Poop and Trucks

The two best things in the world for Conner are poop and trucks.

The two most interesting topics of conversation in the world of Conner is also poop and trucks.



This morning, Dad took Conner on a trip to go "fetch" more horse poop for our backyard. I'll have to post an update on our backyard soon :)

On the way to the poop - Conner got to ride in a truck.


When loading the poop - Conner got to ride in a tractor truck.

On the way home with the poop - Conner got to ride in a truck.

When watching the men unload the poop - Conner got to watch the truck.

Basically - I think Conner is going to be talking about this day for weeks to come. Unlike poop and bum - Poop and trucks definitely go together and make our little boy super happy.

You Smell Like a Band-Aid...

In addition to running his own chiropractic business - Nate also teaches Anatomy and Physiology part-time at the community college.  Yesterday as he went to go help one of his adult college students with a microscope, the student looked at him and said, "You smell like a Band-Aid." How do you respond to a comment like that? A simple "thanks" does not quite cut it :)

This whole topic has inspired some real deep reflection on my part. If I could be any type of Band-Aid... which type would I be, and how would I want to smell??

The little girl inside of me demands that I be a "bright pink Band-Aid decorated with Barbie" while the Mom inside of me screams for Pixar "Cars" or "Nemo" to occupy Conner - then he would really think I was cool... while the adult quietly and maturely asks to be an "invisible Band-Aid" to quietly blend in with the crowd and better observe the lives of others. As for the smell - all three agree on wanting to smell like ice cream decorated with Oreos..

First Bath... with Pictures

Definitely not the first bath for Mr. Caleb - but the first bath with pictures. Mom and Dad are sure grateful for Conner... he is such a good helper!

More Caleb Pictures

Out of the Mouth of Conner

Conner rarely answers questions with a "Yes". We only receive a yes, if it is something he is very serious about.

Yesterday, Nate had a conversation with Conner that went something like this:

"Conner - do you want to go to the store?"
"No!"

"Conner - do you want to eat something?"
"No!"

"Conner - do you want to drive one day?"
"No!"

"Conner - do you want to get married?"
With thought - Conner responded with a enthusiastic "YES!"

Later that day - Nate wanted to know more...

"Conner - Do you wish that Dad drove a big truck?"
"Yes"

"Conner - Are you disappointed in the cars that dad drives?"
"Yes"

"Conner - Would you think more of Dad if he drove a big truck?"
"Yes"

We are just so in love with our growing boy! He keeps us laughing!

The Arrival of Caleb

Caleb arrived safely and triumphant to earth on 8/12/08 at 2:20 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 21 inches, deciding to enter the world "OP" (occiput posterior). He and Mommy are doing extremely well.








When we called Grandma Stewart to notify her of the birth (she was at our home with Conner), she informed us that Conner awoke at 2:20 a.m. calling for "Mommy". She informed Conner that she was giving birth to a baby at the hospital, and Conner said, "Yeah," calmed down, and fell back to sleep.

Uh-Oh!

Usually when their is a bug or a spider around the house, Conner quickly alerts one of us of it's presence.

Saturday morning - Conner decided to take matters into his own hands.

Upon finding a spider, Conner quickly grabbed one of Dad's shoes and began whacking the floor... multiple times - while exclaiming "Uh-Oh!"

He was not successful in his attempt to kill the spider. Daddy had to help.

Mommy is so grateful for her cute toddler who is determined to protect her from the scary spiders that crawl around our house... and for Daddy who assists in the process!