GiGi bells

the movie Elf is much loved
here in stroesslerland.
among the many quotes we
use year-round, we love:

"the best way to spread Christmas cheer
is singing loud for all to hear."

our child, like a good little man,
has taken this elfin principle to heart.

what we 'humans raised by humans' love is that,
in his little two year old brain,
the words to Jingle Bells are slightly altered
to spread some cheer to one particular person.
his grandma, Gigi - marks' mom.

Merry Christmas, G!

the tree

on the way to the farm

refusing to walk. again.
although it is hard to resist when he asks,
'dada, hold you?'

stroessler men: the profile.

tree, warm car, requisite book in hand. roll out.

post-tree snack.
plus, The HICCUPotamus by Aaron Zenz.
order today. its fantastic.

hat head.

our leggy, too-big-for-his-own-good, please-bear-with-me puppy
looking quite mountainous by the tree.

** question: has anyone seen a wall or tabletop ornament display in any stores this year? we held off putting up the 'good' ornaments (for two very young, very accident prone Reasons), but i'd still like to have them out...

homework w M

the thinker

there are some mornings

wherein the delight of a homemade waffle

pales in comparison to the thirteenth airing

of a Sid the Science Kid episode.

on the upside, how cute is his hair? i cut it myself, thank you very much. just don't look too closely... or you'll take my clippers away. and i need them. at least until this kid looks at a stranger holding scissors near his head with anything other than pure animosity.

wake-up call

that would be me,

buried under blankets, pillow,

oh, and 50-something pound puppy.

good morning.

library day

i have this great friend

who is counting down the days

to thanksgiving

by listing out things big and small

she is thankful for...

one of mine for today

is the public library system.

(and their killer toys.)

i think my first children's book should be titled:

If You Give a Shu a Train Table

all business.