Pre-School of Rock

Jake wants to be a Rockstar! I know this because he has been giving me hints for weeks. I've in the past have chosen to ignore them and put them off as really cute things that all babies do, like play drums on mom's bum, and head banging to AC/DC. But lately his actions are speaking a little louder, more like NIN!

We went to the Oak on Friday night, where this guy was playing a gig. (I say guy, because there was no band, just this guy with his guitar. He was quite good considering he was a one-man show.) Anyways.... We were out on the patio and the "guy" was playing inside but the huge windows were open. Well Jake thought the show was great. So great, he wanted to join in and started dancing and singing along. The "guy" thought this was the funniest thing ever and started by introducing Jake as his band member. Which brought on a few cheers from the bar. Now this was all Jake really needed to get himself warmed up. The "guy" picked Jake up and brought him over to the microphone where Jake (never one to be shy) proceeded to sing his version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". Now in true rockstar fashion Jake ended up with a few fans who came to buy him drinks (or candy, and balloons, and toys). Not even kidding.



And if Friday night wasn't enough to convince me, this morning on my way into work had me thinking. I was driving Jake to daycare this morning, and scanning through radio stations as I usually do, trying to find something good. When I hear from the back seat, "Go back, Mom. Go back." So I did as he asked me and went back a station. Fat Boy Slim was singing "Funk Soul Brother, check it out now..." And from the back seat I hear "Thanks mom! It's a good one" As his little feet kicked to the beat and his head bobbed like it was the coolest beat he'd heard.

Oh Man am I in trouble!

Jake at the Russell Fair

We had such a ball at the Russell Fair on Sunday. Last year Jake wouldn't go on any of the rides. This year though he loved them! Here are some pictures from the day.

Abbey showing Jake how to feed the goats.

Hey you there... Got any FO-oooOOooD?

I got my ticket! Look Mom I got a ticket!

That's a real pony! Jake's first pony ride.

My Cousin Kate

Hey... Are you driving this thing or what?

He's hanging on pretty tight. I don't think he would dare take his hands off of that pole.

Learning bad habits from his mom!

Abbey and Jake driving a spaceship.

I won a second place ribbon for my painting of Jake.

My darling husband... Always smiling for the camera. NOT!
At least I caught him this time. He wonders why there are no posts of him.

My Dad.

My sister with her new hair colour. I love it! Doubt she'll stay this colour though, too many people told her that she looked like me!

Jake trying to beat up his Aunt. I'm pretty sure he could take her.

Conversations with a 2-year old

Actual conversation...
Silver car: Hi
Black Bat-mobile: Hi
Silver car: It's me.
Black Bat-mobile: Hi You.
Silver car: Fine.
Black Bat-mobile: How are you?
Silver car: Oh fine.
Black Bat-mobile: OK
Silver car: Let's go play crash up derby!
Black Bat-mobile: OK
Silver car: Over here! (pointing to other side of couch)
Black Bat-mobile: OK
Silver car: CRASH!
Black Bat-mobile: ....crash...
Silver car: Let's go over to mom's leg!
Black Bat-mobile: OK
Silver car: Hi
Black Bat-mobile: Hi
Silver car: It's me.
Black Bat-mobile: Hi You.
Silver car: Fine.
Black Bat-mobile: How are you?
Silver car: Oh fine.
Black Bat-mobile: OK (now laughing uncontrollably as the entire process repeats, word for word)
Silver car: Let's go play crash up derby!
Black Bat-mobile: OK
Silver car: Over here! (pointing to other side of couch)
Black Bat-mobile: OK (now regretting that we started this game... Despite my trying to sway the play to a different outcome, we went in circles for 20 minutes....)

Good thing he's cute!