May 31, 2014
May 30, 2014
May 29, 2014
May 28, 2014
May 27, 2014
Knock-knock
Max cracked himself up by playing knock-knock with this bucket over his head. At least his head was protected from his knocks.
Max later took his bag of popcorn into the pool and dipped each piece in the water before eating it.
May 26, 2014
Max celebrates Memorial Day
Max has a love for all things American. When given the opportunity to pick any toys he wanted at the greatest and most affordable toy store around (the Dollar Tree), he selected an American flag and carried it around the store singing the Star Splangled Banner. The flag is proudly displayed by Max's pool, which has quickly become his favorite place to be.
Bringing some American gear to the VanHaute barbecue
Ansdel Court kids like to party
May 25, 2014
Everyone into the pool!
Max, Ceci, Timmy, and Gracie could not have been more happy to pile into this pool, ice pops and all. This scene lasted nearly an hour- surely a record for keeping kids ages 1 to 4 contained AND content!
Add water and he will grow!
May 24, 2014
Polar plunge
The freezing cold water did not deter Max from hopping into the kiddy pool at Jake's house this afternoon. It was the perfect activity to burn off his energy after a three hour nap. Great day for all!
Max tried to get the other kids to come in the pool, but it was too cold for everyone but the General.
After proving he was brave enough to withstand the cold, Max took off his soaking wet clothes and changed into his swim trunks.
May 23, 2014
Take Max out to the ball game!
Max had a terrific night at his very first baseball game. He stayed for the whole game, although he only watched about two innings. Most of his time was spent jumping on the bleachers, facing the crowd and cheering, and playing catch/fetch with a tennis ball. The high (or low) point of the game was when Max [while facing the fans] pulled down his shorts and demanded a new diaper. We sung, Take Me Out to the Ball Game on the way home and read, Goodnight Baseball before bed. No doubt Max is dreaming of baseball, while wearing his baseball pjs to bed tonight.
Baseball pjs never go out of style. Max will wear built-in feet forever.
Oakton victory!
May 22, 2014
May 21, 2014
Farmers Market Wednesday
Rain can't keep Max from chasing his friends and stuffing his face at the farmers market.
May 20, 2014
May 19, 2014
"I am soaked!"
Seconds after Max got his diaper changed at a basketball game, he sat on daddy's lap and peed all over them both. "I am soaked!", David exclaimed. "I am soaked!", Max repeatedly parroted, through hysterical laughter.
Is Max trying to use nature's potty?
May 18, 2014
Got ice cream?
Not sure if Max got his two year molars, but there is no question that he got his mom's sweet tooth.
The ice cream truck needs to stop parking in front of our house.
Strike a pose
Max's version of Hide and Seek- ordering everyone to, "Say where's Max!"
May 17, 2014
Sunshine and smiles
Max had a busy and fun-filled Saturday. He slept in (until 7:15am), sampled fruit at the farmers market, splashed at his swim lesson, and ran wild at Meadow Lane Park.
Driving with Neil
The ice cream man came to the park!
Ice pop break
May 16, 2014
Dream date
Max and mommy went out for dinner and dessert; the general could not have been more of a gentleman. He behaved, ate his whole meal, and enjoyed his ice cream.
6:15am and ready to bust a move
"I like ice cream!"
May 15, 2014
Belly
Max was so excited about wearing his new shoes that he did what anyone would do- lifted up his shirt.
May 14, 2014
"I did it!"
Max got (ie: insisted on taking home from a game) a full-size basketball to practice his dribbling skills and he is getting quite good. He can dribble a couple of times in a row. Tonight he insisted that mommy and daddy dribble with him; he said we were playing a basketball game.
"I did it!" Re: dribbling
"I did it!" Re: putting shoes on [the wrong feet]
May 13, 2014
May 12, 2014
Cleft clinic
Max had his annual appointment at the Johns Hopkins Cleft Clinic today. He saw six doctors and was truly a dream patient. Between each appointment he kept saying, "I want to see another doctor!" The dental exam was his favorite; he laid perfectly still as several pairs of rubbery, blue hands explored the inner workings of his complex mouth. He also aced his speech pathology appointment by identifying the pictures on a variety of flash cards. The one-track mind of a toddler came out when Max said a large sliver fish was a "goldfish". The only card he did not know had a picture of scissors; clearly we have done a good job of keeping those away from him. Once again Max sat perfectly still during the hearing test, but those results were not ideal. His hearing is a bit below normal, but the ENT appointment revealed that both of his ear tubes have fallen out and his ears are filled with fluid. The fluid, although not infected, is most likely the cause of the hearing issue, so he will probably have the tubes replaced. Dr. Redett, the main mastermind behind Max's mouth, continues to be happy with his progress. He did recommend, however, that Max have surgery this summer to remove some scar tissue in the bottom of his upper lip. Max can have the lip surgery and ear tubes done together, as an outpatient, in an hour. Two surgeries in one with no overnight stay sounds pretty good (for surgeries, that is).
Max and Pawley on the way to Baltimore. Max loved the doctors and did not mind the waiting, but had a major meltdown in the car.
30 pounds and 35.5 inches
Not the most flattering angle, but Max was in the zone during this exam
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