Poki Simpson + Max Simpson

Doh! I'm a Simpson!

Dear Abby

I found these emails in my mom's inbox earlier today. What do you think it means?

Dear Abby,
Look at what my 13 month old son has figured out! He's such a crazy monkey. People have told me for months that he is going to be a handful, and now I think they might be right!
What's a mom to do?!
Signed,
Totally Screwed in Connecticut



Dear Screwed,
You're right. You're screwed.
God bless you,
Abby

The Monday Night Movie Is...

Shape-Sorter and His Friend, Frustration
or: The Rise and Fall of the Boy Who Sorted Three Shapes

Starring: Poki
Co-starring: Shape-Sorter
With a special appearance by: Max, the terrified cat (who happened to be busy stalking the stuffed animal cat on the other side of Poki's car).



Part Deux



Fin.

A Week In Review

Last week was a bit crazy at my house. First of all, I had a virus of some sort which made me not very much fun to be around, but now I'm better. The good part about being sick is that Mom and I stayed home most of the week playing and hanging out. Here are some videos from the week.

I'm really trying to talk now, especially during meal times. That's when Mom and I discuss our day. Unfortunately, it's also when she quizzes me on my body parts, which I find very annoying.



One day, to switch up our meal time routine, Mom set up a picnic for me and my friends in my room.













I also got really interested in my house. I spent quite a bit of my days hiding in there from my mom.



I'm growing increasingly independent and have been trying to dress myself. It's not as easy as Daddy makes it look.



I think that's because his shoes are easier to put on.



One thing that I have mastered taking off is my diaper. I've pretty much got that down. That's why I am no longer allowed to go without pants.



That diaper was brand new and clean, just so you know! And I eventually did find my diaper pail, don't worry.

Like I said before, I was sick this week. My mom knew it, but for some reason, I didn't believe her, so I still tried to speed around the house all day long. Then I would get really cranky because I was so tired--and I even threw up once. It was my first time ever. It was weird. I just looked up at Mom like: "What just happened???" In order to keep me from over-exerting myself, my mom turned on the TV--something she doesn't normally let me watch. I mean, Mom and Dad have stuff on in the background while I play sometimes, but she doesn't normally put on shows especially for me. Last week, though, she actually turned on Sesame Street. That's right! I met Elmo. And boy did I like him. I liked them all, actually. (Insert Mom's sigh here).

Mimic

More Pool Fun!

Today my mom and dad took me to another pool. I knew something was up when my mom dressed me in my yellow beach cover-up. I looked down at myself, patted the little blue fish swimming across my chest, and ran to get the beach bag out of the hall closet. Seriously. I really did. I totally knew what was going on. My parents couldn't believe their eyes. So, I handed the beach bag to my mom, then ran to my closet and grabbed my other bathing suit (not realizing Mom had already packed one suit). Then I grabbed a few swimmy diapers and, believe it or not, a sun suit that has a shark on it,in case I needed a change of clothes. I know many of you won't believe that I did all things things myself, but I learned a few things from my week at the beach. Next time Mom will let me pack my own things!

Here are some cute videos of my afternoon at the pool.

Here are me and Mom playing "motor boat." She sings, "Motor boat, motor boat move so slow! Motor boat, motor boat move so fast! Motor boat, motor boat put on the gas!"



Then I jumped off the side into Mom's arms. This pool wasn't quite as safe as the one from yesterday when it came to to pool's edge. There was a little step so I couldn't stand and jump into Mom's arms like I normally do. It was still very fun though!



When Daddy took me, I really got the hang of that swimming thing. If you look closely, you can see that I am even kicking my legs!



He also tried to show me how to blow bubbles in the water, but I only drank it.



After my swim, I curled up in my giant beach towel and drank some juice-spiked water.



I have a feeling we are going to be spending quite a bit of time at the pool this summer!

More Hair! ...More Curly Hair???

My hair has really been growing this summer! You may recall my Mom's question a while back about whether this flip on the back of my head was a curl or a cow-lick. Well, as my hair is growing, the flippy part of my hair is too! It's moving up my head and it's starting to curl in the very front too. Wouldn't it be so cute if I had curly blonde ringlets?? I mean, come on!