The Bodester

This post is largely for me and Dave; so we don't forget this moment in time. We hope you find some entertainment in it as well.

Since birth, and especially since Bodie started talking, we've made an intentional effort not to use the word "mine." You naturally learn to be possessive, so why jump on that bandwagon at an early age. You'll hear us say, "This is mommy's," or "This is Bodie's," as we are referring to items such as a toothbrush. Bodie has really learned from this and (currently) has no real use for the word mine. We're total geniuses, I know. That's what we've been thinking until...

Several friends have recently pointed out that Bodie talks about himself almost exclusively in the third person - often calling himself by his own nickname, Bodester. This is apparently not typical for a 2 year old and provides an opportunity for every one of our friends to make fun of us! Oh well, so much for perfect parenting.

So here are some of our favorite third party comments he makes about himself:
"Wake-up Bodester!" - as we get him out of his crib in the morning
"Bodie eat it up" - referring to his meals
"All done Bodester" - when he's finished with breakfast, lunch, or dinner
"Bodester happy, no nap" - if you're grumpy you must take a nap in our house. He's eternally trying to convince us that he is only happy so therefore, no need for a nap.
"Go Bodie Go!" - something he yells at full volume while kicking or running with any type of ball
"Could go all way...Bodester touchdown!" - this starts out in normal voice and then by the word touchdown is yelled at full volume when he reaches the touchdown destination with his football.

Thanks for making us laugh out loud Bodester!

Now I Know How the Elfs Feel

This season is non-stop, whew! Between Oct 31st and January 16th (just 77 days in case anyone is counting), we have three major holidays, a big Christmas brunch, and three birthdays in our house - not to mention a few trips. Don't get me wrong, I love it. It's just hard to keep up on the blog posts.

I had an awesomely fun play date with the Stransky Brown family - they are funny. We went to Francesca's soccer game, shot baskets, and ran around and around their house. Apparently talking about yourself in the third person isn't normal for a two year old so it prompted lots of jokes later in the evening. I tried to explain that I wasn't tired and said, "Bodie happy, no nap." Then as I ran by everyone in lightening speed I'd yell, "Bodie fast!" And after the frequent crash (from running so fast) I'd say, "Bodie wipeout." My mom says I, and a guy named Bob Dole, have a lot in common, whatever that means. Anyway, thanks Stransky Brown family for such a fun day.

We headed out Thanksgiving morning to Utah for a little Turkey dinner with my Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Rick, Aunt Margo, and cousins Lindsie, Troy, and Mallory. The trip was slam-packed with fun - bowling, a trip to the aquarium, a trampoline bounce house, golf, a visit to see the temple lights at night, a day at the zoo, endless turkey and treats, and a huge birthday party (for me!) where I got my own 49ers football helmet - does it get better than that!

I got off the plane with my turkey hat on. Lots of people pointed and laughed at me - thanks mom. But it made my grandparents laugh, and that was the goal, so i think i'll keep this turkey head around for a while.

My grandpa Jacquie got a new hip two weeks ago. "WHAT??!?!!!" many of you are saying, "I had no ideas!" Exactly. She decided to tell no one so she could spend the time recooperating. She looks good and is moving around great. Her plan is to be golfing this month (if the snow holds off) and then back on snow and water skis in 2012 - what a cool grandma. My dad explained to me that she got a new hip so when I saw her I said, "Nice hip Grandma," because that's what you say, right?

Thanks to the dozens of family and friends who came over on Saturday to help me celebrate my first two years. If the next 98 are anywhere near similar, this is going to be one VERY fun adventure.

 

Let the Birthday Month Begin!

There's something to be said for having your birthday right after Thanksgiving and just before all of the holiday parties start. My parents are both January birthdays and have great, personal sympathy for being born too close to Christmas. So, to remedy that, they've begun a pattern of celebrating my birthday in early to mid November. This is great because I get my party early in the month and then, by law (or at least it should be a law), they must celebrate again on my actual Birthday at the end of the month; and wa-la, the birthday month is born!

My Nana and PopPop sent me my gift in time for my party - way before my actual birthday - so I scored a new tennis racquet that's just my size. I've already been out on the court - check out my form (but pay no attention to the large amount of missed balls sitting near my feet).

Ten of my buddies came over this weekend for a football party. And while we may be short in size, we sure looked tough with our football eye glare make-up. We jumped in the sports moon bounce, attempted field goal kicks, made playdough creatures, played in the band, and ate football cupcakes and hot dogs - a 2-year olds paradise.

The photos provide MUCH better commentary than I can, so here are a few pics - enjoy!

49ers, Hope, and Happiness

GO NINERS! That was my motto this past week and it totally worked. We went to the 49er vs Redskins  game on Sunday and my Niners came out victorious! This was my second NFL game - last year I got to see the Dolphins play Baltimore (not as good of an outcome in that game) - and I can now comfortably say I'd like to own an NFL team when I grow up; football is fun.

My dad even got in to it and wore 49er gear (rather than his usual Dolphins attire). And while I was one of the smallest fans at the game, I showed my big spirit by running through the crowds in the parking lot and the stadium yelling "Go Niners!" Even the Redskins fans were nice to me - probably because I'm short (and I winked at them as I passed).

Then my buddy Hope came to town with her mom Amy. Amy and my mom have been friends since they had a food fight at sleep-away camp when they were 12 years old - pretty cool. Anyway, we had a blast and spent the day at the zoo. I showed Hope all of my favorite spots - Amazonia, the O line, and the pandas. And this is how she showed me her appreciation... Yes, I'd be happy to take her to the zoo again - shazam!

Then last night two of my favorite people, Christine and Uncle M.O. came to visit me. Christine gave me a cool  bowling set (but my parents have already commandeered it for themselves and are competing to see who can knock down the most pins - good grief!). This is why I love Christine and M.O. - they love to play. They let me wear their shoes, they put on goofy hats, and they're just plain fun. Thanks for a great evening.

Spooktacular Weekend

We jammed in as much as possible in the past three days - trick-or-treating, yard work, Halloween parties, bike ride, cookie decorating, birthday party, church, soccer - and we even got SNOW! Does it get better than this?

Here's a photo recap of our fun...
Halloween cookie decorating, yes, that is frosting in my eye

 First party of the weekend - we went as pirates to that party

Yard work with a a break for a soccer game through the graveyard

Another party - this time I was a UPS delivery guy and my parents were UPS shipping boxes

Then the main event - total chaos in our neighborhood. This is the fifth straight year with more than 400 trick-or-treaters.

I worked the smoke machines and strobe light

Loved every minute of it!