Wiggly Writings

The Green Cast.

kristel — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:36:21 +0000

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!

Splash!

kristel — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:35:59 +0000

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!

21 Months

kristel — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:08:10 +0000

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

First time on a Bike Ride!!!

kristel — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:20:35 +0000

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!

Take a Hike for Humanity May 22

peter — Tue, 11 May 2010 11:05:18 +0000

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 2010

kristel — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:20:27 +0000

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!

18 Months

kristel — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:19:45 +0000

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

Portland Japanese Gardens

kristel — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:19:34 +0000

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!

Oregon Coast in February!

kristel — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:19:16 +0000

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.

Oregon Trip, Spring 2010

kristel — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:18:57 +0000

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!