Putting It All Together

It was the Gremlin's birthday yesterday, and the combination of the Gremlin getting everything he wanted and sugar resulted in a situation similar to this. The Mother and Father of the Gremlin, having to clean up the aftermath of the Little Engine That Could Consume Sugar, we failed to have time to wrap all the presets that were shipped. One such present was a balance bike from Aunt Jessica and Uncle Zach.

The Gremlin saw this bike and began jumping and shouting his excitement. So much so, the MOTG tried to put it together. The Gremlin had several thoughts on this, but only one that was voiced.

"Momma, I think we should wait for daddy."
 "I'm pretty sure I can do it, buddy, there are only three parts to it."

"See, momma? You should have waited for daddy!"

When I returned home and was able to take a look, it was apparent the MOTG was extremely close, and just not familiar with the method the assembly team on the balance bike was familiar with. This was not as apparent to the Gremlin

"Oh thank you daddy! You saved the day!"

He continued this throughout the next few days as he'd tell people

"My daddy made this bike for me because my momma couldn't do it."


Some Space Needle related pictures

As well as the Gremlin working one of the cameras they have available on top of the Needle

And a video of how ridiculously happy the Gremlin is at parks

Favorite Toy Of The Week: Lego Fire Rescue Sets (and, of course, the balance bike)

Wisdom of a 3 and 1/2 Year Old - On Babies

"Buddy, it's Angie's birthday coming up, what do you want to get her?"
"A baseball?"
"Really? Why's that?"
"So I can hit her in the head with it because babies are bad."
"That's not very nice at all. Is there something else you can get her?"
"A backpack. Then I can put her in it and zip it up."

Wisdom Of A 3 and 1/2 Year Old - On Lying

"Okay, buddy, we missed Daddy's birthday, so we're going to celebrate it tomorrow. What do you think he wants?"
"Momma, give me the phone. I call Daddy." Gremlin retreats to his room and closes the door.
"Okay Momma, Daddy wants a firetruck cake. Chocolate. And-uh-the Lego Fire Truck Station!"
"Is that the truth?"
"Yes, but as long as you don't ask him. Are you going to ask him?"
"Yes I am buddy."
"Okay, then he wants it now so it's here before he gets home. I go get the keys. Momma, is it lying if you don't check?"