/Other/Blog/i-CsCXJLj/0/625x576/nap-collage-rounded-012812-625x576.jpg" /></a></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650477631155280931.post-4548000144022709282012-01-23T22:30:00.001-05:002014-01-25T11:00:04.379-05:00No more monkeys...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They bumped their sock heads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://karmadee.smugmug.com/Other/Blog/i-gqCQQ7p/0/640x480/IMG0843-640x480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://karmadee.smugmug.com/Other/Blog/i-gqCQQ7p/0/640x480/IMG0843-640x480.jpg" /></a></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16084296976845882227noreply@blogger.com0