Wiggly Writings

Bathtubs can be slippery. Thomas learned this the hard way. He had a fall in the tub. He couldn’t walk. We didn’t know what was wrong because he’s just not that good at explaining things, yet. Two trips to the emergency room and a series of overly traumatic x-rays later, and we discovered the problem. A broken leg. So, now we are halfway through a month of living with a bright green cast. Surprisingly, he’s not that bothered by the cast itself, but more frustrated with life in general. No more splash pad for a while. He’s a master at crawling and today he took his first steps with his “green sock”. Here’s Thomas with cast.

This is not what I had in mind.

But it won't stop me!

Thomas discovered the Splash Pad, a local park that has all kinds of water jets and puddles to jump in. It is just about his favorite thing ever. We had plans to go here all summer long, until… (you will find out in the next post)… Anyway, enjoy the pics.

Testing the water.

This is going to be fun!

What are these?

Weeeee!

I can walk silly...

... and stomp my feet!

Ah... now I need a nap!

Thomas is 22 months old today, but I am finally getting around to posting his 21 month old picture.  This is the last yellow chair picture before his big 2-year birthday yellow chair picture.  Wow!  It will be here before we know it.  Toddlerhood is a pretty amazing time.  He is learning new words every day.  I can’t even count them anymore.  What fun!

Month 21 Yellow Chair

Woohoo!  Thomas got a child seat for the back of Daddy’s bicycle and also a brand new helmet, “bike hat” to protect his very special head.  It was such a beautiful day that all three of us went out for a little test ride.  We think Thomas approves.

Helmet on... buckled in... ready to go!

Taking a break... Still holding on...

That was fun, Daddy!

I never did let go of Daddy's seat... but at least I've got a smile on my face!

I’m organizing the Take a Hike for Humanity event this year, and I’m also hiking up Mt. Monadnock to raise funds for Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity.  We’ve got building projects in various stages of development in Nashua, Milford, and Wilton, New Hampshire.

Visit my personal pledge goal page:

http://takeahikeforhumanity.dojiggy.com/peterdobratz

Kristel still won’t let me take Thomas up the mountain using a Moby wrap, toddler carrier, or other contraption.  Maybe next year.

Easter this year was full of celebrating, especially because it was surrounded by Momma and Daddy’s birthdays and also because my friend Gigi came over for dinner and an egg hunt. It was so much fun!

Thomas finds an Easter basket! Look at that yummy cake we get to have later!

Easter Picture with Spring Daffodils wearing German Lederhosen

Thomas and Georgia go egg hunting!

I found an egg!

Here's another one!

We can do this together...

All the eggs in one basket.

Yes, Gramma. Momma let me eat the chocolate bunny!

He turned 1.5 years old towards the end of our Oregon visit.  We made sure to get a yellow chair picture when we got back home.  According to the doctor, he has grown 4 inches in the last 3 months and he’s now 3 feet tall.  He hasn’t gained much weight, since he is putting all that energy into going up!

Month 18 Yellow Chair

While we were in Oregon, there was a free day at the Portland Japanese Gardens.  Thomas had a great time roaming around, finding puddles to jump in, leaves to touch, and even some tasty gravel to munch on.  Yes, there’s me picking bits of rock and dirt out of his mouth.  I’m sure it tasted wonderful!

This year, Thomas and I escaped an entire New Hampshire February and when Peter joined us for a week, we went to the Oregon Coast with Thomas’ cousins.  It was fantastic weather.

We were lucky to be able to go to Oregon and enjoy a beautiful Spring in February and then go home to enjoy Spring all over again!  In this set, we’ve got Thomas playing in “Gamma” and “Gappa”s garden.  Enjoying a chocolate dipped cookie and upside down Valentine.  Chasing some chickens.  And a delicious kids meal with “Auntie” Jaime at the best kid-friendly, bicycle-friendly, organic brewpub ever.  Check out Hopworks Urban Brewery.  We love this place!

Here are a few pictures of Thomas learning to feed himself with a spoon and also some story time with Daddy.

Here are some playing in the snow pictures. Thomas had fun with Daddy on the sled down the hill by our house, but he was not too sure about the slightly bigger hill at the park. He did enjoy walking back and forth on the sidewalk in front of our house and watching all the snow plow trucks!

We had a quiet Christmas this year with just the 3 of us.  It was nice for a change.  We didn’t take a whole lot of pictures, but here are a couple.

holiday buscuit-men

living room full of wrapping paper and new toys

Stocking full of fridge food!

The Christmas Tree Picture

Playing with the Wise Men

Christmas is a fun time...

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve slowed down on the yellow chair pictures.  We figure he won’t change as fast in his second year.  Here is Thomas at 15 months old… we think he grew 2 inches over Thanksgiving!

Month 15 Yellow Chair

This is the first time that Thomas planted his two feet in the snow.  He is not sure what to think.

First snow footprints!

I'm all bundled up in my snowsuit so I can have a seat and look around.

The snow looks so soft, but it feels really cold!

I'm trying to get up but my hands are buried in the cold, cold snow. This is not what I had in mind.

This is no fun at all... Mom, get me some mittens!