Weekend Update

If playing No Limit Texas Hold'em with a three-year-old is bad parenting, then spread the blame to Grandpa and Grandma I. and Great Aunt Sharon as well!

Bitty Idol

Deep Thoughts by Bittyman

He's a Journalist with Gravitas

The Colbert Report

I don't know why I hadn't watched this show sooner. (Probably because our Tivo is maxed out at 40 hours of 'Blues Clues', 'Wonder Pets' and various animated movies... ok and in the interest of fair and balanced reporting, an embarrassing number of reality tv shows.) Not only is Stephen Colbert brilliant satirist, he's Catholic. And a very funny one at that:

Happy Feast Day, Bitty!

Christopher - Still a Saint

Postcard from Mammoth Lakes, CA

Wish you had been here!

Weekend Update in Pictures

Daddy and Bittyman during a break at Daddy's gig last weekend.

Grandpa I., Bitty and Uncle Tony.

Bitty and Grandma I.

Welcome To Home Depot... How May I Help You?

Happy Birthday, America!

Rain, Rain, Go Away

It's been a week of disappointments.

First, Bitty was unable to go to Vacation Bible School. We learned a week before VBS started that all students had to be potty-trained. Bitty was crushed he wouldn't be able to go to 'school' unless he stopped wearing diapers... but not crushed enough to actually stop using diapers. (And believe me, we spent the better part of last week trying to potty train!)

Then Bitty's 'Messy Madness' class at our local rec center was cancelled by the instructor after only one class. Guess the instructor didn't like having to clean up the mess left by ten 3 and 4 year olds.

Finally, Grandma and Grandpa I's summer visit had to be post-phoned due to a flooded basement in their east coast home. They hope to make it out early next week.

But on a positive note, Bitty has added Luigi and Doc to his Cars collection so the week hasn't been a total loss!

Isn't It Ironic... Don't Cha Think?

Coverup charged at Victoria’s stores: Moms reveal bust-up over breast-feeding

Summertime... And the Livin' is Easy

The carmometer hit 114F yesterday afternoon on the way home from Bitty's second viewing of Cars. We then all hit the pool trying to escape the heat... which has only just begun here in the desert southwest.

we're lovin' it!

Bitty is currently on a quest to collect all the CARS from McDonald's Happy Meals. So far Bitty has Mater, Sally and Ramone (the green Ramone, not to be confused with the purple or yellow Ramones).

If you've got a craving for some fries and a shake, you'd make Bitty very happy if you could ask for a CAR with your order! (Most McDonald's will sell individual CARS for $1.50 with any purchase.)

A Gift for You

To make up for my lack of posts, I've added a new game to the sidebar ~ Hangman. Now you, the loyal Bittyman reader, will have something to do when I don't update as often as I should.

(Oh, and there's still time to click on the Amazon links to purchase the perfect birthday gift for Mama or Father's Day gift for Daddy!)

Bitty Update

Mama has been in a blogging funk lately, my apologies. Some quick updates:

• At Bitty's 3 year check-up, his new pediatrician proclaimed that Bitty has the verbal and reasoning skills of a 4-year-old. He's 38 inches tall and weighs 33 pounds, putting him in the 75% for height and 40% for weight.
• Bitty's 3-year diabetic blood work all came back in the normal range. (Daddy is a type 1 diabetic so Bitty is being tested yearly since he is at risk for the disease.)
• Bitty's girlfriend, Miss Kerry, visited from England and taught Bitty how to speak with a British accent.
• Bitty is currently enrolled in a 'Messy Madness' class for 3-5 year olds. This is the first time he's been in a class that did not require parent attendance... and he loves it! Even though he is the youngest in the class by almost a year, he has no problem keeping up with the bigger kids.
• Bitty starts a 1-week Vacation Bible School at our parish next weekend. For 7 days he will be in class from 9am-1pm... without Mama. 28 hours to myself... I can't even begin to comprehend that concept!
• Bitty's new favorite movie/toy/(insert other Disney merchandise item) is CARS. His favorite Car is Mater the Tow Truck (get it, Tow Mater) because "he's everybody's bestest friend ~ he's the really good guy."

Questions I'm Not Ready To Answer

"Mama, why do you go pee sitting down and Daddy does it standing up?"

ANGRY FACE

Of course Bitty can't understand why everyone just laughs hysterically when he makes his 'ANGRY FACE'...
which just makes him more angry!

Mother's Day - Bitty gave Mama some "shower smellies". 

Bitty with just SOME of his birthday loot! 

Happy Birthday, Bittyman!

Through The Years...

May 13, 2005
Bitty is 2

Time Keeps On Slipping... Into The Future...

May 13, 2004
Bitty's 1st Birthday

Memories...

May 14, 2003
Bittyman is 1 day old.

The Future's So Bright...

Bitty's First Post

(Mommy is turning the keyboard and mouse over to Bitty for his very first post.)

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Let The Countdown Begin!

They Say It's Your Birthday

May 13 is quickly approaching so for those of you wishing to shop for Bitty's birthday I've added some ideas to the sidebar. Bitty has a Wish List on Amazon ~ if you don't already have the link then just drop me an e-mail. (The link is not posted here out of privacy for Bittyman.)

Clothes (4T for shirts and pj's, 3T for shorts/swimsuits), games/puzzles and books are especially appreciated since our townhome is beginning to resemble a toy store.

(So what did Daddy already purchase for Bitty's birthday? A HUGE play workbench with tools. Oh well, early Toys R Us is the hottest decorating trend going, right?)

Sad But True

Mama: Bitty, what did you wish for?
Bitty: Mama, I wished for you!
Mama: Awww... what did you wish for Mama?
Bitty: I wished for you to be nice.

Happy Easter!

Bitty is an Amazon Associate

We love Amazon.com. So it's with great excitement that I direct you to the newest addition to the sidebar, "Books, Music and Movies We Currently Enjoy". (Anyone have a shorter, more creative title for that?) Listed will be, well, books, CD's and DVD's that our family recommends. If you click on the item and purchase it from Amazon, Bitty will receive a percentage of the sale price in the form of an Amazon gift certificate.

There is also a PayPal Donation button. If anyone hits a Powerball jackpot, please remember the Bittypeople in your life!

Bitty Soundbite

Bitty the 'Painter Guy'

This week we're celebrating 3 years of home ownership by finally painting the stairway and upstairs hallway. All that we have left to paint is the master bedroom and the entire house will be worthy of HGTV. (Design on a Dime anyway!) Then again, the first room we painted when we moved in was the nursery - and since we didn't find out Bitty's sex, we went with the gender neutral 'stars & moon' theme. Bitty recently noticed a very cool 'racing car' room in my Pottery Barn catalog so I think there will be another room makeover in the very near future.

Snowbitty

We packed up the minivan and headed up to the mountains for a few days so Bitty could finally experience snow! He proclaimed it 'slippery' and 'cold'. But he did enjoy making snowballs and playing 'snowplow guy' with his trucks. Bitty loved our cabin because it had a fireplace, jacuzzi tub and a DVD player so he could watch 'The Land Before Time' for the umpteenth time.
"I'm a snowplow guy!"

The Mess Song - An Original Composition

Vincent Van Bitty

For today's art project Mama broke out the water colors. (Daddy, your beat up old blue t-shirt is now a smock - hope you don't mind!) Bitty painted a beautiful pastel picture of a... dinosaur. He then finished his work with various Easter stickers. We're sending the picture to Aunt Mary in Italy for an Easter present.

Bitty LOVES art projects. Which is a challenge for Mama who is anything but artsy. (Painting a wall? No problem. Painting a picture? Forget about it.)

So if you're looking for some birthday gift ideas (the big '3' will be here before we all know it), craft supplies are a sure bet. Paints, crayons, markers, stickers, coloring books, play-doh - Bitty works in every medium!

Bitty's Must-See-TV

Thanks to Tivo, which records suggested television shows based on what shows you have recorded in the past, we've discovered a great new children's program on Nick, Jr.: The Wonder Pets. Bitty, literally, applauded the first episode.

Not that Bitty is allowed to watch much television - 'cause that would be a sign of bad parenting - but on holidays, rainy days, and days that end with a 'y' these are some of Bitty's favorites:
Jack's Big Music Show
Backyardigans
Little Einsteins

If you're not familiar with these programs (i.e. do not have a child under the age of 5), the common elements to these programs are 1) music and 2) animals. We predict Bitty will be a singing veterinarian.

The Week in Pictures

Bitty sure has been busy this past week. First, Grandpa Ellis came to visit (and work a trade show). Bitty loved playing with Grandpa and learning a lot of new phrases like, "Ooopsey, doopsey, doodle!"

The weather was gorgeous last weekend so we spent the day at a local park and spent time feeding the ducks.

Then Bitty, in his usual helpful self, helped Mama clean his room so Mama & Daddy's friend, Kerry, could stay there during her visit from England. Bitty had a 'lovely' time with his now proclaimed girlfriend, Miss Kerry.

Finally, Bitty was sooo excited to 'get ashed!' at Mass yesterday. Bitty has decided to give up peas and cooked carrots for Lent.

Bitty wanted me to take a picture of him and his 'friends': Bitty Kitty, Daddy Kitty, Chirp-Chirp, and Mama Kitty.  

Audioblogger, Take Two

Photoblogging

Mama came down with the flu on Valentines Day so I haven't had the energy for blogging. Here are some pictures from our trip to Chuck E Cheese last Saturday. (Note to self: NEVER go to a germ pit like Chuck E Cheese during flu season!)

Bitty Thanks

Bitty would like to thank Miss Dee and Mr. Paul for having the whole family over to watch the Super Bowl (on their cool HDTV no less)! Bitty especially enjoyed the homemade pizza and pigs-in-a-blanket.

Mom and Dad would like to thank Miss Dee and Mr. Paul for wearing out Bitty Man ~ he fell asleep on the ride home and didn't wake up until this morning!

Audioblogger, Take One

Bipartisan Fun

Bitty created a new game while Mama watched the State of the Union Address last night. The game is called, 'Uppie-Downey Clapping Game'. The title is self-explanatory!

I've Got Too Much (clap, clap) Time On My Hands

What happens when Daddy is away at rehearsal and Bitty takes a 3 hour nap? Mama has time to update and add links to the sidebar. AND look for an Audioblogger post by none other than Bitty himself very soon! Enjoy!

TGIF

Took Bitty to the pediatrician this morning to discover Bitty's chest cold is now so deep and 'wet' that he needed antibiotics. Poor guy has had a rough week... actually all three of us are battling this cold/bug thing so it's been a tiresome time for all.
But on a good note this week, Bitty is so proud of his newest accomplishment: Taking off and putting on pants by himself. As you can see from the picture, some tries are more successful than others... then again, Celine Dion wore a backwards tux to the Oscars. Maybe Bitty is just fashion-forward in his thinking (if not his dressing)?

Bitty's favorite park activity ~ Bittyball! 

St. Apollonia ~ Patron Saint of Toothache

Send up some prayers and well wishes for Bitty. He's been miserable this week as his 2-year molars come in. Feverish, crying in his sleep, and now the pressure from the top teeth is causing his sinus' to drain ~ thus a runny nose, coughing and a bit of a sore throat: "Mama, I've got paper in my throat... get it out!"

Ten Things You Didn't Know About Bitty

1) Bitty will not go to sleep with blankets or covers on.
2) Bitty loves watching Food Network ~ especially Iron Chef.
3) Bitty got his lower 2-year molars... 2 weeks ago. He still doesn't have his top 2-year molars.
4) Bitty's newest favorite snack food is dried mangos.
5) Bitty has a real fear of smoke alarms.
6) Bitty has a birthmark on the back of his arm ~ Mama has a similar birthmark on her wrist.
7) Bitty has mastered the first level in 3-D Labyrinth (computer game).
8) Bitty can operate Tivo.
9) Bitty's favorite quiet spot is in Mommy & Daddy's walk-in closet, where he is often found 'reading' books.
10) Bitty loves Chinese food.

Seahawks 20 ~ Redskins 10

I think the primary reason for the Skins loss today was that Bitty slept through most of the game. He had been awake for every one of our last 6 wins ~ so somehow his nap caused the 'Skins offense to stall and our kicker, John 'I'm about to be cut' Hall, to miss a 36 yard field goal in the 4th quarter.

But on a brighter note, Bitty has a new girlfriend. Move over, Princess Ada. Miss Kerry (a dancer on the Carnival Fantasy when Mama and Daddy worked there) came to Vegas this past week. She immediately won Bitty's heart, in spite of her 'funny words'. (Miss Kerry is from England.)

SKINS 17 - BUCS 10

HAIL REDSKINS! Someday Bitty will appreciate that his first Skins game was during a season where the Skins had to win 5 in a row to make the playoffs, THEN go into Tampa for Wild Card Weekend where they would win their 6th game in a row! But today Bitty was a bit, shall we say, startled when Mama went NUTS after the Bucs threw an interception during their last ditch effort to beat the Skins. Poor Bitty didn't know what to make of Mama's jubilant screams and he almost broke down into tears. But he soon recovered with a rousing chorus of 'Hail to the Redskins' with Mama for all the neighbors to hear!

Bitty Man was exhausted after partying with Grandma and Grandpa on New Years Eve and watching the Redskins beat the Iggles to clinch their first playoff berth since 1999!