Jack Sparrow Baby

This is Jack Sparrow Baby. Charles allowed the costume to be taken off yesterday, but he has otherwise worn it for three out of four days. He wore it to Storybook Land's Pirate and Princess event on Saturday, slept in it that night, and then wore it to church Sunday. Only after playing in the sand table that afternoon could I remove it for a bath. He woke this morning requesting Pirates of the Carribean movie and his costume.

Motorcycles for breakfast

Charles loves to eat "motorcycles" for breakfast. He begs for the flavored ice pops each morning, and his cute name for them always makes me chuckle.

Hair cut

We were playing with our "Flubber" this afternoon when we were distracted with another toy. Charles found the playdoh scissors we had left out and came smiling into the kitchen with a sing song voice saying, "hair cut!" and aimed for my head! He then proceeded to "snip" my hair. It was actually very calming and felt amazing! I love having my hair played with, and with all boys, the experience is rare. Thank you, Charles!

Bubble snake

We played with a contraption from a workshop on messy play that I attended this spring. It is a solo cup with a special fabric stretched across the top with a straw inserted in the side. William found it  in our box of fun and wanted to play. We both had fun, but when Charles took his turn, he sucked on the straw and got a mouthful of dish soap! We cleaned his mouth, but he wouldn't try again. "Bubbles yucky!"

Fourth of July

Yesterday was the 4th of July. After a day on the beach and dinner of hash and BBQ, we went for a walk. As we neared the condo, Daddy, William, Bee Bee, Mary, Austin, and Aly went inside, but Charles and I walked on to Charlestown Grant and went out on the beach to watch the fireworks. Since fireworks are no longer allowed on the beaches of Litchfield by the Sea, we were close to South Litchfield where we had a great view. It was a special Mommy and Charles moment.